Those cold blast hurricane lamps are great. There's little to no flicker on the flame. Just a nice steady light

We don't use paraffin for our lamps. Just kerosene. The lamps are stamped " Dietz Junior ".

Feuerhand translates to fire hand 😉 I believe it fits about 300 ml of oil. I need to get one, too

Did someone say "hurricane"? Greetings from Florida!

I just ordered one of these. I'll get used to using it, preferably being able to get it going in the dark.

Where to buy from?

Yes a nice looking Feuerhand lantern there! 🙂👍 Yup got a hunter green Feuerhand lantern for Christmas & those Feuerhand lanterns are built like a tank & rugged too! Great lantern for sure!👍👍

I use olive oil in it works perfect.

Great video and great information

Top tip, cut the wick so it's curved. You get a cleaner burn and more light. The wick will last long too.

This is nice I never had a feuerhand only dietz

Here in the US we have the option of lamp oil or K 1 kerosene and another kerosene susbstitute product known as Clean heat. Kerosene (K 1)at the pump was $5.69 per gallon. Packaged kerosene (K 1) is about $11.50 per gallon. Clean heat is near $14.00 per gallon. I just priced lamp oil at $5.25 per quart. That stuff is outrageously expensive. I'm filling another jug with kerosene from the pump for my lanterns and lamps. I'm a bit nervous about a grid failure. I want light available in case of an event.

Is that lamp oil the same or similar to the clear low odour kerosene?

Your channel is far underrated and unknown. You are a very helpful source of information for many who do not know anything about being able to survive if and when they turn off the infrastructure. Keep going mate and I’ll keep recommending and sharing. Regards from Chertsey Surrey.

@QuantumMechanic_88

6 ай бұрын

My condolences for getting no reply after 11 months. ATB

I used to work in an family run hardware and DIY store,and we always stocked these hurricane paraffin oil lamps, tried and trusted always have one to hand in case of power cuts.

You can get get a reflector for the top to turn it in to a real lamp.

I've got 5 of those firehand lamps mate they are bloody brilliant for emergencies plus prepping to

I've got 20 of the 276 baby lanterns they're epic!

Yep, got four, two red, one green, and one grey, in my shed and love them, lovely light and good amount of heat from them, one full tank at half light, which is plenty, gives 20 hours running time, so roughly costing around 28 pence to run per hour to one litre of fuel which will give you just short of 2.5 tank fulls so around 50 hours per litre, hope this helps

@jagsmith9565

Жыл бұрын

I’ll stand corrected, these lamps cost 12 pennies an hour, just checked current prices of decent zero odours oil of one litre so going around an average of £6 per litre, so not bad at all

When outside toilets were common, when the temperature dropped below zero, people would put a Hurricane Lantern, set at a very low flame, inside the toilet, to stop the water from freezing.

Nice

Just ordered one of these.. I’ve been after one for a while but didn’t want to buy one off Amazon. Also comes with 5 free wicks so bonus 👍

Fantastic lamps well worth the money

Stay funky and frosty everyone

I have one, just in case. But they are good.

I used to live in an old cottage with an outside toilet. My father put a paraffin heater in there. One night I came downstairs, went out the back door to find black smoke bellowing from the out house? One of my siblings felt it was too cold (it was near zero) and turned the heater up. That was a close call. I do though have some Hurricane Lanterns that I fill with lamp oil. My father taught me his lessons from the past! More modern now:- I have UCO lanterns and many candles in stock. Still I have storm lanterns and the fuel for them! Well done Funky!

@preppersshopukmilitary

Жыл бұрын

hi John, yeah these lanterns will also puff black smoke if you crank the wick up to high, just crank it down till any smoke goes. Like anything indoors you have to be slightly careful and make sure there's at least some kind of air flow. Cracking lanterns and for the price they've become one of our best sellers.

@johnbaldwin143

Жыл бұрын

@@preppersshopukmilitary I have a couple of them along with a good stock of fuel in my shed. I have used them many times. I am not surprised they are a best seller.

I just use regular paraffin, because it cheaper than proprietary lamp oil.

