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Approved fuels for
Tubular Lanterns:  
1.  Non-Dyed (Clear) Kerosene
2.  Synthetic Kerosene (*Clear-Lite) 
3.  Klean-Heat Kerosene Substitute
4.  Standard Clear Lamp Oil
5.  Citronella Oil (Outdoor use only)
 
(Use Klean-Heat or Standard Clear Lamp Oil for odor free use indoors.)

*Clear-Lite Synthetic Kerosene is no longer being manufactured and has been replaced by Klean-Heat Kerosene Substitute.

NOTE:
Dyed kerosene or lamp oil will eventually clog the wick and inhibit proper operation.  It can also permanently stain the lamp or lantern.

NOTE:
99% or 100% Paraffin Oil (Wax Oil, Nowell's, Ultra-Pure, Tropical Lights, etc.) is not designed for use in tubular lanterns and burns only 1/2 as bright of any of the approved fuels listed above.  Paraffin oil has a much higher viscosity and a flash point over 100 degrees higher than kerosene.  This inhibits the capillary action of the wick, and will cause lanterns with 7/8" or larger wick to burner improperly and erratic.  Once a wick is contaminated with paraffin oil, it must be replaced in order for the lantern to burner properly.   If you must use paraffin oil, it may be mixed 1:10 to 2:10 with standard lamp oil or kerosene so that it will burn satisfactorily.   

WARNING:
NEVER USE gasoline, Coleman fuel, white gas, paint thinner, wood alcohol, diesel, naptha, turpentine, or any other explosive fuel
in a wick lamp or lantern of any type. 

WARNING:
Aviation fuel should not be used in any wick lamp or lantern as the fumes from
 fuel additives during combustion can be FATAL
if inhaled.

W. T. Kirkman
is proud to now be the Exclusive Wholesale Distributor for
Gaudard Fine Products
manufacturer of Genuine Kosmos Oil Lamps

W. T. Kirkman
is proud to offer the
largest selection of
Dietz Tubular Lanterns
and replacement parts
in the U.S.A.

W. T. Kirkman
is proud to offer the
largest selection of
Custom Electric Lantern Fixtures
available anywhere.

THE SOURCE  FOR THE BEST, AND ONLY
AMERICAN  MADE
TUBULAR KEROSENE LAMPS & LANTERNS

W. T. Kirkman, the only Tubular Kerosene Lantern Manufacturer in the U.S.A., is proud to offer our "Heritage Series" Lamps and Lanterns.  As each item in our Heritage Series is built to order in our California shops, custom specifications are no problem. 
We invite you to browse our E-Store for our complete line of Lamps, Lanterns, and Replacement Parts.  Use the links in the left column or below to navigate into the E-Store.  Assistance with lantern selection is only a phone call away, 1-877-985-5267 Toll Free, Monday through Friday, 9-5 Pacific Time 

W.T. KIRKMAN HERITAGE SERIES

No. 0 Tubular Brass Hot Blast Lantern Made in U.S.A.!	No. 0 Tubular Brass Fire DepartmentLantern Made in U.S.A.!	No. 0 Tubular Brass Wall Reflector Lantern Made in U.S.A.!
No. 300Frontier Hanging Lamp Made in U.S.A.!	No. 300Frontier Post Lamp Made in U.S.A.!	No. 2 Climax Station Lamp Made in U.S.A.!
No. 1 Brass Climax Replacement Lamp Made in U.S.A.!	No. 2 Brass Climax Replacement Lamp Made in U.S.A.!	No. 2510 Glass Fount Wall Lamp Made in U.S.A.!
No. 2510 Glass Fount Wall Lamp Made in U.S.A.!	No. 2528 Bunk Car Wall Lamp Made in U.S.A.!	No. 2529 Large Bunk Car Wall Lamp Made in U.S.A.!

W.T. KIRKMAN SIGNATURE SERIES
Premium Grade Imported Lanterns
(Reflectors Made in U.S.A.)

No. 1 Little Champ Cold Blast Lantern	No. 1 Little Champ Cold Blast Lantern	No. 1 Little Champ Lantern with Reflector
No. 2 Champion Cold Blast Lantern	No. 2 Champion Cold Blast Lantern	No. 2 Champion Lantern with Reflector
No. 100 Watchman Signal Lantern	No. 2 Champion Cold Blast Post Lantern	No. 100 Watchman Signal Lantern Set

Satisfaction Strictly Guaranteed!
"All of the goods in our line are sold on a positive guarantee of money back
if for any reason or no reason the purchaser is in any way dissatisfied."

      

 Since 1984
W. T. KIRKMAN OIL & ELECTRIC LANTERNS
Authorized R.E. Dietz Co. U.S.A. Distributor

This Page Updated on June 8, 2008