Oil lamps - Revision history

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External Links

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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
	* [http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=569 Atlantian A&S Links: Lamps]		* [http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=569 Atlantian A&S Links: Lamps]
			* [http://larsdatter.com/lamps.htm Medieval and Renaissance Lamps]

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	==Making Lamps==		==Making Lamps==
	For instructions on how to make your own oil lamp from easily obtained components, see [[making oil lamps]].		For instructions on how to make your own oil lamp from easily obtained components, see [[making oil lamps]].

			== External Links ==
			* [http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=569 Atlantian A&S Links: Lamps]

	''See also:''		''See also:''

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	Warning: This article refers to medieval oil lamps. Antique styles of oil lamps are generally "fuel oil lamps" which use a specially distilled very flammable product (eg ~~kerosine~~, alcohol). Fuel oil lamps are post period (as far as I am aware) and burn with a much hotter flame. The hotter flame results in a brighter lamp, but a less safe lamp, fuel that is very flammable if spilt, and often changes in lamp design. DO NOT use these instructions with fuel oils.		''Warning: This article refers to [[medieval]] oil lamps. Antique styles of oil lamps are generally "fuel oil lamps" which use a specially distilled very flammable product (e.g. kerosene, [[alcohol]]). Fuel oil lamps are post period (as far as I am aware) and burn with a much hotter flame. The hotter flame results in a brighter lamp, but a less safe lamp, fuel that is very flammable if spilt, and often changes in lamp design. '''DO NOT''' use these instructions with fuel oils.''

		⚫	'''Oil lamps''' have existed since ancient times (pre period) and lasted throughout period and nearly all regions of [[Europe]] and the [[Middle East]]. Oil lamps are a very efficient, safe and economic way of [[lighting]] an area, lasting longer and being easier to produce than [[candles]], for about the same amount of light. Oil lamps were probably the major source of household and public lighting for most people throughout period, differing only in quality with wealth. [[Candles]] were mainly only used by the [[church]] and for specific purposes.

⚫	'''Oil lamps''' have existed since ancient times (pre period) and lasted throughout period and nearly all regions of [[Europe]] and the [[Middle ~~east~~]]. Oil lamps are a very efficient, safe and economic way of [[lighting]] an area, lasting longer and being easier to produce than [[candles]], for about the same amount of light. Oil lamps were probably the major source of household and public lighting for most people throughout period, differing only in quality with wealth. [[Candles]] were mainly only used by the [[church]] and for specific purposes.
	==Lamp==		==Lamp==
	Oil lamps must consist of a vessel which contains some [[oil]], a [[wick]] and possibly some device to hold the wick in the correct place. The vessel may be as simple as a shallow [[bowl]] or [[cup]], or may be an elaborately shaped vessel (e.g. Aladdin's lamp). It may be made from [[glass]], [[metal]], [[ceramic]] or [[stone]].		Oil lamps must consist of a vessel which contains some [[oil]], a [[wick]] and possibly some device to hold the wick in the correct place. The vessel may be as simple as a shallow [[bowl]] or [[cup]], or may be an elaborately shaped vessel (e.g. Aladdin's lamp). It may be made from [[glass]], [[metal]], [[ceramic]] or [[stone]].
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	==Oil==		==Oil==
	Many different oils can be used, such as castor oil. However, the most available kind to modern ~~reconstructors~~ is [[olive oil]]. Because vegetable oils burn at a much lower temperature than normal fuel oils, oil lamps are much safer than [[kerosene]] lamps as if the oil spills, it will not burn badly, nor will it set fire to surrounding objects - only the wick is able to set objects alight. Some oil lamps designs are even safer - hanging lamps may be designed to invert their contents over the wick, extinguishing the flame if knocked. Water may also be added to the bottom of a lamp. While the lamp is stable the oil will float on top and travel up the wick. If it is knocked, the water will extinguish all flames and furthermore, the water makes such lamps safe to place upon [[wood]]en objects - the water will keep the bottom of the vessel cool and prevent scorching of [[table]] surfaces.		Many different oils can be used, such as castor oil. However, the most available kind to modern re-constructors is [[olive oil]]. Because vegetable oils burn at a much lower temperature than normal fuel oils, oil lamps are much safer than [[kerosene]] lamps as if the oil spills, it will not burn badly, nor will it set fire to surrounding objects - only the wick is able to set objects alight. Some oil lamps designs are even safer - hanging lamps may be designed to invert their contents over the wick, extinguishing the flame if knocked. Water may also be added to the bottom of a lamp. While the lamp is stable the oil will float on top and travel up the wick. If it is knocked, the water will extinguish all flames and furthermore, the water makes such lamps safe to place upon [[wood]]en objects - the water will keep the bottom of the vessel cool and prevent scorching of [[table]] surfaces.