They are the quintessential romantic light for survivalists, I could write a survival novel under that gorgeous flickering light. But are they safe? I read they used to cause lots of fires. If you knock it over boom instant inferno, you have got lit jetfuel all over your carpet

Thank you, Funky for this. I now feel confident to light mine. We had an orange one and we don't tire of looking at it, a real design classic. And the paper bag was an added thrill

I bought some of the cheaper lamps Made of Chineseium for the Allotment they Rusted up after one year.

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Walmart has them@the fuel@wicks (not high quality), but better then nothing. Great info.

Yes I have used the German for ones for years the cheap ones never work well

One of my most treasured possessions is a 100 year old Art Deco paraffin lamp last used in 1973 during the oil crisis. Got my solar and food stacked. Also have two German "Dietz" lamps ready to go, often use them camping in France.

@anonymouslegion4928

4 ай бұрын

Great info, I tried amazon for dietz only to find out they’re currently made in China so I located these original and haven’t been more excited to get one

If it’s recommended by you then your word is enough funky. As it always is. QUESTION- When I buy one use it and all that good stuff. What happens if you just leave the oil in the tank and for like a year or so? Will that destroy it?? Thanks as always from Northern Ireland 🇬🇧

@jackgrimes6944

Жыл бұрын

I leave it in year after year - lights first time and no sign of corrosion (that's just lamp oil and paraffin I can attest to).

Barbecue lighting FLUID is the same as lamp oil! Hit Aldi or Lidl during the summer to stock up!

hey funky i followed your link for the preppers shop for a lamp and some fuel for it and i got a fantastic free gift with it ,,thank you mate really enjoy the vids keep up the good work keeping us informed

Don't lose it in the snow. Great lamp, and review.

i use mine for fishing always had a great lamp on winter fishing trips here in Cornwall

Totaly agree with buying the best gear you can afford .But with the greatest respect If I could afford to spend £35 I would buy the cheepo £9.99 chinese one and spend the rest on baked beans .Times are hard for everyone .Take care Funky ;-)

Can I use my oil boiler fuel?

Nice video

Just order one, 🤗

Used to have a Tilley lamp for fishing, loads of light plus warmth 👍

Hi not sure if this is common knowledge. I spoke to my energy provider a few days ago regarding any help they could offer towards my fuel. I'm currently on a smart meter pre pay. Anyway they asked me if they could refer me to the citizens advice bureau. I agreed and upon the completion of the referral I was awarded £50., Which I chose to have it put onto my prepay gas smart meter. It wasn't until the completion of being referred was I informed of the £50. So definitely worth a phone call to your provider. I'm with utility warehouse. Let's make sure that we look after each other. Xx

I'd love one of these.... but serious question - which is better - Tilley 246 or this in your opinion?

Already got one from last year and 10/10 from us 🤙🏼🤙🏼 tar for sharing Funky 🙏🏼

Oil lantern tech really peeked in the late 19th, and early 20th century, in the U.S. Rural electrification did not take hold unit the 1930’s so people were still using oil lamps well into the 1940’s. The best lamps I have used are the Aladdin mantle lamps, they throw out a ton of light about equivalent to a 65 watt light bulb, and will heat a room very well. The problem is that they are now expensive, so finding used ones is the best deal, the parts are readily available so if you find one that needs parts buy it, they are simple to keep running, and worth there weight in gold.

I burn olive oil….the cheap dark coloured stuff…..works great.

Lamp oil made in England, but a British flag.

This is the exact lamp I bought a few months back I got the silver one , they're fantastic I only tried it after watching you show us how to do it lol

Have 4 of Chinese ones, do the job. Didn't realise there was still a high quality Western made manufacturer of these. Also have to original tilly lamps as well.

Buy cheap, buy twice! Feuerhand all the way. I have two old ones that were gifted to me by a neighbour who was moving away. He wanted nothing for them which amazed me as he was a tight northerner 😁 Kidding people’s 😉👍🏼 He was from up north though. Great lanterns and great to have in your kit 😉👍🏼

Almost bought the cheapo Chinese one today here in Dublin as its the only one available, ( great value in fairness) but I want the quality German version now....maybe some of that proper British oil to go with it 🙂

Could you use kerosene (Heating oil) in these lamps or would that smell too much?

