A HOW TO GUIDE FOR ALTERNATIVE LIGHTING. Oil Lamps & Aladdin Lamps.

[@jaycimbak7781]

What a great video! A woman gave me an Aladdin lamp for free a few years ago. I never had one or knew about them before and it didn't have a mantel. I never used it because I knew nothing about it. Now, I am going to get a mantel and thanks to your video, I am going to use it!

[@ynnhoj912]

I'm always enlightened by the majority of your videos. I haven't had the life experiences you've been privileged to have. It's hard to believe we are only about 20 years apart in age, but there is so much I've never learned or have been exposed to. I greatly appreciate your sharing these tutorials. :)

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you my friend, glad you enjoy them and find the information beneficial.

[@ShawnAndera]

We used oil lamps a lot when I was a kid growing up. Lived on a farm and every winter, the power would go out at least 3 times. Us kids would sit at the table around an oil lamp and play board games or cards. Lots of good memories with those old lamps.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I'm still using the same lanterns my grandparents used. Great memories for sure.

[@seanmccarthy7582]

Wait a minute. So you mean there is live after a power outage? I'm joking of course. I learned a great lesson about carrying an oil lamp while waking. If you are falling make sure to throw the lantern. Always carry the thing away from you. 15 for 2

[@scottrossgirvan8009]

Great video. We love our Aladdin lamp. It's like having a piece of the sun in your cabin.

[@northernlassie4958]

Perfect tutorial for cabin lighting and safety tips JC! Your cabin videos are a library of knowledge :)

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Lassie. More on the topic coming soon '-))

[@kimmer6]

I made the mistake of putting a mirror behind the chimney of my Aladdin lamp thinking that I could wall mount it and cast the light into the room. It worked fine for about 8 minutes before the chimney exploded and shot pieces of glass 10 feet away. It was caused differential thermal expansion. $30 later...for a new chimney.... I only use the lamp on a table. The other vast improvement to the Aladdin lamp as well as my old round wick Rayo (no mantle) was to put a white ''student shade'' glass on and it spreads the light around the room nicely. Nice video, thanks.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

+kimmer6 Wow! That must of been a shocking experience to have the globe explode :-O Good thing nobody got hurt. Definitely a good thing to know and thanks for sharing that. I have a table lamp with a glass globe and yes, what a nice light that throws.

[@cfrost87]

You can find reflectors specifically made for oil lamps.

[@DaveWilcoxJrOutdoors]

I myself use all of these lanterns, and I do have my favorites too. Great job educating and showing awareness of safe operation of all of these forms of off grid lighting! You certainly do a great job showing and mentioning the pros and cons... thanks again for sharing!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks again Dave. I'm working on part 2 of this series now and hope to have another ducth oven / cabin thread up later today. I'll be taking this series all the way to off grid electric.

[@peterholman6071]

One thing worth mentioning. Many people have old railroad lanterns. These usually have a 7/8" wick or the wicks tend to be larger and flat, not round. These lamps are usually marked "Kerosene only" on the fount or top of the lid. If you use lamp oil which is paraffin based they will smoke. Also, once the wick has been used with lamp oil it will not work well with kerosene. Generally lamp oil is used with lamps with smaller wicks like those shown in this video. My recommendation is that if the lamp says "kerosene only" you should follow those directions. I have quite a few of these lamps in mint condition and have found this to be the case. Best regards. Pete H.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

That's really good info. Thanks for sharing that.

