How to Use and Maintain Kerosene Lamps

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Be sure the wick fits snugly in the burner sleeve.

   Too tight and the wick may not draw enough fuel, too loose and the flame may flicker or even burn down the wick.
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   Step 2: Trim the top of the wick with sharp

   Snip off loose threads and cut off the corners of flat wicks evenly. , Use clean kerosene and wipe up spillage. ,,, Wet chimneys will shatter. , Place the chimney into the burner and turn up the wick until the flame just smokes.
   
   Now turn down the wick until the smoke stops. , This is normal, particularly with tubular wick lamps.
   
   This gives the maximum light available. , Blow across the top of the chimney.
   
   Look to ensure the flame is out. , Newspaper is good for a quick wipe. , Drop the wick in the font or drape it round the burner and replace the chimney.
   
   Store it out of reach of children.
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   Step 3: heavy scissors so it is even with the top of the burner sleeve.

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   Step 4: Fill the lamp font to no more than seven eighths capacity or up to a side filler.

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   Step 5: Put the burner with wick in the lamp and allow the wick to soak for ten minutes

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   Step 6: preferably more.

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   Step 7: Turn the wick down so that it is just proud of the burner sleeve.

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   Step 8: Be sure the chimney or flue is clean and dry.

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   Step 9: Light the wick.

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    Step 10: Turn the wick down again if the lamp begins to smoke as it warms.

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    Step 11: Extinguish by turning the wick down and placing a hand just behind the top of a chimney

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    Step 12: angled down.

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    Step 13: Wipe out or wash the chimney after each use and refill the lamp.

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    Step 14: Pour out the fuel and remove the wick from the burner

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    Step 15: if you do not expect to use the lamp for a good while.

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