But there are no hurricanes in englund

It's pronounced 'Faya Hand' in German, just like 'fire hand' in English with a Boston accent lol. ... And that's what it means, thus the logo with the fire in the palm of the hand. So, those my friend are Fire Hand lanterns. 🙃

Hi Funky, heard you can make wicks from old jeans. Love your videos.

@arcadia1081

Жыл бұрын

Clever!

STAY FUNKY ROB FROM WALES

Beautiful lantern, I collect the older ones and have several. I bought one of the new ones and also bought a carry case online. The lamp oil is good for indoor use as it’s a more refined form of kerosene and gives off less harmful fumes or smells however it can be expensive so if burning outside you can use cheaper fuels such as kerosene, paraffin, road diesel, citronella ( helps keep midges away). If you have a few wicks, just throw a couple into the font or fuel tank and then you will always have one with you to fish out if needed.

I loved the smell of paraffin, both in liquid form & when it was burning!

Yes this one is the best! Feurhand (in English pronounced Foyerhant, meaning Fire Hand). I bought one of these, the Feurhand Baby Special 276 (should be under £40) after I had previously purchased a much cheaper copy, with a round wick. These Feurhand lamps, with the flat wick are easily the best. Excellent build quality and the air flow around the tubing and chimney is well thought out from a physics point of view. Plus it'll last forever. These lamps are fine using paraffin/kerosine, but lamp oil, a little more expensive because it's more refined, is better, does not smell and is fine indoors. The paraffin smell isn't that bad though, especially if using outdoors. In a pinch you can even use cooking oil, olive oil or avocado oil, maybe whale oil (!) - but don't use🔥petrol! Just don't waste your money on the cheap round wick copy lamps - like I did! I'm an engineer and should have known better. Buy a pack of five Feurhand wicks (about £6 to £7 at the same time.

@danharte6645

Жыл бұрын

I bought a cheep one a couple of months ago. Filled it up, went to light it and the glass globe fell out and smashed lol. I do still use it but I'm definitely getting one of these beauties

@jackgrimes6944

Жыл бұрын

@@danharte6645 I have no problem in recommending them. Kick out a decent amount of heat too. I might even get another one myself - they could even become family heirlooms!😂

@trwilkinson4623

Жыл бұрын

I have found white spirit to burn without the usual expected smell. Also gives a hotter, cleaner burn in a paraffin pressure stove.

My mum loved her oil lamps.

Crazy how expensive theyve gotten. A friend gave me one that he picked up dirt cheap and cleaned himself for about 2€.

oh the smell it reminds me of home. Old family home dusting off and clean up the house before all the brothers and sisters arrive. getting the fire started chopping the wood. bringing in coal from the shed. hearing sheep, cows and horse in the distance. and the nice clean fresh air breeze in the morning. fog frozen in time as it flows down the mountain wall. the land scape painted in blue haze. and the golden flower blooms over the horizon. and the familiarly sound of a match to start up the stove before breakfast. morning coffee and every family member walking up to me greeting me with a warm hand shake before enter the house. every time I forget just how big me family is.

@funkyprepper

4 ай бұрын

That's a lovely recollection there. Thanks for sharing it. My life is very similar to this right now. To be absolutely cherished. Old ways are much more rewarding that the laziness of today

How much are you paying/charging for that oil?

Love your enthusiasm and attention to detail when you review stuff mate 👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Funky can’t find link? Also do you think the tin plate finish offers any advantage over paint… whites quite nice though !

That's bloody erie I've been looking at these the last few weeks 😳😳

Nice Lamp Funky. 👍 TFS, & keep busy everyone. 🎅🎄☃️

you cant beat em m8

Great informative video. The beauty of this lamp is it's simplicity: If you try a different fuel the worst case is a ruined wick which is easy to replace.

£15 DELIVERY TO NI? MAD MONEY!

This video is so chilled out. Love it!

Thank you for sharing Funky. God bless and much 💖 .

Have one of the same used as emergency lighting cracking piece of kit

Thanks you !! I have been looking for one and have just ordered one.... happy days. Keep up the good work 👍😁

@dazb5710

Жыл бұрын

Same here, Just Ordered One👍

Another great vid Funky. Not much mentioned is the heat that comes off these things. Added bonus.

