How To Store Lamp Oil | Dietz Original Oil Lantern
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- How to store lamp oil. I prefer the dietz original oil lantern. Here in Florida some may call it a hurricane lamp. Oil lamps have many names and different looks. But knowing how to properly store lamp oil for long term storage is key. Make sure you store your lamp oil properly or risk leakage, fire or in a worst case an explosion!
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I have 3 of those Dietz lanterns! Every time I see them at an estate sale, I pick one up.
I have a few older ones I've picked up at estates & garage sales as well. Love those type of finds 😁
I have the lamps but my husband did all the maintenance filled up lamps etc. I haven’t use them since he passed because I didn’t know how to do it so I’m so so glad gray man that you put out this information thank you🔥🏡👨🏻🌾👍🏡
Glad it was helpful Barbara 😁
We burn our lamps year round. We live in an antique log cabin and enjoy the ambience. We always called them "coal oil lanterns" but we use the store bought lamp oil. We live in eastern KY and keep it in our basement so never had it freeze. I have about 10 of those containers so I guess I need to repackage them.
Sounds wonderful and agreed the ambience is nice. It's always best to be safe than sorry. I have had issues in the past and was lucky to find folks who had great information to share. I'm paying it forward 😁
Here I am! Gas ⛽ 3.89 . Diesel 5.39 this afternoon in Greenville Tx.
Oil lamps are nice
Hey Ethel 😁👋
I have multiple oil lamps. Some like the hurricane lamp you showed. And several glass lamps like you seen in houses with the glass shades. I have been collecting them for decades now. And a few are antiques from the late 1800s.
I store my oil in the original bottles down in my basement. Some have been there for years without any issues.
I have a few of the metal 5 gallon cans of kerosene I have stored in the barn.
I haven't ever had issues with any of them either.
I also keep lots of extra wicks around.
The metal cans are awesome, the information here in this video was taught to me years back from some old timers. They are making these jugs cheaper & cheaper and they have a tendency to bleed out after time. I'll have to show you a few pictures I was sent awhile back of leaky flammable messes lol.
Now you got me worried about the bottles in basement. I think I will transfer it all into a Jerry can.
@@MrMinuteman69 Hey brother I just want folks to be safe especially when they store flammable liquids. Jerry cans are awesome 🤘
Thank you for this information.
I bought a lot of lamp oil and lamps, but have never used them before.
So glad this was helpful 😁
Wow i have an original Dietz lantern that dates way back , awesome video.
That's awesome! They make a great product that stands the test of time 🤘
I have many oil lamps and a huge jug of kerosene that I’m changing containers. Great idea for the oil lamp jugs, now to go buy another container!
Glad you found the video helpful 😁
I used to use lamp oil lamps but didn't know any of these things but wish I had. Good info.
Thank you Dale 👍
My husband and I seriously were just talking about finding some pretty oil lamps and stocking up on oil like a few days ago, this good timing for watching this video! Thanks Grey!
Awesome Jen, glad it was helpful. 😁
I'm using liquid paraffin & store it in stainless steel containers. Between the hurricanes & just bad storms we get, flashlight batteries are a pain in the pocket book! I've only got 3 battery powered lanterns, so at night I can get to the bathroom! After almost a month without power after Irma, I've learned to 1} use a gas generator for the fridge & fans {I'm on 5acr so no one hears it} & 2}. batteries cost a fortune simply don't last. Hence the hurricane lamps. We lived that entire month on preps before prepping was a thing for most. Glad I dad who taught me well!
I agree batteries can definitely put a drain on your finances "pun intended " 😆 sounds like you have/had an amazing father. 🙏
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Great video brother. I've always had kerosene lanterns in my house and so have my parents. I remember doing homework in the light of a kerosene lamp during power outages. Always love listening to the original war of the world broadcast while having a keroscene land burning. Great ambience. Love your lamp!
