Where to buy oil lamps
Where can I buy an oil lamp?
So you have decided to buy an oil (kerosene) lamp but where do you start?
The first consideration is what type of lamp you wish to purchase.
To begin with, you may wish to refer to my previous article: Why do people buy oil lamps?
If you decide on a practical oil lamp, what should you look for?
The answer is there are several levels or types of practicality available.
Let’s take a look at these areas now.
Flat wick kerosene lamps
There are basic no frills flat wick lamps such as barn lamps (also known as hurricane lamps) and glass lamps for the home available from most camping or disposal stores and also from selected variety stores.
Flat wick lamps offer low starting prices and ease of use but don’t produce a high level of illumination.
They are also suitable for burning citronella as an outdoor insect repellent.
Centre draught kerosene lamps
The next level of practicality is to move to a centre draught oil lamp which will offer greater illumination, durability and aesthetic appeal but as these are no longer manufactured, the only option is to purchase one second hand.