Awesome review Funky, we've had one one our shop counter for months now so customers can see them working and then I can show them the entire break down and how to replace parts. Such simple designs and everything is replaceable, we even do smoked glass for a more warm light. We brim it with oil and we manage to get 3 entire refill from the one bottle of lamp oil.

I love my Fuerhand but they NEED to bring back the smaller model for those of us who enjoy retro bush camping!! I would buy two, maybe three.

Definitely going to see if I can get one shipped to the High Sierras of Northern California. Great video, you need to do a video on how they work. Take about 5 minutes to warm up then you can turn the flame high with no soot and the convection in the side tubes start to circulate. It has two tanks, a center fuel tank, and an air chamber tank around it connected to the air tubes the handle is connected to. Great heaters between your legs when the power goes out.

I have a couple of these and they are great. They give a really nice atmosphere also. Found it was better value to buy new then to try and get something to restore on eBay etc. xx

Do you wanna know something? Cool funny enough I just got a red one.

On the site it says outdoors, so they don't recommend for indoors?

@simonh6371

Жыл бұрын

It's just the equivalent of burning 12 to 15 candles. Would you be scared to be in a room with 12 candles lit? Some people go and take a bath in a tiny windowless bathroom with half a dozen candles lit around them but seem to survive fine! Same as camping gas stoves not being recommended for indoor use, yet there are no warnings on gas hobs in fitted kitchens.

Can't find link... im old give contact details please.

Hi Funky, I got one in a bright pink colour it's great, proper girlie colour, I also got one as a gift for my Carer Lady for Christmas. I am sure she will love it too. It is quite expensive but it will last forever. I know power cuts are coming and don't want to risk another fall in the dark. I can recommend them too. xx

Had another Copper Feurerhand Baby Special 276 Delivered today.

Glad to see you cover these, been wanting to add some to my preparedness items. Also dig the song you added, Son of A Witch by Justin Johnson. Thanks for sharing

Be careful with any lamp OIL, THEY START LEAKING, only petroleum or kerosene. Have many and already for years and years.

Hello funky, from a frosty Birmingham 👋 🥶 Hope your good today brother! Love that lantern, as the saying goes.. you get what you pay for! 👍👍

Can I use the same fuel in these that I put in my Zibro heater?

I bought 2 of them, the wire cage detaches from the base of the Glass carrier! Disappointed! Otherwise OK, the Price is 6 times more than a good Chinese lamp! The only good bit is probably the "Shot Glass" globe, but are they really worth the extra 🤔

I thought you used kerosene.

again this guy 100 % I've had one of these hit floor from a six foot drop onto the cabin floor and it remained intact a cheep crappy one would have pissed fuel onto the floor and possibly ignited resulting in a bad day ' you wont go wrong with these

My grandfather gave me my first oil lamp a railway mans signal lamp at age 9yrs been collecting for two year's now .i don't think we'll have much of a problem when the lights go out .make my own candles as well

@arcadia1081

Жыл бұрын

Candles? How?

@johntabner9346

Жыл бұрын

@@arcadia1081 paraffin wax and candle molds from Amazon also reuse wax from burned candles .i use one of the wife's old sauce pans to melt wax down then pour melted wax in molds with wicks all ready in center of mold

Bought 2 from different sources on eBay, all faulty. I will endeavour to get the original one. Thanks.

Hello been watching your channel for a while ,and guess what I have that lamp a blue one, my son got the same brand made in Germany which I asked for ,the oil and spare wick, my early Christmas present from him I love it ,anything made in Germany is quality at its best .

AHHH! JJ soundtrack... (music to my ears been, been off line for about a week, will be putting my feet up to this music this evening, must ad this cd to preps)........ You really ARE Funky! Brill vid as well!

Ok, I had one brand new and it leaked around where the metal was pinched together.. so, any ideas on why or what kind can I buy?

I still need to order a Petromax HK500 heater protection plate to covert the Lantern into a survival last ditch heater. Prices for the Petromax HK500 pressurised Paraffin lamps are now ridiculous.