Hi,
It has been many years since I was able to use any lanterns regularly. And now I do not remember how if it is a problem to use one only occasionally. Is there a problem with fuel evaporating?
Hi,
It has been many years since I was able to use any lanterns regularly. And now I do not remember how if it is a problem to use one only occasionally. Is there a problem with fuel evaporating?
Normally no
Thank you but I don't understand. The burner is not sealed, the wick fits loosely in it. How can it be that the fuel won't evaporate as if it was stored in an open container?
What kind of lamp, burner etc. is it?
Photos would also help!
Thank you. My question is regarding a regular wick lantern like Dietz, Feuerhand 276, Chalwyn etc.
I really do not understand the sense/background of your question in detail.
My experience with occasionally used wick lanterns (I've got approx 10 pcs. in this "mode") which are stored att approx. 20°C with kerosene in the tank that there is a very little loss in volume by evaporating.
However, There are many factors influencing this, e.g. storage temperature, the type of kerosene used etc.
As a conclusion: yes, there are losses by evaporating, but very little, I would say neglicible.
Just try it, after 6 months or a year you will confirm my statement or post your personal experience her.
Thank you, Andy. I'm glad to hear of your experience. I will try it. I have only Alkan now. In the past I bought large size drums of kerosene and I was living in a farm setting and had more opportunity to use the lantern and because of the low price of the fuel was not concerned. Now I'm buying quite expensive small quantities. I didn't want to waste it.
Don't care about the loss....its not worth to spend any more words on that.
Compare to your car: how much fuel evaporates from the tank by the fuel tank ventilation? Not zero but.....
Well I think it's different now that I no longer have a towel stuffed into the fuel filler of the car gas tank
hi Nomad,
yes there is some evaporation from tank.
in storm lanterns it's very little, as the wick is small.
in round wick lamps with wick sizes of 60-90mm , as well as Aladdin lamps you can notice the evaporation after a year or so.
regs
willi
Thank you Willi This is helpful info.
I have a business trip soon. When I come back I'll fire up one of the new lanterns and I will post a pic of the small collection here. I have only 4 lanterns with me.