That definitely sounds memorable G Mac, very cool! Thanks for sharing 😁👍
☑️☑️ Hey There G Mac, your comment was sweetly nostalgic & made me reminisce about watching the old movie version of War of The Worlds, both as a child & many times as an adult. Since I’ve never had an oil lamp, mostly due to my own ignorance & fear, I’ve always used candles during power outages. However, this rational, well-done video, I can clearly see that l need to have at least a couple of them on hand.
@@Sunnytrailrunner Thank you, I'm glad to hear that. The original movie was the best!! One of my favorite Si-Fi movies, up there with "The day the earth stood still" and "Close Encounters of the Third kind". Candles work great also. I just picked up a 100pk of tea lights on clearance at Wally world for 1.94 to add to my preps. It's always good to have options with light. Each have their pros and cons depending on the situation. Like the old saying goes 2 is 1 and 1 is none. 😀I like to occasionally sit in the dark with just candles or an oil lamp burning listening to old radio shows or music. Helps to reset your mind in my opinion. Makes you take a trip back in time before all of the currently technology. Have an awesome weekend, thanks for your comment.
Hello greyman 👨🏻🌾👍👋🏡
Hey Barbara 😁👋
This is very helpful info and makes a lot of sense. I'm going to transfer my lamp oil into a kerosene storage container right away. THANKS!
Glad this was helpful for you Rebecca 😁👍 Stay safe!
Yes, me, too.
Thank you for what you said at the end, it means more than I could ever explain. God works in wonderful ways. Thank you and God bless
Truly appreciate you taking the time to watch. Blessings to you and yours 🙏
I had a jug of lamp oil that evaporated. Never had it blow up thankfully.
Yeah I can imagine with the heat we get lol
The very last bit of packing in my shop is the lanterns, oil and wicks! Timely video eh? Listing goes live Thursday. After the flood repairs were completed last week and realtor came with the drone and photography guys yesterday, we will be potentially house-less very soon! 😁
🤣 How interesting. Well I hope the next page in your journey is filled with prosperity & health 🙏
@@GreyManPrepping thank you! It’s all in His hands and I have nothing but gratitude and positivity for an excellent outcome. 😊
Thank you. 👍😎👍
Hey Misc always good to hear from you.
Howdy grey, northern Michigan here... Lol I have a bottle of lamp oil from the 80s. Back when it was different colored. I have the classic gold... Never opened. I have used citronella oil too. Thank you for your time.
Hello Su, I can remember my grandfather's shed with all kinds of amazing stuff. Some real classic lanterns as well. Years ago I lived in Narrow Lake Michigan with my mother. Very memorable times.
Thanks, very valuable information.
Thank you
WOW‼️Thank you for such practical & valuable information❗️
Thank you Kathleen, glad you found the video helpful. Have a wonderful day.
Great video GreyMan. It would be nice for a video to explain the different uses of the containers bade on their colors some people will know and some don't. As we are preparing for a hot 🔥 summer and Hurricane season would be a good reminder 👌
Definitely a great idea, thank you. 👍
I am storing lamp oil and wicks. We have our Grandparents glass lamps. They are beautiful. We also have barn lamps and hurricane lamps. We do not have hurricanes but we do get several whiteouts every winter. We have lamps in the barns and they are there during freezing winter temps. Lol you have made me nervous because we have never noticed them freezing and thawing but we have been lucky because we have never had a fire. We keep them out there in case a sudden whiteout or trapped in the barn. We keep some food stored there with blankets as well for the same reason. We will have to rethink the lamps.
Hello Joyce, yeah it's just a precaution. I hope folks look further into the information When you freeze and then defrost the oil, you risk causing an explosion. As the temperature of the oil quickly rises, an explosion is possible, but not common. But its better to be safe as possible. Hopefully folks who watch this don't freak out lol. I just like to inform folks of possibilities and proper storage techniques. Thanks so much for watching. 😁
@@GreyManPrepping I thank you for the information. I was not aware of the risks and am making some changes. Replacing the oil as we speak. The plan is to carry it out with us during the winter and bring it back in when we are finished feeding and mucking stalls. I am also going to fix up a rope system to follow during whiteout. This will get us safely back to the house during a whiteout or blizzard. Better safe than sorry.
