kerosene lanterns burn kerosene (flashpoint around 150 deg F). You want clear, undyed kerosene, which has been road taxed. The dye will clog the wick. They shouldn't be called oil lanterns in my opinion because the clear paraffin oil is not supposed to be used in them (flashpoint is too high >200 deg F).
Kerosene stinks and slowly evaporates from the lantern if not used, but that is the fuel they are supposed to use.
If you want to use a kerosene lantern, read the following for the safety rules.
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The metal tubular Dietz lanterns stink the worst (at least the ones I had). I threw away a bunch of them over the years in the course of moving for work. I still have a dew glass chimney type, but they don't see any use.
If I was actually going to rely on them for light, I would get Alladins. They are over $100 each though. They burn much brighter, since they use a mantle and have a tall chimney for stronger draft. They put out about as much light as a 60 watt Edison bulb.
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Alladins are now made in China, so the quality might be worse now. perhaps used is preferable.
A cheaper mantle lantern is the Coleman outdoor camping type that burns Coleman fuel or propane. Store the mantles unburned as they become very fragile once burned.
For LED lighting, I have 2 of the Ryobi One+ Lithium Battery lanterns that are really excellent and run a very long time on each rechargeable battery.
Also rigged up 2 of the metal emergency lighting devices by replacing the flashlight bulbs with LED bulbs. They automatically turn on when the power goes out, but I only get about 8 hrs run time with the older style lead acid sealed battery it is designed for.
Oil lamps are going the way of the buggy whip I think.
Recommendation for affordable oil lantern?
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