[@426superbee4]

I use #2 diesel, white gas, kerosene is good for outdoor lamp oils and nasty indoors. Olive oil, cooking oils, paraffin oils, mineral oils, ect are great indoor use. >> Diesel is $4.24 a gallon VS. Paraffin and Mineral oil at $16.00 bucks a gallon and higher ~ In these cooking oil to make it thinner used diesel or white gas to thin them down or paraffin oil ~ Also the tip of the wick need to be cut in a V tip ~ This is why i love these lamps, using alternative oils and fuels. Thanks for your time and sharing

[@cabinman]

I am in my mid 40s now and every since i was a wee little fellow i have loved oil lamps. For the past 20 years i have maintained the notion that I wail start collecting them one day when i feel like I'm old enough to justify it. After watching this, i feel like i shouldn't worry about the age and just do it. I particularly love the Aladdin lamps. Thanks Boss for bringing this to light ;)

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Oil lamps are great. have way more than I need but not as many as I want :-)

[@gregakinson2800]

Good and informative stuff here and thank you for sharing. Oh, I have an Aladin oil lamp that is complete (minus a mantle). It appears to be silver with an elevated tank and is pretty fancy looking. We love antiques and we bought it cheap (40.00 bucks) to display but now you have inspired me to make it functional. I also now know how to do it properly...thank ya bud!

[@johnskuttysabu7915]

Thanks🎉🎉❤❤

[@racker7855]

Great video as always....This made me think back to when i was little and my Grandpa and Grandma would burn these type lamps. The fireplace would be crackling and warm with these lamps flickering in the background....it was great...thanks for spurring the memory today....

[@thebossoftheswamp]

The light they throw is very tranquil indeed. Light one and enjoy it, doesn't have to be just for power outages :-)

[@leonardconstant]

Great episode, Boss! I'm already looking forward to the next one! Thank you for this clip and for all your other wonderful backwoods/homestead/cabin/off-grid/nature chronicles, musings, lessons and philosophizings.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Really glad you enjoy them Leonard and thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@lomgshorts3]

Very well done tutorial on the Aladdin lamp. The wick is very similar to a Colemen lantern, and the lamp wins the level of light while being one of the two "safest" oil lamps. I have considered buying an Aladdin lamp for quite a while because my collection of oil lamps does not have one. I collect mostly Deitz lanterns as I have always considered them the safest to use. I refuse to buy any Chinese "knockoffs" as they dent very easily, the globe is not supported very well and even indoor humidity causes them to rust and leak. Thanks for the video!

[@danm874]

Another helpful & thorough video Boss. My old brain really appreciates the easy speed & detail of your teaching style. I always look forward to your next video & often reference back to earlier ones. I forward most of them to friends. So long from coastal AL.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad you're enjoying them Dan and thank you for sharing my links. All the best to ya.

[@reneeburry4399]

Thank You for another great video, and tips. I had finished cleaning my lanterns about a week ago, a few of the lanterns belonged to our Great Grandparents. What a difference in quality & workmanship, & like you mentioned these older lanterns have very heavy bases & tanks. I cherish these old lanterns as they must have been an investment for my Great Grandfather, with a large family & little money the kerosene had to go a long way, no burning the midnight oil in his home :)

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Love vintage stuff. It was all quality goods back then. I'd give up this life and go live with the Waltons if I could. I'd just want my own room... or maybe bunk with Erin haha. Jeepers, I'm on my first coffee and already into the humor :-D

[@reneeburry4399]

Lol, I just love going back through your videos, I just don't know what great tidbits of info I'm going to find. Thank You, we truly appreciate the work & time you put into these.

[@homesteadbeginner]

Another great video Boss! As a kid we had an oil lamp as backup when we lost power. Always loved the warmth of the glow so much, we were disappointed when the power was restored! Thank you and God Bless.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Ya can't beat the ambiance from an oil lamp. Nothing quite like it.

[@kathydoyle9939]

HURRAY! Thanks for pointing out the fire-risks associated with oil lamps. LOVE 'em! When I was very young, I was amazed when I saw how a mantle (?) crumbled to ash. "Now you see it, now you don't." LOL

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Those mantels are fragile alright but certainly make a difference in the light production.

[@KD5VSV]

Another great video boss. We have three of the Aladdin Lamps for many years now and several of the Dietz lanterns. Growing up in rural Oklahoma the power would go off at the least little storm and having candles and lanterns really came in handy. Hard to believe what a Aladdin lamp goes for now days but they are truly worth it if you get caught with out power for long periods of time. Thanks for the work you put into these videos,

[@thebossoftheswamp]

The Aladdins and the Dietz are great choices. Sounds like you're set up pretty good.

