I was wondering if it would be possible to use alternative fuels in a Petromax lamp -- i.e. would any of these work?
- spiritus (yes, needs adapter)
- diesel (yes but causes a lot of soot -- can that be solved?)
- biodiesel
Or, thinking wilder (these work in a wick lamp, and burn very well in an overheated oil pan):
- salad oil
- sunflower oil
- olive oil
Would these work, given enough preheating?
Would they need any changes to the lamp?
Would it be necessary to make a mixture of say part spiritus, part sunflower oil?
Brie