Testing Klean Strip 1K kerosene In Lanterns

Thanks for taking the time to do this. KS K1 works fine in lamps. The SDS sheet for KS K1 says flash point is "greater than 100F". So we don't know exactly what it is? I poured some out and tried to light it and it does not burn (expected and good). I'm running it in 2 oil lamps and no problems. Used to use the WALMART "FLORASENSE" brand lamp oil which is kerosene based, and had very little odor. Loved it but seems they stopped selling it. Now I just use K1. I get "CROWN" brand K1 at WALMART, or KS K1 from Home Depot. It's all K1 and should be fine. Have not tried the KS "KLEAN HEAT" yet. Note: there is another type of lamp oil called "paraffin" lamp oil which is thicker, like a liquid candle wax. No odor and very clean but does not burn well with the larger flat wicks. It's meant for oil candles and small flat wicks. I don't bother and just use K1, K1 is the original fuel lamps/lanterns were meant for and it works with zero issue. K1 soaks into any wick instantly and is a joy to use. I think some people exaggerate the K1 odor or expect it to be perfectly clean.

Excellent subject Ken! I have used all sorts of Kerosenes both traditional and synthetic without issue. Never knew anyone who ever had a issue with anything but gasoline. Great stuff as always! 😃👍

Very informative learned what i wanted to learn, disclaimers not necessary. Experiment speaks for itself, thanks.

This was just what i needed to see thank you im stopping by home depot tomorrow

Thanks Ken appreciate your time.

In the 60s we had a dietz lantern and a kerosene heater we burned kerosene 50 cents gal from a gas station in both no problems

Found the coolest accessory today. A "DANDY" kero can. It's a gallon glass jar in a galvanized sheet metal bucket. Found it in an antique shop but apparently its a repoduction and they are still being made. Looks so much better than a plastic jug and has a spout that really works.

Great test. 1-K is the only kerosene I can find in my area and I haven't had any issues. I actually bought a "Walmart lantern" a year or two ago and I remember the instructions specifically listed 1-K as a safe fuel. Always good to do a some worst case scenario testing to put the mind at ease

Kerosene is safe for use with hurricane lamps but the best fuel is still paraffin oil (lamp oil), especially for indoor use. The advantage of kerosene is it's lower cost and slightly brighter burn but at a slight higher consumption rate. The negative is the slight diesel like smell when burned when compared to paraffin oil which has no diesel smell but a candle burn smell because paraffin oil is the same as paraffin wax.

Well, looks like you’ll be fine burning that, if it was designed for heaters, it’ll be fine for wick lanterns. I’d say you’re good to go! Thanks for the product review. I can’t find too many kerosene options here, Walmart is my cheapest option here, and it’s clean, classic 1-K.

Excellent test ken. It's very good to make our own research beside what instructions say

Thank you sir, most informative : )

I use Klean strip K1 all the time with no problems.. that station around my corner sell K1 clear kerosene..$5.34 gal.. I use that now

Great experiment now we know, thanks you saved me going to all that trouble l enjoyed the video

Yeah, the Klean heat is about $18/gallon, and the k1 you have there is $16/gallon at my local Home Depot. Its starting to get pretty speedy because I enjoying burning them a lot indoors. And my collection is growing steadily. I guess the novelty will wear off soon enough. 😀. Thanks for sharing.

Yeah I just bought a Walmart lantern, the instructions did not mention k-1, it said use ultra refined clear lamp fuel and not to burn indoors, then I looked on the internet and got the same people you must have read about saying oh no k1 is like paint thinner don't do it... Well I have a kerosene heater that says its safe for indoor as long as you use the k1. And the k1 says it's good for lamps. So I found your video and seems to me k1 is just fine. Right now I have the high dollar untra refined lamp fuel but you know it smells just like kerosene too.

Fella, you have to remember that oil is still oil. You just might be splitting hairs. Just saying you will be safe. This stuff is not gasoline and acts totally different.

Klean Heat Kerosene Substitute works great in Aladdin mantle lamps - it is ultra-refined kerosene - just like almost like Jet Fuel.

Ive done well with kerosene from a gas station, the kero from kleen strip, florescence from w mart and the kero substitute. Ive tried so many because the smell bothers my wife and smell wise did best with the kero substitute. I did try the scented kero additive with adverse results. Something changed and I ended up with a runaway flame. I had to flush the tank and change the wick to get rid of the additive. Ive used diesel fuel too but it needs more heat so it sooty and smelly

I liked this video but wish you had commented on the use "indoors"....is it much too sooty or strong smelling to use indoors? or like in a cabin ? I have heard both yes and no regarding in home use of 1K Kerosene in the house I'm talking about...outdoors I am sure it's fine.