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An oil lamp is a simple vessel used to produce light continuously for a period of time from a fuel source. The history of
oil lamps extends for about 10,000 years,[citation needed] from prehistory to as late as the 19th century, or even until now in some rural
remote communities.
Olive oil lamps continued in wide use in countries around the Mediterranean Sea well into the 19th century, with the lamps being mass produced out of metal (most commonly
brass or bronze), but otherwise little changed in design from lamps of some 2,000 years
earlier. In 1780 the Argand lamp was invented and quickly replaced the ancient form. It was, in
turn, replaced by the kerosene lamp in about 1850. In small towns and rural areas these continued in use well into the 20th century. The light given by an olive oil lamp is significantly brighter
than a candle, but significantly less than the Argand lamp or the kerosene or paraffin burning lamp.
The World's Finest Non-Electric Lamp
History - Aladdin Mantle Lamps rose to prominence as the best lamp at the
beginning of the 20th century. 100 years later, and all the technological achievements that have been made in that time, there is still no
other lighting - electric or gas - that comes closer to natural sunlight. Aladdin lamps are smokeless, odorless, quiet and safe. If
you can light a match, you can enjoy owning an Aladdin lamp!
Brightness - The Aladdin Lamp Mantle produces 60 full
candlepower, which is comparable to a 50 watt lightbulb. As a result, it's easy to see why the Amish and "off-the-grid" Aladdin owners
light their homes with these fantastic lamps.
Lamp Oil - The only safe fuel you should use in any
Aladdin Mantle Lamp is Kerosene. The quality, or grade, of Kerosene fuel will determine how often you will need to
replace your lamp’s wick. The higher the quality of Kerosene you use, the longer the wick will last. "Genuine Aladdin Lamp Oil” is
available online and
from Aladdin dealers and is a clear, clean Kerosene you can buy and consequently has hardly any
odor. The next highest grade of Kerosene is “K-1” and is available at most Hardware stores. When purchasing this grade, be sure to
check that it is water clear and virtually odorless. This will insure the highest possible grade of K-1 Kerosene for use in your Aladdin
Mantle Lamp. It is not recommended that you use any Kerosene that has been dyed, is yellowish, or has a strong odor. These lower
grades of Kerosene contain impurities that will shorten the life of your wick, smell bad, and possibly discolor the bowl of your lamp
(especially a concern with clear glass lamps). Aladdin suggests not using "Ultra Pure" lamp oil as they have seen many problems
with this product including "puddling" (oil pooling in the burner) and mantles getting too hot too quickly.
Appearance - The beauty of an Aladdin lamp is not only the quality of light it produces but
the artisan quality of the lamp itself. Mantle lamps include a shade, a chimney and the lamp itself.
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