Mason Jar Oil Lamp Furnace - Save Money Cheap Heat!

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[@SumNumber]

What a cool obvious way to do this that many do not think of. You can increase the heat output by cutting out a square piece of metal window screen at least one foot square and then folding it into a cylinder that can be inserted into the can . After that another can of the same size can be used as a cap for the top of screen . You should wind up with some good space between the lower can and upper can . The screen will begin to glow red hot and start throwing out heat in a more efficient way . The oil lamp fixture with wick included is a very cool idea. :O) ( vegetable oil does not produce the smoke factor of regular lamp oil and is much cheaper )

[@pattiannepascual]

Another great idea to try. Get a piece of stainless steel mesh.2 times as tall the size of the can you used.Roll it up to the diameter size of your can.Secure it with light wire so it stays the shape of a can. Basically it becomes a see through screen can.Put something metal over the top so heat doesn't leave from the top. If you have nothing else,cut the bottom 3rd off the can,use the part that has the lid still on.File those edges down as it will be very sharp. Just secure that on top of the stainless steel mesh so it fits snugly over the top of the rolled mesh.This simple tactic will turn your oil lamp into a radiant heater. You need a half circle of something metal behind it,I use a large can crackers come in, cut in half with tin snips but you can use several layers of foil as tall as the unit, shaped into a half circle,behind the lamp. This directs all the heat to the front and sides. It's shocking how much heat this puts out. My oil lamp with 1 inch wick had the stainless steel mesh glowing red.

[@cheezblock4lllll]

🤔🫡👍💜☮️🤌 screenshot 🍽️

[@steveffuksake]

Did the crackers catch on fire

[@michelleford9951]

thank you so much i am really done with people always trying to sell you on buying things you don't need

[@Boof1959]

Thank you Michelle. We think alike.😊

[@SolarPunk80]

Thanks for mentioning the btus that one of these lamps could produce, it’s a question often left unanswered and fairly important for deciding not just wether going this route or not but also how to go this route if deciding to.

[@freezerburn04]

Something I learned is to put an upside down 6"-8" terra cotta flower pot over the flame (over the can in this case) and then the flower pot base upside down over upside down flower pot. Then you get the omitting heat coming from the ceramic mass releasing outwards too and not just straight up. Works fantastic. Thanks for the post!

[@Boof1959]

Great suggestion. I'll give it a try.

[@J_Trask]

I read about using multiple terracotta pots (different sizes) with a piece of all-thread rod and threaded nuts, and that the rod had a BIG part to do with distributing the heat.

[@STho205]

@@J_Trask those all do next to nothing except trap the flame heat to be cooled off several minutes after the flame goes out. Differ heat by 15 minutes. For a dead air lamp or candle all you really want to do is arrest the heat going straight up and heating the ceiling or scorching your tent top. This lamp with a can is fine....however leave the bottom on the can, turn upside, punch holes all around the bottom and top edges. Poke a few holes in the can bottom (on top) to avoid overheating the lamp. There you have a small kerosene heater with the same design as a Perfection. Or you can buy a hot blast or Dietz style ubiquitous kerosene lamp for 8 to 15 dollars and you have the same rig, with a handle, steel construction and better stable base

[@MrFrance97]

​@@Boof1959please if you try the terra cotta pot...id love to get your review

[@lilolmecj]

@@MrFrance97the main difference with the Terra cotta, I think is it will offer a tiny bit of thermal storage. But in this setting with a quart jar, you would need to be very careful with the weight of the pot creating instability, especially as the oil is consumed and the jar progressively becomes lighter in weight.

[@daphneraven6745]

Thanks very much. I picked up an extra mechanism like this at Home Hardware just a few weeks ago, and haven’t gotten around to trying it. I think it would be just good to have a back up in case something goes wrong with one of the set ups I have. You’ve inspired me to dig it out and set it up just to be sure. I did expect to see you put a terra-cotta pot on top of it, after establishing a little gap, however. Lol. Thanks again.

[@dawnmcdonald7253]

Wow, I have several oil lamps I keep as decoration/emergency lights for when storms knock out our power.... never thought of it as a heat source during winter. THANK YOU!

[@Boof1959]

Your welcome!!

[@totallyfrozen]

Great idea, right?! 👍🏻

[@tamiboelter5491]

what about CO?