[@lindas1496]

Oil lamps ..l will never forget that smell...and trimming the wicks👍👍👍❤️🇨🇦

[@Biglandtrapper]

Great deal on the Aladdin lamps, that one is new to me but certainly works great. I use to use the gas lanterns a lot at my other cabin & occasionally the oil lamp, I like the idea of multiply options as well. Great video as always Boss, very informative ....!!!!

[@neolexington]

We lost power here in Michigan last winter for the better part of a week. Our oil lamps and woodstove kept us warm and lit the entire time, they truly are a blessing to have when you need them. I should also mention that lamps, wicks and fuel are some of the first things to go at the local shopping center. We were lucky and had stocked up the summer before.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I'll be talking about that in the upcoming episodes and also showing how to refill your empty cylinders.

[@wendygerrish4964]

I didn't know about the mantel - aladden oil lamps. Great video lesson thank you .

[@matt4270]

I have a bunch of Dietz hurricane lamps, my favorite being the Jupiter 2500, as it has an 84 oz. fuel tank. They go for a LONG time on a tank of clear K1 kero!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Those are great lamps. That big one sounds like a keeper for sure.

[@michelled5056]

A very enjoyable video sitting by the dim light of the Christmas tree

[@ADayInLisasLife3947]

After watching your video, I think where we went wrong was having the wick too high. That is probably why we seemed to have so much heat generated through the globe's sides. Ah, well. Live and learn. Speaking of learning, I am so glad I discovered your channel. I have learned so much. Sometimes I get hubby to watch with me. He seems to enjoy watching, too.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Any fuel burning lamp will throw heat and that's an inconvenience in warm weather. This series has 3 parts so you may find the use of solar yard lights beneficial for your lighting task. The ones I display are more than efficient for reading and other task and mother nature charges them.

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Great video my friend nice-looking lanterns

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed.

[@danielrivest9014]

...thanks JC for the video...I'm impressed with the Alladin lamp....I must say I've never heard or seen one before until now.......wow...thank you!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for commenting.

[@jondrew8502]

You keep doing what your doing Boss, I enjoy all your videos and if you jump around a little bit from subject to subject that's fine by me. The info and practical knowledge you offer up on your videos is always worth the wait...and the music is good too.

[@MrOneleggedjosh]

Someone always dislikes my video right away as well. You have a hater. You have made it! Good stuff, buddy.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Yep, some people are so childish. They obviously don't have enough sense to be constructive so they have to be destructive. It's pitiful. Thanks for commenting.

[@SwampDonkey530]

My Dad used to say, their is nothing more soothing for the soul than the soft light of a coal oil lamp.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Your dad was right. Nothing like lamp light combined with a loud ticking windup clock.

[@Ridgerunner-qi1xz]

I'm a bit late to this party, but yes: I have two oil lamps and my Ansonia wind-up mantle clock ticking away as I type this.

[@timknoerle6896]

This truly is quite a thorough demonstration and is an excellent detailed explanation. Thanks so much!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you . There's more than one part to this series if you are interested.

[@timknoerle6896]

thebossoftheswamp I already went immediately to PART 2 after watching PART 1... thanks.

[@wesdianejones]

Pretty cool Aladdin Lamps! Have to look for one now. The memories that a Coleman style lantern invoke are some of the best ones from my childhood at camp. Debbie Boone would have been perfect background music

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I've got great memories of those old lanterns as well. Lamps have always been a big part of my life and always will be.

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Rewatching. I recently found a metal base oil lamp at a thrift store. No one knew what it was. I bought a new globe & wicks from the Mennonite store $36. Beautiful reading lamp.

[@SuperChopperpilot]

Man your cabin is awesome! You sold me on the wood range.

[@dadgad68]

Great job once again boss. Those Aladdin lamps really throw some light.Never seen one before. Very informative video. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Yep they sure do. More alternative lighting coming soon.