@@joyceterra2265 Great choices Joyce and I agree it's always better to be safe than sorry. I hope you're having a wonderful day. 😁
Thanks. Getting extra lamp oil is on my list. Timely.
Hey there 😁👋
Didn't realize that and just bought a 2 gal blue container on amazon. Thanks for the tip.
Awesome! Glad it was helpful 😁👍
Thank you. I am getting a container and transferring mine right away.
Glad it was helpful Beverley 😁
Paying very close attention thank you I’m gonna save this one👍🏡👨🏻🌾👍👍👍👍👍👍👨🏻🌾🏡
Thank you 🙏
Good Info👍🇺🇸
Thank you 🙏
Where did you find such a large container of lamp oil? I've also never seen the wick in a roll like that. 🧐
The jug is empty when you buy them. Then you buy 5 single gallons and put in blue jug for longevity.
@@jeffriffel4364 I was talking about the actual lamp oil. I've never seen it in a one gallon jug.
The rolls of wick you can purchase on amazon
@@landthatilove6556 Oh sorry. Try Wal-Mart.
I get mine at Walmart...camping section
No oil lamps here. Difficult to store here in the Mitten with our crazy seasons. Kerosene heater, small plug in heaters that run on solar generator and a Mr. Buddy Heater ran with Propane. Limited storage but we've figured out what works best for us to safely store when needed. Great info shared ! 👍
Hey and that's the name of the game, is knowing what works best for us. Everyone's needs may very. Thanks for your continued support Mitten 😁🤘🇺🇲
@@GreyManPrepping always! 👍
Great information Grey. We have a lot of lamps and oil but we’re also rotating through our stuff. We lose power here a lot some years.
Thanks brother, always good to hear from you. Hope you & the family are doing well
@@GreyManPrepping we’re doing well. Hope you all are as well. Now that I think spring is finally here we’re gonna be doing some planting. You guys are probably a couple months ahead of us. 👍👍
@@dthomas5281 awesome to hear, and yeah I'll be harvesting tomatoes and strawberries here soon.
Yeeks! I've got lamp oil in my bedroom closet in its original container. Thank you for bringing this up; honestly never thought about it..🤔🤔🤔😱( but wait im in Florida)
Most folks don't until an accident happens then its either a big mess or worse. Just be careful Ann. I had a bottle years ago leak all over the place in my storage shed. Thanks for watching 😁
Personally I had planned on storing my lamp oil in half gallon mason jars. Let me know if you think that there is a problem with that. Edit... I also store candles and candle holders, as well as rechargeable headlamps that I can charge with my small renergy folding backpackers solar panel. And I have a couple of battery powered LED lamp Puck lights
Awesome lighting gear, the only issue I have with storing lamp oil in jars is its fragility. Something hits it or it slips out of your hand. Big flammable mess. Hopefully that helps Lady T
JARS CAN BREAK...NOT THAT SAFE❕🌺
Thanks for the video ❤️ I guess you could always put it in Demi Jons (Carboys). I’ve put my vinegar in them as vinegar and plastic is not good either. Hopefully that would be ok 😊
Thank you and great suggestion, I'll have to give that a try as well 😁👍
@@GreyManPrepping 😊👍
Hey There! Good video and useful information. Look forward to being subscribed to your channel!
Truly appreciate that 🙏 and welcome to the channel Prepping Fool. Have a great evening.
I'd love to purchase a Dietz lamp which is actually made in America and not China. Amazon has "Dietz" lamps for sale , but will not state what the country of origin is. Thanks for your very good video Grey Man and have an Excellent Holiday Season.