[@sixoffive]

Old guy here, don’t claim to be a prepper. Old seafarer told me he would put a teaspoon of stove fuel alcohol into his lamp before filling with coal oil and it wouldn’t smell. Also, (fear of cold dark winter has me doing this) I was inspired by another video, guy in UK used two soup cans. Smaller diameter and taller slides inside the larger diameter and shorter of the two. Put small hole in middle bottom of smaller taller one (vent/fill hole?) and wrap/roll some wicking type material/cloth around it, needs to start at the opened end but only high enough That when you slide smaller taller with the opened end into shorter larger open end (mouth to mouth) that about 5 millimeters is exposed. Doesn’t need to be very thick either. I put a little lamp oil in from the vent hole that is now on top waited for it to wick the oil and lighted it outside. Burned for an hour at least and it smoked at first. Be careful if you try this, do it outside, fire extinguisher at the ready, don’t get any oil on you, and you do this at your own peril and risk.

[@Jimmie16]

Try Methanol as a fuel or ethanol. The guy you're thinking of is Robert Murray-Smith a lot of very interesting videos.

[@bmprosser74]

Great video, thank you for taking the time to make it! I live in Ohio and have had the power go out a few times during harsh winters. I sure didn't want to be caught in a pinch again this year if it gets bad.

[@Boof1959]

Thank you Benjamin. The oil lamps are a great light source and will keep a small room warm during a power outage.

[@reneelosie2644]

Iowa here and it's August, starting to prep for winter..

[@Boof1959]

My pleasure.

[@pattiannepascual]

I use the oil lamps for heat and hot water.I obtained by bartering, 3 older, 12 inch diameter metal plant stands,I put a large pot,half full of water on the top of the plant stand.It has a 3 inch ring around the top, perfect so the pot can't slide off.I cut a few inches off the legs with a hacksaw so that when you put the oil lamp under the stand,(no chimney on the lamp), there's 3-4 inches between the flame and the bottom of the pot.You would be surprised how hot the water gets.Great for heating up soups,canned pasta,etc.

[@lanini24]

I’m going to make one, I have the same tube tester I use it all the time

[@atxgirl7256]

Definitely trying this for my RV this year, thanks!

[@marymadalenem2351]

Great! I just found out you can mix oils also. A little lamp oil with vegetable or olive oil will thin it out.also for the wick you can take a cotton mop and use the string. You'll have to use a small piece of wire to pull the mop string through. When the wick goes down just pull up with tweezers. I had to take the little cap on top off. I'm burning now 2hrs.in a regular hurrican lamp. I like the can for the garage..Thank you. Many Blessings

[@Boof1959]

Gr8! Ideas. I'm glad people are taking this to the next level 😊

[@laragreene8328]

Great idea!

[@alphastarcar]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@Gracia144JesusSaves]

Some inventions will stay with us trough ages ..

[@sandramaher4243]

Excellent thank you! 👏🌹👏🌹👏

[@earthenergyhex]

very cool, I ordered a couple

[@w.r.carman3328]

Did you use a regular size soup can or a larger soup can? Bought the mason jar oil lamp burner, just need to get the can. Thank you for making this video. It is very helpful!

[@johnsoutdooradventures3293]

Brilliant!

[@andrewnichols7410]

Neat idea, but I would find a black iron pipe with the right diameter, matching the tin can you were using. Black iron, or maybe even cast iron pipe cut to the right size would hold heat better and longer than that soup can method.

[@000nhu]

Thanks so much

[@morayjames92]

if you add vent holes to the bottom of the radiator can to allow more air into the burn does the flame burn any hotter? Thanks for posting.

[@tom_olofsson]

Very nice. Thanks

[@glorybound7599]

Thanks and God bless.

[@dennisdanich7190]

Brooding house heaters were tin bodied lamps with a tin chimneys

[@lilolmecj]

This seems like a neat product.

[@johnlansing2902]

Thank you .

[@tomr3074]

Wonder if you could top it with a ceramic pot planter and make more heat

[@ekotustephangilbert2440]

Thank you

[@ChrisHirner]

On mine i dont use a soup can, i put a glass chimney on it. Works great and puts out light too!!! 😆

[@frumiousbandersnatch7064]

I did cause I could not find an original chimney for an old sepulchret herstal cooker

[@hillbilly4christ638]

Put some moonshine in that mason jar!

[@Boof1959]

It would probably burn better🙂

[@maryatvan]

Was watching Robert Murray Smith who also designs and redesigns lamp oil lanterns. He mentioned es using olive oil as an alternative fuel source. Your thoughts. Thanks.

[@Znyd04]

good video thank you .you can also use used or cooked vegetable oil .

[@Boof1959]

Used cooking oil would smell like french fries. Yum.

