Oil lamps
 

I've been reading about different types of oil lamps. I understand the kind which use mantles are brighter that the ones using just a wick. I've used the latter and they don't offer much illumination.

Who makes a lamp which provides the greates amount of light ?

I've checked Lehman's and they have oil lamps using mantles. Is there such a thing as an oil lamp with two burners/mantles for increased ilumination ?

Re: Oil lamps
 

Ive heard spme good things abt the petromax line. the following link is for a side by side comparison of some common type lamps.

http://waltonfeed.com/old/lamps.html

Re: Oil lamps
 

That's a big help there Shorty Harris.

'Preicate the link.

Re: Oil lamps
 

There's a difference between the cheap Walmart type oil lamps and the genuine Aladdin lamps (like Lehman's sells). The Aladdin lamps put out a great deal of light. And they burn kerosene very cleanly.

Re: Oil lamps
 

Aladdin. Accept no substitutes.

Look for antique lanterns in flea markets and antique stores. They can be re-outfitted with new hardware as Aladdin still manufactures parts to fit ALL of their products, new and old.