[@photog20001]

Another great video JC, I too use oil lamps. I have the lanterns style out in the garage in my auxiliary kitchen. Glass oil lamps throughout the house and I have one of the Aladdin lamps in the living room. One other thing to mention is during the spring and fall the lamps help to take the chill off the house because of the heat they generate. A lot of times before I take a shower, I light the two wall mounted lamps and they warm up the bathroom nicely.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Actually, I had mentioned all that, including the trimming of the wicks but even with chopping the footage back it still made it to 15 minutes of jibberjabber. Just can't say it all sometimes lol. More coming in the next part of this series. Gotta love the lanterns.

[@crazycooterMN]

I've heated my hunting camper with only a propane lantern when we ran out of big tanks on numerous occasions. Great video once again!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I've done the same in an ice shanty. Gotta love it.

[@crazycooterMN]

And it's getting to be that time of the year. I'm excited to be ice fishing again!

[@IronClad292]

I have a few oil lamps with the sturdy glass bases, but I like that Aladdin Lamp !!!!! Think I will look around for a couple. Thanks for the video !

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I have a feeling it'll be hard to find one on ebay all of a sudden ha ha. Good luck with your search.

[@thundercloud47]

These Backwoods Logic videos are great. Sure do appreciate your comments on the pros and cons of each in this series. Sir, you are a natural born teacher. Gretchen

[@lindas1496]

Thanks for the catch up on lamps👍👍🇨🇦❤️

[@karenchakey]

What a great review of all the lamps, love the Aladdin and you brought up some great tips too! Thank you for sharing!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Karen, glad you enjoyed it. I'll be digging deeper into the other lights soon. All the best to you.

[@howardschumaker5135]

I am so glad I stumbled across your site when I did. GREAT information and very entertaining at the same time. I am in the middle of building a "man-cave" so I have plagiarized many of your ideas and creations. I think you should put out a Boss of the Swamp Cabin Cookbook. Talk about related topics (firewood and stacking, venison butchering and sausage making, red-neck fridge construction , wood fired cookstove, cast iron cook wear, RECIPES, Giving scraps back to the environment). Add some of your art work, a picture or two of Frankie, and I think you have a collectors item I would sure pay for...not sure how to incorporate a good beer in the package but still working on that idea!! Thanks again! Howard.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I got a good chuckle reading this. Thank you for that. Really glad you are enjoying my productions and thanks for taking the time to say so. I started a new upload this morning and it's been stuck on 55% for the last 4 hours :-( Ever since google took over Utube i's been a big hassle uploading.

[@beaverrick9789]

Great series Boss, Lot of good common sense.Be Safe, look forward to the next one!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you. More coming soon.

[@ChazAshim]

Thank you for the well thought out guide. Excellent information, that papertowel demo at the end was very enlightening.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Oil lamps can be a wonderful addition to the homestead but disastrous if caution isn't used. That can be said for a lot of things though.

[@TexasRigged]

slowly building my lamp and lantern collection, thanks for the video

[@tonimactavish9937]

Very informative. Keep up the interesting work. Thanks!

[@yveskc1]

Glad i found this video. Thanks Boss, your the man.

[@1994abbygirl]

I have a myriad of lamps, lanterns like you! My favorites are the oil lamps and the Coleman that uses a mantle! I have quite a collection that I have picked up over the years.. I no longer use Kerosene though but have many bottles of the newer oil that doesn't stink to high heaven! You did an excellent job on explaining the various lamps for those who may have never used them! Thank you for another excellent video.. very professional and well thought out as usual! Blessings!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I don't use kerosene either but use the highest grade lamp oils I can find. It's pricey but oil lamps aren't my primary source of lighting. You can't beat the ambiance from an oil lamp. Very tranquil. I'll be digging deeper into the light sources in future episodes coming soon. Blessings to you Abby. All the best.