[@Znyd04]

Haha that it does .That's what I use for my diesel car and I use it for the lamps because I have it and it's free also if you filter it god it doesn't smell that much.thank you again for the video just wanted to add that comment to your video just in case people can't get lamp oil or kerosene they could use vegetable oil instead in this cold winter's we're getting. .

[@jerrodbulgin2261]

How long does it burn for? I'm thinking about using one to heat my miniature outdoor greenhouse at night in the early spring.

[@matthaft2048]

I wonder if you couldn't make an earthenware chimney for that instead of the soup can. Might retain and radiate the heat better. Kinda like the old candle/flower pot method

[@Boof1959]

Great idea Dash. Maybe a terracotta chimney? Please like and subscribe.

[@TheChromePoet]

This is interesting if it's true that it uses 1/2 oz every hour. If that's the case if you spend 5 hours cooking on a single stove setup every day for 26 days, it would only take one 64 oz bottle.

[@jadekayak01]

Why dont you put a stainless sieve on top. It will act just like an old kerosine heater element and radiate more heat and the bright red glow is more interesting to watch

[@newventure4747]

I'm thinking that if you cut out one side of the can and use that as an Infrared reflector, that it will provide Radiant heat as well as convective heat. What do you think?

[@Bluepeacocks88]

Problem is that one has to have 100% dry terra Cotta or it would explode when heat is too great

[@sm03211]

Dave this looks like a great idea. Do you think if a person drilled holes around the top of the can that you could place a small pan on top of the can and bring water to a boil?

[@sm03211]

It did boil water! Took 12 minutes for 1 cup of water to begin to boil. Maybe shorter can and more holes. But anyway nothing exploded and no one was hurt, lol. Worst thing that happened was I cut my finger drying the inside of the tin can. Hope I can find some of those mason jar type burners because that looks more stable than a regular oil lamp like I used! Thanks for the video - Sherry

[@Boof1959]

I never tried boiling water with it before. Maybe I'll do a video on it, I hope your finger is ok.

[@laragreene8328]

I'd use something else for boiling water or cooking....Try some tea candles in a container ,height just above the candles and you can sit a pot on it. And put a lid on the pot.OR the little alcohol in tin can burners.

[@jessicah3450]

Definitely! My friends house got hit by a tornado (not badly) and we didn't have power for 2 weeks. We made a campfire in the backyard, and used his grill, but also used this set up to heat smaller portions for coffee, hot cocoa, tea, etc. Just took the grate out of his toaster oven and laid it on the can. It worked. I think air holes would keep the flame burning hotter to boil the water faster, but in our situation, we were just using what we had.

[@ronjcash]

What burner is it?

[@100BlaQRaok.el_1]

🔥🔥🔥🔥👍I get ideas 💡

[@crazysquirrel9425]

How to make one without the commercially made lamp part?

[@bradparker649]

How would this work in a plastic green house?

[@mikesmith1550]

My future bugout space is going to be 8'x12' x14" and this looks like magic to me. How about a cut glass bottle/jar instead of a can? I would like to use them for interior light as well as heat. With a ventilated can I'd also use it to heat soup, etc. Seems to be very flexible. Your thoughts in return would be greatly appreciated. Great project!

[@Boof1959]

A cut glass bottle or would work fine. Great idea.

[@laurawhite4118]

They sell the glass globes that fit it.second hand stores

[@mikesmith1550]

@@laurawhite4118 Love second hand/thrift stores! Will keep an eye open I've seen regular globes many times and other items that could be repurposed. Thanks for the ideas.

[@daphneraven6745]

@@laurawhite4118 : I’ve seen them at dollar stores as well. Some chains sell them a lot more than others.They were surprisingly inexpensive.

[@odangreally6165]

Could I use this in like a 5 x 7 tent without getting posioned?

[@Boof1959]

I wouldn't use it in a tent. They burn easily if there was an accident.

[@stewartrodgers9710]

Would it work with methanol

[@debrawhited3035]

Other than being unbreakable, what is the advantage of using a tin can instead of the normal glass chimney usually found on oil lamps? I have bought wicks and burners like you show here to use with mason jars, and also have several oil lamps. Those glass chimneys get plenty hot (untouchable) while the lamp is burning.

[@genttn8451]

I have not been able to find the standard size glass chimney in my area. I use the kerosene lamps for heat, and the can is an excellent alternative to a glass chimney.

[@pattiannepascual]

@@genttn8451 I have several glass chimneys wrapped in newspaper,in a box.Wish I could send them to you. Are you near North NJ? if so you can have all of them.