I've ordered directly through the company, also I've also found them as Bass Pro and a few of her outdoor stores. It's always hard to tell with Amazin. I hope you have a wonderful afternoon! 😁🙏
@@GreyManPrepping Thanks for your reply.
I store mine in the garage. Survived 10F to 11F with no problems.
About flame height - best is to have flame height the same as the wick width.
Adding copper wire to the wick provided thermal feedback, thinning the fuel a bit and burning a little more efficiently.
I use carbon felt as my wicks. No trimming or replacing ever.
Very cool and thank you for sharing
@@GreyManPrepping I tested the wire trick with lamp oil around 20F.
Ran lamp for 1 hour and worked fine.
Used carbon felt as the wick too.
Experimentation gave me the flame height.
Sweet spot was flame height the same as the wick width, square cut on the wick.
Haven't tried it with arrow head shaped wick.
Pretty busy due to holidays....
Oh and it's not very cold to do a good test right now.
Would love to test at 0F.
@@crazysquirrel9425 please let me know the results if you get the opportunity to. I'm really intrigued 😁 Merry Christmas 🎄
@@GreyManPrepping Will do my best but it might not get that cold. Kinda rare to get temps that low where I live.
@@crazysquirrel9425 Roger that 🫡
Initially I was going to use cooking oil as a lamp oil for homemade lamps with jars. But lately I've decided to use lamp oil with oil lamps or the homemade lamps. I recently asked which is better, lamp oil or kerosene. I heard lamp oil burns cleaner. Not so smelly.
Yes lamp oil definitely would be the best, as it smells way better and the fumes it gives off is safer. I have a few kerosene options but mainly use them for camping outdoors.
I never use lamp oil only kerosene, i have never had kerosene freeze here in michigan down to 10 degrees f.
I wouldn't expect kerosene to freeze. Kerosene will not freeze or react to cold temperatures until the thermometer reaches approximately -40 degrees Fahrenheit. I lived in Springport, MI never got that cold lol maybe in the UP? There are a few key differences between the 2, I do like lamp oil here in Florida. Lamp oil has fewer impurities going into the air and it burns longer due to its clean burning nature, now that being said kerosene has pros as well, like its freezing point and it also burns much brighter than lamp oil and it's much cheaper as well.
We love old fashioned lamps but they seem to be hard maintain. When California power goes out we bring in our Coleman camping lanterns. They work great for the evening hours. We also have rechargeable modern ones we bought at Costco. Haven’t needed to try them yet. I also use prayer candles. I buy the 9 day jewish ones. I really do use the for prayers and there is something about the flame burning that is a good reminder that God is with us. Also if we have threats if an outage I will light one in my bathroom so I have light right away.
I love prayer candles, outside of there meaning they are sturdy and last quite sometime. God bless Kimberli 🙏
@@GreyManPrepping Useful in several ways, yes. Prayer is powerful, and focusing. These days I almost always have one burning. 😊 Right now for the new grandchild that is to be born any day. 😍🥰 God bless.
Prayers for your grandchild. I make a list of people I am praying for and put it under the candle. Over the years I have made several different ones. Most powerful thing we do is ask for forgiveness and the protection and health of those we love and hold dear. Trust in the Lord , He knows the end of this story. 😊
…🤔💭I have almost everything ( except food and such) in a storage unit. I have oil lamps, but can’t remember if I stored oil…I hope not!
Eventually if you have the time, it's nice to have a ledger with all your preps. Year purchased and quantity etc.
Greetings
Hello 😁 👋
How do you get the oil out of the container, the big one? Do you use a funnel?
The blue container with the spout or the big container of lamp oil. I do use a spout for transferring the oil over
Great video. Question, our oil lamps sit with oil in them between uses. I noticed one of the lamps oil evaporated. Is it aafe to use aluminum foil to cap the top of the lantern to prevent evaporation for longer storage? Thank you.