[@1994abbygirl]

thebossoftheswamp Can't wait to see the other options.. I forgot to tell you I have a ton of candles to.. same sort of ambiance as the oil lamp! My idea for some of them is to hand them out to those who aren't prepared. I also make soy candles.. I had a business was great till about 5 years ago.. if you get my drift. They might be a great bartering/business if the SHTF! Have a great night and give Frankie a pat!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

1994abbygirl I had covered candle lanterns in this video but had to trim back the footage to avoid rambling on too long. Candle lanterns are great and a bit safer than oil lamps. Good planning with the bartering tools Abby. Good thinking.

[@GardeningWithPuppies]

Thanks so much for the information. I was not familiar with the Aladdin lamps. Looks like a must-have now.

[@bobbyballengee6221]

As usual I learned something new. Boss thanks for the lesson.Looking forward to the next one as always.God Bless

[@thebossoftheswamp]

More to come on the subject so stay tuned Bobby. Blessings to you too my friend.

[@DeanO]

Excellent information - I'm glad you made this video

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Dean. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@garygerow4822]

Thank you for sharing, I needed an update for these kinds of lights . We have a couple but we haven,t used them in a while . Thanks again and blessings .

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Part 2 should be up by morning and hopefully part 3 will follow soon. Thanks for watching.

[@Sparkdawg1776]

THANK YOU, AWESOME VIDEO, EVERYTHING I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR. GOD BLESS

[@AULTimateOUTDOORS]

Nice lamps boss! I have a couple of the simple ones you showed first in my house just in case the power goes out. I will def be looking for some of the Aladdin lamps you have! I like those but like you said it will be at yard sales or ebay! Thanks for sharing boss!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

You can find deals on them because people that aren't familiar with them try to burn them without the mantle. Doing so gets poor performance so they sell them cheap thinking they're crap ha ha. That one I got for 10 bucks only needed the mantle and fuel.

[@AULTimateOUTDOORS]

Thats awesome! I will def be looking for some!

[@dubehigh]

Ha ha I collect those, I love the old things. I guess the wife and I love rustic

[@ivarwb4115]

Even though I've used different types of oil and kerosene lamps for many years, I found a lot of useful information in your video. It's a good thing we never get too old to learn! Looking forward to the next video :-)

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@dynaryder100]

hi jc, another great informative video. i cant agree more on having alternative forms of lighting. i've been in my home since 1990 and in that time i'de say i never lost power for more than an hour or so.... then hurricane sandy shut us down for nine days. we went thru many candles, batteries & lamp oil and that was in the first three days. i was lucky to get ahold of a generator on day three. from there we coasted thru it . as you have said before, people get so used to the modern gadgetry they forget how to get by on basic time honored solutions.having said that i am looking foward to the next part of this series because there some cool led/solar powered solutions coming out.......tim..

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I will be covering the gas burning lanterns in the next part of this series and then moving on to off grid electric and LED's. I've got a lot to say on the subject. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@crateman9182]

That was a very enlightening video. Thanks!!

[@kevmorris3000]

Hi Boss. Hey, I found your channel with this video. While I'm not interested so much in the simple life or living off the grid, I do live in earthquake country and feel I should be prepared to live off the grid for 2-4 weeks should "the big one" happen. Your videos are helping to educate me on that. Lighting has been a concern, because candles suck unless you use a lot of them. Water is a concern too and I will see what you have on that. But I do have to say, I admire a guy who lives life on his own terms and you definitely seem to be doing that. Good for you! Thanks for the ideas.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Welcome to my channel kev, I'm sure you'll find a few things here that'll keep you in creature comforts while the grid is down. If nothing else, a few chuckles over Frankie's antics. Cheers :-)

[@rodney12310]

Love the lamps!! Cool stuff as always!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks buddy. Nothing like a little lamp light once in a while.

[@Gonzo3780]

I remember my mom having a few lamps something like these in our house as a kid just for show...Old time here...I have the coleman that a cylinder goes on...Nice collection buddy...Happy Holidays to you...Take care, Gonzo...