[@genttn8451]

@@pattiannepascual Unfortunately, I live too far away (West Tennessee). However, thank you for your kind and generous offer.

[@bonniedavis9076]

wh6 not just use the glass top that comes with the lamps?

[@dd-1280]

Love this video. Been looking for something like this for tent camping. Amazon doesn't have this in stock anymore, though. Can't seem to find it anywhere else. Any advice?

[@Boof1959]

I've seen it on EBAY.

[@doriswhite1348]

Amazon has them now starting at $8.46. www.amazon.com/Brite-Century-L25P-Standard-Burner/dp/B000I1A5JC/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=oil+lamp+burner&qid=1603545940&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&s=furniture&sr=1-13

[@djinkentertainment]

I am also thinking of trying this for tent camping. Its pretty cold here in the NE lol.

[@laragreene8328]

i think you can buy them at Walmart!

[@vitorvasconcelos2846]

Combustível é querosene?

[@jeannestrader6471]

How often do you change your can out?

[@Boof1959]

If your referring to the can in the video that's the original can. I just clean it and re-use it, just like everyone does :-)

[@markcornelius8802]

How many BTUs without the can? How does the heat output of the can compare to a glass chimney or a terra cotta pot? Thanks for informing us about the mason jar lamp!

[@Boof1959]

Hi Mark, The can is for the "chimney" effect to provide a good draft for the burner. Without it the flame burns rich and its is hard to control. With the can you dial in a sweet spot for the flame, burns cleaner. Tried terra cotta a couple times, I didn't care for it.

[@markcornelius8802]

@@Boof1959 Thanks for your reply!

[@markcornelius8802]

@@Boof1959 You've gotten me interested in oil lamps through this video! I made a soup can chimney for an old lamp, got the old burner cleaned and started using it. I don't know if the can chimney gets more heated than a glass one, but I like that the can is unbreakable. From my brief experience with my lamp, I think that the flame might be easier to maintain properly with the taller glass chimney, but both gt really hot. I wish I had a really tall soup can 🙂 The mason jar lid would give variety for the size of the oil fount, and what with the ubiquity of the jars your idea would certain be a cheap way to make some lamp/heaters. Thanks again for posting your viddy!

[@nssdesigns]

Could this be used in a tent? C02?

[@Boof1959]

I wouldn't advise using it in a tent. Flammable liquids & canvas do not mix well. As long as the heating area is well ventilated CO2 risk is low. Use a CO2 monitor.

[@dan0507]

Try carbon felt wick. If it's 100% carbon, it'll last virtually forever.

[@jonny6758]

will this be consider a safe effective burn with less co2 then those other open flame alchohol stoves people make on here what's your thoughts on all this safty wise ??

[@Boof1959]

The Mason jar lantern burner is the same mechanism that you may see on a typical oil hurricane lamp, only larger. I use the soup can as a chimney for positive air flow and because I didn't want the glass cover on the top. Too easy to break and too tall. I'm looking for heat in a small insulated area. Lethal co2 dose begins at 70,000 ppm. That is only capable from a poorly ventilated whole house furnace. In my view these little Mason jar burners produce little to no co2. I've been using this burner for over 3 years and I'm still walking and breathing. Great question, be safe. Please like and subscribe.

[@justinc9911]

@@Boof1959 will vegetable oil burn clean or canola?

[@Boof1959]

@@justinc9911 Interesting question, any vegetable oil will burn when it reaches its ignition temperature which is around 425F (canola oil 380F). Lamp oil is a highly refined petroleum product and pours like water. Vegetable oil is more viscous which would slow the rate it is absorbed into the lamp wick. I think this may result in a much smaller flame, which would not be suitable for this type of lamp. Then again its fun to experiment, give it a try, but don't burn the house down. Thanx...Please like & subscribe.

[@justinc9911]

@@Boof1959 will it kill me if im running vegetable oil lamp in a car with window down pls reply thanks

[@erickborling1302]

Soot output a problem? Accumulating on the walls of room too?

[@Boof1959]

Using Proper wick adjustment will not cause any sooting issues. Too much wick causes soot. I have never had an issue.

[@laragreene8328]

I didnt think lamp oil produced soot. Its not the type oil that burns fast.

