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Jack Innes · 11-22-2010, 02:20 PM

The following warning is from a site that supplies parts & repairs Dietz
lanterns & lamps. It looks like with the help of modern technology, our side
lamps could very well burn some of our cars to the ground!! This is definitely a case of what you don't know CAN hurt you.

( This came to me through an active firefighter!)

Jack Innes
Brooklin, Ontario

WARNING:
NOVEMBER 2010

VERIFY THAT THE FLASH POINT OF ANY KEROSENE THAT YOU PLAN TO USE IN ANY OIL LAMP OR LANTERN OR KEROSENE HEATER IS BETWEEN 124 AND 150 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.

We have started receiving reports of lanterns developing "run-away" flames where the flame flares up and runs out of control.

When this happens, the only way to extinguish the flame is to smother the
lantern. Place an inverted bucket over the lantern, or shovel dirt on it to
extinguish the flame.

Upon investigation, we have discovered that the W.M. Barr & Co. is now packaging Paint Thinner labeled as Klean-Strip® 1-K Kerosene. I have personally spoken with a representative of the W. M. Barr & Co. to verify this fact. The product they are selling as kerosene is actually paint thinner, and has a flash point of 101 degrees Fahrenheit, and thus should not be used in oil lamps and lanterns.

KLEAN-STRIP 1-K KEROSENE is sold nationwide, and should not be used in any oil lamps or lanterns.

THE MINIMUM FLASH POINT FOR KEROSENE FOR USE IN OIL LAMPS AND LANTERNS IS 124 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.

The W.M. Barr & Co. also produces Klean-Strip® Klean Heat® Kerosene Substitute which has a flashpoint of 145 degrees Fahrenheit, can be used indoors in oil lamps and lanterns.

Sunnyside Corporation 1-K Kerosene has a flash point of 124 degrees Fahrenheit, and can be used outdoors in oil lamps and lanterns.

CharlieB · 11-22-2010, 10:02 PM

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Can this stuff I've seen sold as lamp oil be used? Usually it's scented but I don't think that will bother anyone.

11-22-2010, 02:20 PM	#1
Jack Innes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 704	Kerosene lamp warning!! The following warning is from a site that supplies parts & repairs Dietz lanterns & lamps. It looks like with the help of modern technology, our side lamps could very well burn some of our cars to the ground!! This is definitely a case of what you don't know CAN hurt you. ( This came to me through an active firefighter!) Jack Innes Brooklin, Ontario WARNING: NOVEMBER 2010 VERIFY THAT THE FLASH POINT OF ANY KEROSENE THAT YOU PLAN TO USE IN ANY OIL LAMP OR LANTERN OR KEROSENE HEATER IS BETWEEN 124 AND 150 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. We have started receiving reports of lanterns developing "run-away" flames where the flame flares up and runs out of control. When this happens, the only way to extinguish the flame is to smother the lantern. Place an inverted bucket over the lantern, or shovel dirt on it to extinguish the flame. Upon investigation, we have discovered that the W.M. Barr & Co. is now packaging Paint Thinner labeled as Klean-Strip® 1-K Kerosene. I have personally spoken with a representative of the W. M. Barr & Co. to verify this fact. The product they are selling as kerosene is actually paint thinner, and has a flash point of 101 degrees Fahrenheit, and thus should not be used in oil lamps and lanterns. KLEAN-STRIP 1-K KEROSENE is sold nationwide, and should not be used in any oil lamps or lanterns. THE MINIMUM FLASH POINT FOR KEROSENE FOR USE IN OIL LAMPS AND LANTERNS IS 124 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. The W.M. Barr & Co. also produces Klean-Strip® Klean Heat® Kerosene Substitute which has a flashpoint of 145 degrees Fahrenheit, can be used indoors in oil lamps and lanterns. Sunnyside Corporation 1-K Kerosene has a flash point of 124 degrees Fahrenheit, and can be used outdoors in oil lamps and lanterns.

11-22-2010, 10:02 PM	#2
CharlieB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toms River N.J. Posts: 515	Re: Kerosene lamp warning!! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Can this stuff I've seen sold as lamp oil be used? Usually it's scented but I don't think that will bother anyone.