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Oil lamps get very little use these days but if the grid goes down, having knowledge of them can make all the difference in the world. All the best to ya buddy. Wish I was there catching pike with ya.

[@backyardmeat]

Great info and very well explained! I didn't realize how the Aladdin lamps worked, pretty cool!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

The Aladdins are great lamps They drink up the fuel but throw a lot of light. Well worth having.

[@janicewilliams2194]

Interesting. Learned a few things about the condensation accumulating in the globes and how to blow out the lantern the easy way. I didn't know that Mr Heater had a lantern. I'll check into that. Thank you. °•♡•°♡°•♡•°♡°•♡•°♡°•

[@helenlane6317]

love the Aladdin Lamp! Have been looking around for one to add to my collection. Like a lot of people today, I don't want to depend on Big Brother! Have been though a hurricane and was without power for 10 days and made up my mind then to start getting what I need to survive without electricity. Have been growing my own food, canning etc. Next will be the smoker to cure my meats! Thank goodness I grew up in the days when we slaughtered, cured and grew our own food! AND that I still remember how to do it!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Sounds to me like you've got a great plan in order there Helen. Good for you. The more folks are prepared, the happier they'll be when they need those preparations. I'll be posting more in the this subject soon.

[@gutlessband5825]

Awesome video. Really like this sort of stuff. Would like to see more. Keep it up.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad you enjoyed. Thank you

[@pammiedoodle8693]

I have several of the flat wick lamps and was never happy with them when we used them during power outages. I was aware of the Aladdan lamps, but like you said they are pricey. I'd never actually seen one lit though. Now, I get it! I'm gonna have to invest in 1 or 2 of those. It was very helpful to see them in action. Thanks once again for your enlightenment and maybe I can ask "Santa" for one!😉

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I'll be covering many other sources of alternative lighting in the next episodes of this series. Lots more info on the way.

[@deeannpookie450]

Cool video. I appreciate the information. Good demonstration of the flammability with the paper towel. You might want to explain the difference in the two types of hurricane lamps, hot and cold. That's interesting as well.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I actually had to clip out a lot from this video and it was still 15 minutes long lol. Never enough time to say it all.

[@saskprepper1937]

Great Video as always, we use typical flat wick lanterns regularly here but I had never seen an Aladdin lamp before.. They look awesome, will def be looking for some now.. thanks for the tips.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

The Aladdins are the Cadillac of lanterns but come with a Cadillac price. You can find good deals on them because most folks don't want to mess with the mantles. They are as bright as a 60w bulb.

[@truthseeker139]

Just when you think you know something. Great vid, I learned really good info.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

+Howard Thank you Howard.

[@SkogKniv]

Very cool video Boss! Thanks for taking the time to go through all that with us.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

You're welcome. I'll be digging deeper into alternative lighting with future episodes.

[@mikecook2714]

New to your channel, so very happy I found it !

[@doirealyneed1]

Thanks for the information. I am very familiar with flat wick types but until now had no idea what all the fuss and expense of an aladdin was all about.

[@daniellegrandpa]

Great video and info. I have several of the flat wick models, for that once in a while power outage, looking forward to your next video of the other models..

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I'll be covering numerous alternative methods in future episodes, all the way to off grid electric.

[@homesteadengineer]

Thanks for these educational videos. I've been wanting to buy an oil lamp for sometime.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I'll be taking this video series all the way up to off grid electric. More to come.

[@louisemissouri4410]

I really enjoyed your vid!! I've been collecting oil lamps since I was a teen. I have them hanging on walls and all around my house. I have one that belonged to my grandmother and one that has washington impressed in the glass. I have amber globes and frosted, fat and slim and a back up box of globes I found in antique shops that are the nice thick glass. The problem I have found is people don't use them down here so finding oil for them is difficult in lower Florida. I have one with a round wick but didn't realize there might be another piece (mantle) that might fit on top of it. Now I'll have to go look at those again. Thanks so much, and I really look forward to hearing more about the other lamps, although I will be hard pressed to find Kerosene down here either. Thanks for taking the time to do this vid. I really appreciate it. :)

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Sounds like you've got a good collection there Louise. Some of my lamps belonged to my grand parents. I love the old gems. The oil lamps may not be used much in the south because they produce a lot of heat. A good thing in the winter but not so favorable on a warm night. This series will lead right up to off grid electric and LED's. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for commenting.