[@daphneraven6745]

Erick Borling: If you’ve got your wig trimmed just before loading your week, and keep it at the proper height, there’s not usually soot generated; That being said, there’s a product made for children nowadays called Play-Doh. It wasn’t always made for children. Just before electricity came into widespread use for home heating, lighting, and cooking, Using candles, kerosene, Marine oils, coal, and Wood, generated quite a bit of sort, and most especially before the stove begin to draw properly in the morning. I don’t remember what the name of the product was before it was called Play-Doh, but it was produced especially for housekeepers and housewives for picking up the salt deposits off the walls and ceilings. It’s more colourful product now, and marketed to children, but I see no reason for which couldn’t be used for its original purpose. And of course you could always do a little homemade Play-Doh And see if you can use it for that purpose.

[@totallyfrozen]

2:16 1300 to 1500 BTUs? Wow. Did you actually measure it with a tool? I have an electric heater (a Patton mill house heater) that puts out 1300 to 1500 BTU and I’ve used it to EASILY heat a 200+ sq ft room and had to turn it down before it ran me out of there. Granted, the milk house heater has a built-in fan too. If this improvised oil lamp heater can do the same, that’s very impressive.

[@m.w.976]

September 2023, the price is now $9.98 for 1 from Amazon

[@oprahwinfrey878]

Uhhhhh…. The heat output from that flame will remain the same, no matter what covering you introduce

[@MrAmisto]

Bro, heating empty air, or heating a can first to increase surface area heats more air. Think about it.

[@Turrican60]

@@MrAmisto The surface area of any material merely dissipates heat either effectively or ineffectively - hence the design, for example, of a finned heatsink on a PC processor. However, the heat output generated by any appliance cannot be 'forced' to provide more heat than it already does. You can't get 'something for nothing' in this world - it's dictated by physics.

[@bjl1000]

How long does it burn?

[@daphneraven6745]

99% perspiration: How much fuel are you putting in it, and how high are you letting it burn? It’s variable that way.

[@Jay-vt7kh]

No use clicking on the link...amazon is out of stock and No idea if or when available again.

[@kygent508]

What oil do you use?

[@Boof1959]

Unscented lamp oil. Walmart, Target etc...has it.

[@dangunn6961]

Neat idea. But I wouldn't want to depend on that for very long. Unvented heat sources can have bad effects from breathing fumes. I believe that breathing vapors can possibly cause Good Pasture Syndrome. A life threatening auto immune disorder.

[@anio6865]

Do you have am Amazon link for true wicks ? A lot of them are junk. I bought some last year and they burned up like paper.

[@Boof1959]

B&P Lamp® #2 Kerosene Lamp Burner for Mason Jars and Fruit Jars to DIY Oil Lamp (Brass) a.co/d/2nvb2VV

[@anio6865]

@@Boof1959 I need the wicks.

[@Boof1959]

@@anio6865 Home Depot carries fiberglass wicks for lamps all sizes.

[@carolynhelmic1474]

PLEASE CAN SOMEONE HELP ME!! I can’t find these oil lamp Mason jar burners on Amazon. Tell me what to type in please and thank you.

[@Boof1959]

B&P Lamp® #2 Kerosene Lamp Burner for Mason Jars and Fruit Jars to DIY Oil Lamp (Brass) a.co/d/0nZicFT

[@carolynhelmic1474]

@@Boof1959 THANK YOU !! You were the help that I needed and I appreciate that very much!

[@clamzo1]

#1 water-clear kerosene will work just fine @about $5 a gallon.

[@InvertYourSoul]

“ah yes the beer can heater”

[@pem5034]

I know this vid is 4 years old...but where were you buying half gallons of paraffin for $7?

[@Boof1959]

Walmart.

[@tamiboelter5491]

Do you not need to be concerned about CO?

[@sixpackbinky]

Out of stock on Amazon

[@no_peace]

I'm so irritated I put off buying these, now they're $19 for one

[@no_peace]

Wait I found similar for $25... There may be others but I saw this and came back right away lol You have to drill your jar lid to use these on a jar though Oil LAMP Burner/Chimney Holders Lamplight Farms Style (M999) LOT of 5 New!

[@no_peace]

They have the lamplight ones at Ace hardware too for $4 ea

[@annehollier4632]

I found one there too… won’t fit a mason jar for sure! The screw part is very small

[@Deano155]

Lamp oil?. Looks just like Jet-A1 kerosene.....Jet fuel

[@Boof1959]

Yup its lamp oil.

[@Jimmie16]

Check out Robert Murray-Smith he has a great channel.

[@ShepherdsChapelonYT]

Theseasonorg explains the whole bible God bless

[@solonemo4930]

You forgot to mention the wick burns out in five minutes

[@51hankyspanky7]

..."I have been using this set up for 3 years with no problems".... However, on the fourth year my cat knocked it over and my house burned down.