	==Refilling==		==Refilling==
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	==Making Lamps==		==Making Lamps==
	For instructions on how to make your own oil lamp from easily obtained components, see [[making oil lamps]]		For instructions on how to make your own oil lamp from easily obtained components, see [[making oil lamps]].

	==Internal Links==
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	*[[lighting]]		*[[lighting]]

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added disclaimer, could use an overall rewrite

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			Warning: This article refers to medieval oil lamps. Antique styles of oil lamps are generally "fuel oil lamps" which use a specially distilled very flammable product (eg kerosine, alcohol). Fuel oil lamps are post period (as far as I am aware) and burn with a much hotter flame. The hotter flame results in a brighter lamp, but a less safe lamp, fuel that is very flammable if spilt, and often changes in lamp design. DO NOT use these instructions with fuel oils.


	'''Oil lamps''' have existed since ancient times (pre period) and lasted throughout period and nearly all regions of [[Europe]] and the [[Middle east]]. Oil lamps are a very efficient, safe and economic way of [[lighting]] an area, lasting longer and being easier to produce than [[candles]], for about the same amount of light. Oil lamps were probably the major source of household and public lighting for most people throughout period, differing only in quality with wealth. [[Candles]] were mainly only used by the [[church]] and for specific purposes.		'''Oil lamps''' have existed since ancient times (pre period) and lasted throughout period and nearly all regions of [[Europe]] and the [[Middle east]]. Oil lamps are a very efficient, safe and economic way of [[lighting]] an area, lasting longer and being easier to produce than [[candles]], for about the same amount of light. Oil lamps were probably the major source of household and public lighting for most people throughout period, differing only in quality with wealth. [[Candles]] were mainly only used by the [[church]] and for specific purposes.
	==Lamp==		==Lamp==

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Reverted edits by 168.10.192.5 (Talk); changed back to last version by User 144

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	'''Oil lamps''' have existed since ancient times (pre period) and lasted throughout period and nearly all regions of [[Europe]] and the [[Middle east]]. Oil lamps are a very efficient ~~depending on what oil is used (kerosine is not)~~, safe and economic way of [[lighting]] an area, lasting longer and being easier to produce than [[candles]], for about the same amount of light. Oil lamps were probably the major source of household and public lighting for most people throughout period, differing only in quality with wealth. [[Candles]] were mainly only used by the [[church]] and for specific purposes.		'''Oil lamps''' have existed since ancient times (pre period) and lasted throughout period and nearly all regions of [[Europe]] and the [[Middle east]]. Oil lamps are a very efficient, safe and economic way of [[lighting]] an area, lasting longer and being easier to produce than [[candles]], for about the same amount of light. Oil lamps were probably the major source of household and public lighting for most people throughout period, differing only in quality with wealth. [[Candles]] were mainly only used by the [[church]] and for specific purposes.
	==Lamp==		==Lamp==
	Oil lamps must consist of a vessel which contains some [[oil]], a [[wick]] and possibly some device to hold the wick in the correct place. The vessel may be as simple as a shallow [[bowl]] or [[cup]], or may be an elaborately shaped vessel (e.g. Aladdin's lamp). It may be made from [[glass]], [[metal]], [[ceramic]] or [[stone]].		Oil lamps must consist of a vessel which contains some [[oil]], a [[wick]] and possibly some device to hold the wick in the correct place. The vessel may be as simple as a shallow [[bowl]] or [[cup]], or may be an elaborately shaped vessel (e.g. Aladdin's lamp). It may be made from [[glass]], [[metal]], [[ceramic]] or [[stone]].
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	==Oil==		==Oil==
	Many different oils can be used, such as castor oil. However, the most available kind to modern reconstructors is [[olive oil]]. Because vegetable oils burn at a much lower temperature than normal fuel oils, oil lamps are much safer than [[kerosene]] lamps as if the oil spills, it will not burn badly, nor will it set fire to surrounding objects - only the wick is able to set objects alight. Some oil lamps designs are even safer - hanging lamps may be designed to invert their contents over the wick, extinguishing the flame if knocked. Water may also be added to the bottom of a lamp. While the lamp is stable the oil will float on top and travel up the wick. If it is knocked, the water will extinguish all flames and furthermore, the water makes such lamps safe to place upon [[wood]]en objects - the water will keep the bottom of the vessel cool and prevent scorching of [[table]] surfaces~~. Try to do this on concrete~~.		Many different oils can be used, such as castor oil. However, the most available kind to modern reconstructors is [[olive oil]]. Because vegetable oils burn at a much lower temperature than normal fuel oils, oil lamps are much safer than [[kerosene]] lamps as if the oil spills, it will not burn badly, nor will it set fire to surrounding objects - only the wick is able to set objects alight. Some oil lamps designs are even safer - hanging lamps may be designed to invert their contents over the wick, extinguishing the flame if knocked. Water may also be added to the bottom of a lamp. While the lamp is stable the oil will float on top and travel up the wick. If it is knocked, the water will extinguish all flames and furthermore, the water makes such lamps safe to place upon [[wood]]en objects - the water will keep the bottom of the vessel cool and prevent scorching of [[table]] surfaces.

