1.  Need help installing your wick?

2.  Tips and Tricks for Aladdin Lamps...

3.  Click here for a copy of the Aladdin Enjoyment Manual.

4. What fuel do I use in my Aladdin Mantle Lamp?

     The only fuel that should be used in any Aladdin Lamp is Kerosene.  The cleanest brand  
     is bottled by Aladdin Mantle Lamp Company and can be purchased from any of our dealers.
     This is the clearest, cleanest Kerosene you can buy and consequently has little odor.
     
     The next cleanest grade is K-1 Kerosene and can be purchased at most hardware stores.
     When purchasing this grade, be sure to check that it is water clear and virtually odorless.
     It is not recommended that you use Kerosene that has been dyed, is yellowish, or has a 
     strong odor.  These lower grades of Kerosene contain impurities that will shorten the life of
     your wick, smell bad, and possibly discolor the bowl of your lamp.

     We do not recommend the use of "Ultra Pure" lamp oil or any other oil that may contain a     
     parafin as they will clog the wick.  .  We have seen many problems with this product 
     including "puddling"(oil pooling in the burner) and mantles that get hot too fast. 

5.  Where do I get water-clear K-1 Kerosene?  

     Due to a recent government law on motor fuel tax, clear K-1 Kerosene has become harder
     to find.  Most often you will run across red-dyed Kerosene. It is not recommended that you 
     use this kind.  The dye will clog the wick and may cause your mantle not to burn as bright.

     But, you can still get water-clear K-1 Kerosene.  Look in the paint department of your local 
     hardware stores. 

     For larger quantities, check your local gas stations (especially in rural areas).  Some may 
     have K-1 pumps with the clear, taxed Kerosene.  While you'll have to pay a tax on this, it still
     may be cheaper in larger quantities than buying it in the store.  Check with the attendant.