Where can I get a cheap oil lamp?

[Rich Engelhardt]

Our power went out and we dragged out our old cheap oil lamp.
It worked real well - aside from being dusty.
A lot better than candles.

I told my wife we should get a couple more of them & she looked online.

All she could find were ones in the $50 range.

That's about ten time more than I want to pay!
Other than hitting garage sales, anyone have an idea where I can pick up a couple for cheap?
A kerosene lantern would be fine also if it's cheap enough.

[Brian Elfert]

Have you tried Craigslist? I looked at the local Craigslist and see a number of oil lamps for $15 to $25.

Do you really want to be burning a number of oil lamps in a modern house with all the ombustion byproducts? Oil lamps in their heyday were used in mostly uninsulated houses with lots of air exchange.

[Raymond Fries]

We got one at a Meijer store. Our local super store. Kmart, Target, Walmart would also be options.

Try Amazon.com.

Good Luck.

[Jim Matthews]

- 1 on oil lamps for the fire hazard.

I use the Coleman Flourescent lantern Coleman Lantern two 6V Flourescent Tube, Model: 5355-700.

[Jerome Stanek]

Rural King has them starting at $7.99

[Von Bickley]

Check out this place.....

http://non-electric.lehmans.com/search#w=oil%20lamp

[Myk Rian]

- 1 on oil lamps for the fire hazard.

Who mentioned anything about a fire hazard?

[Perry Holbrook]

Have you tried Craigslist? I looked at the local Craigslist and see a number of oil lamps for $15 to $25.

Do you really want to be burning a number of oil lamps in a modern house with all the ombustion byproducts? Oil lamps in their heyday were used in mostly uninsulated houses with lots of air exchange.

I think liquid paraffin works in oil lamps. It burns without and soot.

Perry

[phil harold]

Do you really want to be burning a number of oil lamps in a modern house with all the ombustion byproducts? Oil lamps in their heyday were used in mostly uninsulated houses with lots of air exchange.

Hmmm, If there is no power, at night I use mine when needed lot easier then starting the generator

[Jerome Stanek]

Check out this place.....

http://non-electric.lehmans.com/search#w=oil%20lamp

I do every time I'm down that way it is only about 25 miles from me. But I like their other store in Mt Hope better not as tourist oriented.

[Tom Stenzel]

I think liquid paraffin works in oil lamps. It burns without and soot.

Perry

The liquid paraffin meant for oil candles didn't work for me in our wick oil lamps. It's too thick to draw up a wick to support a flame and it solidifies if it's cold.

I remember both the local Meijers and Walmart having oil lamps on the shelves. I think they were less than $15.

-Tom Stenzel

[Roger Newby]

Get some solar powered outdoor lights and bring them in at night.

[David G Baker]

Here in Mid Michigan we have an Amish store that sells oil lamps and repair parts. Their prices are reasonable. Be aware that using oil lamps for long periods will coat your walls and ceilings with the residue from burning the oil.

[Rich Engelhardt]

Well - my wife found one at Walmart for $7.95 today while we were picking up some stuff there so she bought it.
I don't think the residue or anything will be a problem since we won't (w/any luck!) be using these on a regular basis.

[Dennis Peacock]

Lehman's is a great place to buy items that don't require electricity. We have oil lamps from them as well as the old style farm lanterns that are wind proof. We love them all. Great products and they give off lots of light when the power is out.