[@jurgenritzhaupt5562]

Gees, I'm 60 and people are still taking me back to school. Never heard of an Aladdin Lamp before. In fact I thought that anything using a mantel used pressurized gas like your naphtha or propane lights. In my new found knowledge I would think that the Aladdin lamps are safer to light and use. Thank you Boss for the info.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Aladdins are certainly have their advantages over most lanterns but have their share of disadvantages as well. Pros and cons to everything. I'll be discussing the gas lanterns next, leading up to off grid electric. Glad you enjoyed the vid and thanks for saying so.

[@GaberRavhekar]

Great presentation.I love your cabin,wish i had one :)

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you. Every man needs a cabin or two :-))

[@monicaharris7547]

Love watching, Learnimg so much!! Thank you!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

You're welcome :-)

[@keithsjourney82]

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[@monicaharris7547]

Alena Ivan ?

[@phattdawgtrapping3640]

watching again , great stuff.

[@stacybrittain9448]

Very helpful information. Thank you. Well done video.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you :-)

[@gordonkistler8975]

you sir, are a true pioneer!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you kindly Gordon. I appreciate that.

[@ChileExpatFamily]

Excellent video. I am happy you have done this video. Here in Chile we choose to be off line and we have some lamps but did not know about the Aladin type. Thanks again

[@thebossoftheswamp]

The Aladdins are finicky and expensive but serve a great purpose here at the homestead. I just took a peek at your channel and subbed. Gotta go back and see what Chile is all about. Looks very interesting.

[@ChileExpatFamily]

Oh well come see us! Chile is still wild and free. The people here pride themselves on self sufficiency. For them it is nothing new just a way of life. Of course it is very beautiful with the pacific and the Andes always there on the horizon. Spectacular, like a fresh lemon.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

ChileExpatFamily I'll have to look into this. How are the laws pertaining to firearms and such?

[@ChileExpatFamily]

thebossoftheswamp Well do not let people fool you they do have rules here, but the difference is that they are serious about their laws. There is no 3 strikes and your are out here in Chile. For guns there is a process here to own them legally it is a little complicated but it makes sense and it is not so much designed to keep you from owning as much as it is that you are not a nut job and that you are competent to use one. There is no hidden agenda they just want to see if you are competent. This is not so bad for me because I know this coming in and it is not like the USA where the constitution says you can own a gun as a right...... unless it is in chicago, DC, new york, or on the third Wednesday of the month, with the particular bureaucrat you are speaking to is having a bad Wednesday or has some objection to your race, creed, or soft drink preference. Here in Chile they have laws and the people follow them. An example is the DUI or DWI laws. If you have the smell of alcohol, while driving, then you are going to jail. They do not put up with multi-offenses and they do not play around. So they do not have the drinking and driving problems that you see in the USA. People just do not drink (AT ALL) and drive. Now you will be disappointed to find that there is not as much game here in Chile. They have these small deer that are like puppies or collie dogs that are going extinct and are protected. They do have Beaver which were introduced and have caused havoc. They do have bird hunting and the fishing is the best in the world. Excellent fly fishing for trout and salmon. Also they have Pumas or Mountain Lions. The biggest problems with Chile, today, are being brought here and introduced by the US government via the united nations and such as well as the US governments bank restrictions. It is all about control, just like it is in the US. What I like about here is that there are not yet alot of licenses and regulations on construction and permits and applications. (Now this applies to the country side not in a city, the cities here are just as stupid as the us and just as crime ridden, but there is much less violent crime). You do not need a permit to install a septic, well, build a house, heck you just do not need one for anything unless you are doing so on a GRAND SCALE. It is buyer beware here in Chile. No burn permits. You know I can not even think of who I would get a permit from. It just does not exist here YET>

[@JohnK-sd7pz]

Great Video! There are company's on line that have hard to find parts for oil lamps and the Aladdin lamps. Lehman's is one. I am looking forward to the next video on the lights and also on the cabin! Keep up the great work.