Great question, beimg lamp oil slowly evaporates over time. It's very important to store your lamp oil with a properly fitting cap to ensure maximum shelf life. Foil my slow that process down if you don't have a cap for it.
My lamp oil was in a plastic that became very brittle so I am in the process of transferring it to glass (stored at floor level). only because my kerosene containers are full now. If Kerosene freezes in a glass bottle will it explode ?
If I recall correctly, kerosene freezes around -40 degrees Fahrenheit. So it depends on where you live and the temps in your area. I haven't heard of an explosion on tightly sealed containers, but the main issues with glass is that it passes some UV light, which contributes to the deterioration of fuel and when glass breaks it spreads very quickly and hopefully thiers no ignition sources nearby. If something were to fall on it, or it accidentally gets kicked over, you'll definitely have a flammable mess to pick up. Just some food for thought.
I ORDERED A 2 gallon kerosene can and another gal of oil..not going to keep more than a time. It is a back up to my backup. to my backup ❕✌️❤️💥😍🌎🌼🌺🌸🌹🖖
Very smart 😁👍
Can I just keep the lamp oil in the original container?
You can for a while, if you have ever stored lamp oil for long periods, The plastic containers will degrade and get hard/brittle over time. Which can create micro fractures and the oil slowly leaks out and creates a flammable mess.
So if storing it in a large kerosene container. Is there a smaller bottle you use to fill the lamps with or are you using the large jug to fill the small lamp. I cant seem to find anything more manageable with a pour spout.
Hey Brent, if you like you can check these out, I use these when I'm out camping and need transport fuel be it kerosene or other fuels. They work great for me and they are not plastic. Let me know what you think.
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@@GreyManPrepping memory unlocked! This is what we used to Cary Coleman fuel when camping. Although they were just plain aluminum.
@@bbos3447 😁👍 Hope it was helpful
What are your thoughts on the metal Coleman lamp oil cans? Any negatives to storing it in them?
Honestly if it's the stainless steel ones they work great as well. A bit more weight but they are solid.
What about Primus, Trangia, & similar metal fuel bottles?
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Left a gallon of lamp oil in its plastic containet n freakin container decentigrated in back of shelf!!!!!! In about a yr. Big mess
Sorry to hear that, this is why I hope this video is helpful to the community. Definitely a big flammable mess.
Thank you very much for the video! I recently got an old petrol lamp like the one you have in the video (albeit not a Dietz) and was wondering about the safety of the lamp itself. Namely two things: Will the lamp make a room smell of petrol when not in use and stored indoors (I don`t have a garage or anything similar and would just keep it in a cupboard) and also: I plan on using it on my balcony and was afraid that in direct sunlight the flash point of the Kerosene might be reached and thus the lamp would light itself in my absence. maybe I am too frightful as many people use these without having any issues, but any advice would be much appreciated.
kind regards and best wishes from Germany!
Greetings 😁👋 So in regards to the smell I have one in my living room and I've never smelled anything coming from the lamp when it hasn't been ignited. Kerosene has a flashpoint of around 100 degrees (F) or so, but that being said it has an auto-ignition temperature of around 428 degrees (F) hopefully that helps a bit or at least points you in the right direction 😁👍
@@GreyManPrepping Thank you very much! That is comforting to hear.
@@mathismuller6033 My pleasure 😁👍
Hi Grey! We have several bottles of lamp oil in our garage. I'll get a kerosene container for it. Can we store it in our garage? Will the kerosene container explode if it freezes and thaws? Thank you!
I keep several in a shed and a couple in the garage, but I'm in Florida. If it gets below 15 degrees F and the oil defrost quickly it can explode via expansion and creat a flammable mess.
@@GreyManPrepping hmm ours should be OK in Bama. I'll still buy the right storage though! You're killing it with the hands on videos Grey!
I’m really sad. We bought two of the big blue Dietz lanterns , and BOTH of them leaked oil from the bottom seam of lamp. So disappointed I wouldn’t buy another.