	==Refilling==		==Refilling==
	Unlike fuel lamps, oil lamps can be safely refilled while burning, as the oil cannot ignite from the open flame (it needs the help of the wick to burn)~~.Also try other oils such as olive oil, canola oil ans safflower oil~~.		Unlike fuel lamps, oil lamps can be safely refilled while burning, as the oil cannot ignite from the open flame (it needs the help of the wick to burn).

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	*[[candles]]		*[[candles]]
	*[[oil lamps]]
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168.10.192.5 at 13:33, 27 September 2006

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	'''Oil lamps''' have existed since ancient times (pre period) and lasted throughout period and nearly all regions of [[Europe]] and the [[Middle east]]. Oil lamps are a very efficient, safe and economic way of [[lighting]] an area, lasting longer and being easier to produce than [[candles]], for about the same amount of light. Oil lamps were probably the major source of household and public lighting for most people throughout period, differing only in quality with wealth. [[Candles]] were mainly only used by the [[church]] and for specific purposes.		'''Oil lamps''' have existed since ancient times (pre period) and lasted throughout period and nearly all regions of [[Europe]] and the [[Middle east]]. Oil lamps are a very efficient depending on what oil is used (kerosine is not), safe and economic way of [[lighting]] an area, lasting longer and being easier to produce than [[candles]], for about the same amount of light. Oil lamps were probably the major source of household and public lighting for most people throughout period, differing only in quality with wealth. [[Candles]] were mainly only used by the [[church]] and for specific purposes.
	==Lamp==		==Lamp==
	Oil lamps must consist of a vessel which contains some [[oil]], a [[wick]] and possibly some device to hold the wick in the correct place. The vessel may be as simple as a shallow [[bowl]] or [[cup]], or may be an elaborately shaped vessel (e.g. Aladdin's lamp). It may be made from [[glass]], [[metal]], [[ceramic]] or [[stone]].		Oil lamps must consist of a vessel which contains some [[oil]], a [[wick]] and possibly some device to hold the wick in the correct place. The vessel may be as simple as a shallow [[bowl]] or [[cup]], or may be an elaborately shaped vessel (e.g. Aladdin's lamp). It may be made from [[glass]], [[metal]], [[ceramic]] or [[stone]].

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			*[[oil lamps]]
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Oil

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	==Oil==		==Oil==
	Many different oils can be used, such as castor oil. However, the most available kind to modern reconstructors is [[olive oil]]. Because vegetable oils burn at a much lower temperature than normal fuel oils, oil lamps are much safer than [[kerosene]] lamps as if the oil spills, it will not burn badly, nor will it set fire to surrounding objects - only the wick is able to set objects alight. Some oil lamps designs are even safer - hanging lamps may be designed to invert their contents over the wick, extinguishing the flame if knocked. Water may also be added to the bottom of a lamp. While the lamp is stable the oil will float on top and travel up the wick. If it is knocked, the water will extinguish all flames and furthermore, the water makes such lamps safe to place upon [[wood]]en objects - the water will keep the bottom of the vessel cool and prevent scorching of [[table]] surfaces.		Many different oils can be used, such as castor oil. However, the most available kind to modern reconstructors is [[olive oil]]. Because vegetable oils burn at a much lower temperature than normal fuel oils, oil lamps are much safer than [[kerosene]] lamps as if the oil spills, it will not burn badly, nor will it set fire to surrounding objects - only the wick is able to set objects alight. Some oil lamps designs are even safer - hanging lamps may be designed to invert their contents over the wick, extinguishing the flame if knocked. Water may also be added to the bottom of a lamp. While the lamp is stable the oil will float on top and travel up the wick. If it is knocked, the water will extinguish all flames and furthermore, the water makes such lamps safe to place upon [[wood]]en objects - the water will keep the bottom of the vessel cool and prevent scorching of [[table]] surfaces. Try to do this on concrete.

	==Refilling==		==Refilling==

168.10.192.5 at 13:27, 27 September 2006

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	==Refilling==		==Refilling==
	Unlike fuel lamps, oil lamps can be safely refilled while burning, as the oil cannot ignite from the open flame (it needs the help of the wick to burn).		Unlike fuel lamps, oil lamps can be safely refilled while burning, as the oil cannot ignite from the open flame (it needs the help of the wick to burn).Also try other oils such as olive oil, canola oil ans safflower oil.

	==Placement==		==Placement==

168.10.192.5 at 13:25, 27 September 2006

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