[@jondrew8502]

Those lamps are great for wherever you live, I always keep an oil lamp around the house for those times when the power might go out from a storm, and the shack has some propane lamps which are always much easier on sleepy eyes in the morning than the electric ones...I can then also avoid going outside in the dead of winter to fire up the generator for the electric lights. I even like the little "poof" sound the propane lamps make when you fire them up and then the low hiss after they get going...it appeals to my rustic side I suppose. I'll be waiting for more on this subject and if you get into solar lighting or power down the road I am definitely interested in that. Keep it up and Merry Christmas. Jon

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Good morning Jon. I can totally relate to your description of the gas lights as I feel the same. Another really soothing sound to me is an old kettle on the woodstove. When it reaches a certain temp it starts hissing and "singing" as my dad always called it. I've got 3 singing on the stove as I type :-)) I will be bringing this series all the way to off grid electric and working on part 2 now. Always good to hear from you. Thanks for commenting.

[@backcountrypipe]

Very informative video, some of those old lamps are real beauty's. I will take a lamp or lantern over a generator at a camp anyway. Hope all is well. Regards Mark

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I can't stand the sound of a generator. Gotta have it to run my tools but it's off as soon as I'm done with them.

[@robinbartley4758]

Thanks for sharing. I do need to know which lamps to buy so this was a big help.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

They all have their advantages and disadvantages. I wouldn't want to be without any of them but wouldn't want to have to rely on just one of them either.

[@MultiBulldog33]

WOW cool another vid I've been tracking on he waiting ty man great vid again!!!!!!

[@marksparkplug7758]

Great job Boss! Thanks for sharing.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks Mark. All the best.

[@notenoughprepping]

Thank you for the great info, it will be very helpful .

[@thebossoftheswamp]

You're welcome. Thanks for commenting.

[@merize1447]

great vid. Love this kind of stuff. thanks for sharing.

[@EucalyptusLady]

Just discovered your channel this morning and will subscribe. Thank you for the informative video. I use oil lamps when the electricity goes out which happens several times annually. I am curious about the Aladdin lamp...is the round wick difficult to replace?

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Since I don't use the oil lamps as my primary source, I have never had to replace them. I'm sure there are vid on Utube that show this process.

[@tomvroman7320]

Great topic.... Thanks!

[@AeroSport103]

Good video Sir. I always seem to learn a little something from each of them. Take care, be safe!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad you find something worthwhile through all my jibberjabber :-)

[@earthinvasion288]

Fuel ! If you think you got enough you dont have half what ya need

[@caldwell20066]

Another great video JC, can I request some more cabin cooking videos?

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Lots more cabin cooking in the near future so no worries.

[@t.w.milburn8264]

'evenin, Boss & 'Lil-Frankie; Love the 'ole lamps/ have a hurricane & Paw's 'ole glass kerosene lamp from the 60's. still works like a charm, As U said, Just not much light. Thanks again 4 taking the time 2 share with us. Give 'lil-Frankie a scratch 4 us ? ? Happy Trails From The Maritimes In Canada ATB Terry " GOD BLESS "

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Happy trails to you too my friend. Gotta love those old lamps. Thank glass one I was showing belonged to my grandparents.

[@t.w.milburn8264]

thebossoftheswamp She's a Keeper !

[@alanj7306]

Great video Boss 👍. Was really surprised how fast that paper towel was ready to go up in flames 🔥. I was even thinking about the glass bottom lantern falling over and breaking before you said it. Curious about why you didn’t mention a simple candle 🕯. Probably will come in the next part of the series. God bless!

[@thomaswilson6408]

Did school home work by these for many years

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Always been a big part of my life as well.