Wow really Yarn, I would've reached out to the company. I have had similar issues but with knock off brands.
I've had similar issues with the new Dietz lanterns. The new ones are made in China. The vintage ones are much better.
@@GreyManPrepping I figured because I bought it from Amish store I didn’t really have a receipt. You just get an adding machine tape.
Would it be safe to store the lamps themselves with oil in them on the ready?
If you use your lamps on a annual or biannual basis then sure, but keep in mind lamp oil slowly evaporates over time, so it is important to store your lamp oil with a properly fitting cap to ensure maximum shelf life. evaporation reduces the lamp oil shelf life causing it to become thick and rendering it unusable. It will have a discolored / cloudy or thick look to it. Hopefully that helps answer your question Sam
@@GreyManPrepping Thank you very much!
Research Before Posting!!! No, paraffin lamp oil does not explode as it thaws1. When the oil freezes, it does not break any molecular bonds, and once it thaws, it retains its original properties2. This means that even if your liquid paraffin oil freezes, you can still use it in your lamp without any loss of function or quality2. It’s been rumored that it can explode, but that’s false, it takes a flame to get it to catch on fire1. However, always handle lamp oil with care and follow safety guidelines to prevent accidents.
My reference was this article & demonstration. I personally feel it's always best to be as safe as possible.
www.chemedx.org/blog/paraffin-wax-exothermic-reaction-caution
I Agree; But Your Post Is Not Scientific Data.@@GreyManPrepping
I have several oil lamps with the glass chimneys and a couple of oil lanterns. I grew up keeping kerosene to put in all types of lamps. Yes, it smells and causes suet to settle on things. It was stored in a metal can. These were for power outages. However, kerosene has another use. I hope that others can add to this, because I was quite young. I was barefoot and stepped on a broken bottle. In those days you were only taken to the doctor if you were dieing. My dad yelled to Mother to bring towels and a sheet and he grabbed the kerosene can. The towels absorbed the blood and the kerosene that he poured all over my foot. He stripped the sheet into bandages and after the blood slowed he wrapped it up. Every evening, for about a week, I got more kerosene and clean bandages. It didn't get infected but I do have a huge scar. Does anyone else know about the medical uses of kerosene?
I would definitely have to do more research on that. I've heard of folks using it in that manner a long time ago folks even used it for head lice, but I think it's not recommended in today's society. Some folks use kerosene/gas to clean their oily hands but even that's not recommended anymore. Because long-term skin exposure may result in tumourigenesis. Removal of lipids from the skin. Hopefully that helps a bit lol
@@GreyManPrepping I've used gas for cleaning grease and paint from my hands. I'm really not that old, 🤣 I just lived in the country and we had to use what we had. I think that makes for good preppers.
I am an old hairdresser. Back in the day they did put kerosene on just the head and hair wrapped head in a towel. Kills live crawling lice dead, you still have to comb out the eggs
Ummm...have you ever actually burned an oil lamp/lantern? The wick and flame when properly adjusted will sit inside/under the burner cone (the split, domed part over the wick tube). Burn with the wick peeking above the wick cone and you are going to have a sooty mess. That's why people end up with black sooty glass chimney's/globes and go through wicking like there's no tomorrow. Burned properly, a lantern should NEVER soot up the globe, and wicks ought to last for years - even burned every night.
I lived in Florida all my life, and we've been using lanterns "hurricane lanterns" as we call them around here. So yes, I've burned an oil lamp many times. We've also used to use them for camping decades ago. The size of the wick, the length of the wick, and the type of wick material can all affect how long the wick lasts. I could go through the whole "inappropriate flame point" as well as "exceededing the burners limits" as this relates to causing the flame to burn the wick as a fuel instead. Hence , as you stated, when properly adjusted, things can run more efficiently and smoothly. I still think you should stock up on wicks and fuel and any other materials associated with the oil lamp you choose, cause 1 is none and 2 is 1, which is my mindset.