Gunner Asch wrote:
On Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:27:39 -0500, "Steve W."
wrote:

Same thing with plain "lamp oil"
Lamp oil is nothing more than kerosene. You can buy a 5 gallon can of
it at your local bulk plant, or from your favorite machine shop supply
company. Check pricing FIRST....it tends to vary a lot.
This stuff isn't straight kerosene, It is a blend of light oil and
paraffin with none of the stench of kerosene. I can get K1 at the local
station. I use it in the old salamander I have.

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-lamp-oil.htm

Lamp oil is a liquid petroleum product that is designed to burn cleanly
in brass and glass oil lamps, torches and lanterns. In the same family
as kerosene, lamp oil has been further processed and refined so that it
doesn't produce as much harmful smoke, soot and other pollutants. Lamp
oil can be used for everything from emergency indoor lighting during a
blackout to soothing lamp light for a summer evening's barbecue.

When homes used to be lit solely by lamps, the fuel they burned was
usually kerosene, similar to gasoline or charcoal lighter fluid.
Kerosene, however, wasn't ideal, since it creates a lot of black soot
that darkens the glass globes of lanterns and dirties windows, walls,
fabric and anything with which it comes in contact. Manufacturers, under
pressure from eager consumers, decided to distill kerosene further so
the fuel could be burned indoors without as much inconvenience.

Now you can find "ultrapure" or "ultraclean" lamp oil at most
supermarkets, outdoor suppliers and camping stores. Some people keep a
store of lamp oil along with other emergency supplies, such as a
battery-powered radio, water and first aid kit. Lamps are safer than
candles and more reliable than flashlights.

As an oil distillate, lamp oil is a flammable liquid that releases
energy in the form of light and heat when hydrocarbons burn. Like other
hydrocarbon products, lamp oil must be treated with care. Always follow
the instructions of your lamp or lantern when filling the reservoir.
Usually, it's safe to fill it to within about 1/2 inch (1 cm) of the
top. Clean and clip the wick before each lighting and never roll down
the wick while it is alight. Lamp oil should be kept at or near room
temperature, not in a garage or shed where it could freeze. Frozen oil
may defrost too quickly, posing an explosive hazard.

The standard variety of lamp oil resembles water in its viscosity. It's
also perfectly clear. However, there are many specialty varieties that
appeal to people's sense of design. Oil can be colored so it adds a
decorative touch to lanterns with transparent reservoirs. Purple or red
flare up a romantic atmosphere, while green and blue evoke serenity.

Oil can also be aromatic so that when it burns, it spreads a soothing
scent through the air, much like an air freshener. Rose or lavender
might be appropriate scents for a master bathroom or bedroom, while
lemongrass or vanilla could scent a kitchen. Of course, citronella lamp
oil, when burned in outdoor torches, keeps away mosquitoes and other
bothersome insects so you and your guests can enjoy the night air.


You are abslutely correct. Mea Culpa. And here Ive been burning
kerosene in my lamps years.

Gunner


"First Law of Leftist Debate
The more you present a leftist with factual evidence
that is counter to his preconceived world view and the
more difficult it becomes for him to refute it without
losing face the chance of him calling you a racist, bigot,
homophobe approaches infinity.

This is despite the thread you are in having not mentioned
race or sexual preference in any way that is relevant to
the subject." Grey Ghost

No big deal, I mean it isn't bad enough to make you live in Obamas house
for a week ;-)

I have used kero in a few outdoor lamps. Indoor however it just stinks
up the place.

--
Steve W.