Main Parts Of Oil Lamp

 Main Parts Of Oil Lamp to look while buying them

lamp terminology

lamp terminology

–         Foot or Pedestal, also known as Base. It supports the lamp when placed on a flat surface. This is typically a metal part. For decorative and unique designs, it is also made from ceramic or Porcelain. 


Special designs in handmade real stone, rock, onyx, quartz or crystal are also available.


–          Oil font or Bowl may also be termed as Globe. It is an oil container for the lamp. Decorative Floral designs or Birds on the globe feel us happy with the impressive look. 


Oil lamp burns about ½ ounce of oil per hour. Capacity of the globe decides how long oil filled in the globe can be illuminated. It is a good option to fill halfway to minimize safety concerns.


–          Burner is fitted to the globe and holds the wick. Wick raiser knob is used to change the illumination of the lamp. Burner collar covers its fixing portion with the globe.


–          Wicks are of the main three types, Flat wick, Tubular round wick and Mantle. Flat wicks are available in different widths. The illumination is expressed in Candlepower or Lumens. 


Typically, 100 to 150 Lumens (8 to 12 Candlepower) would be sufficient to illuminate a room. Large space needs more candlepower.


–          Tripod & Shade are optional components. It is a personal choice for the look of the lamp. 


The light remains concentrated only below the shade, similar to a table lamp.  Shade has slightly more dimensions.


–          Chimney protects from burning flame, exhaust products of burning the fuel oil such as heat or smoke. Oil selection for the lamp is important for predicting suitability of wick, lamp’s illumination and smoke level. It has a bulge at the bottom.


Chimney occupies almost 50% of the overall oil lamp height. Improved modern manufacturing techniques allow more complex patterns and designs, such as embossed patterns or stenciling.


–          Round, spherical, hexagonal plain glass, green glass or amber glass makes the lamps decorative.


Best option to fuel a lamp is lamp oil. It is refined to burn in soot-free and odorless manner. Colored and scented lamp oils are also available. 


However, color lamp oil could cause stains and scented lamp oil may become smoky.


Another option is kerosene oil that gives bright flame. Canola oil may cause the lamp’s week to clog. Castor oil and fish oil are also available for use on lamps, but they either do not burn brightly or can become smoky.


Olive oil is usually not suitable for wick type lamps. Slight retrofit may make it suitable. Palm oil is also non-toxic, odorless and non-flammable, hence safe for use, however its availability is rare.

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