The Feuerhand video shows to round off the end of the wick, which I always do. Maybe will be the same.as what you have done. Big fan of the German made lanterns. Hard to beat.
I'm a collector at heart. And I just a few months ago fell victim of the lantern bug. I am on a fixed income, so most of what I have picked up are less than perfect. I personally love that well used look of a cared for lantern. The new ones are just out of my price range. So far, my favorite find is a Winged Wheel 500. So I am looking to find more 500s and the other models they had. Used Dietz seem to be just as expensive as a new one. Yes, I do plan on adding to the Dietz lineup. For now, if I see any lantern at the right price, and if I have the funds, I will gladly add it to my collection. I have a amber globe #8, but the globe is broken. High on my list is that blue Blizzard just like yours! Thanks for sharing your passion!
It's not easy having that bug... and a tight budget! I seem to want one of each, just because. The Winged Wheel lanterns have a good reputation. Maybe not at good as the Feuerhand, but certainly good enough. I almost bought a 500, but I like the look of the 350 just a little bit more. Of course, the 500 with embossed globe.... Meva is also a good one to watch out for. Very economical like the WW. I'm trying to collect at least one lantern from any European country that made them. The only thing I do besides clean them up is to line the tanks with KBS tank sealer. That stuff is so easy to do, and very economical. I love not having to worry about springing a leak!
Wow those are nice lanterns! 👍 Yes lantern collecting is fun & yes I have a good collection of lanterns of various styles. Yes I scored a Dietz sport ( yes Dietz sport lantern) that I use also! Also railway lanterns I have like the Piper 4 way switch lantern & a couple of Adlake lanterns in my collection!🙂👍🙂
5-Star Video! Thank you for your thorough review of these bad boys, including the wick installation and comparisons. I have four vintage/antique lanterns from years back that I picked up at garage sales, just for their looks. Now I've got a couple on order to actually light up and burn. Thanks to old westerns like Gunsmoke, I'm suddenly addicted to oil lamps and lanterns, hence searching our your awesome video...thanks again!
I have an old Winged Wheel 500 that I bought as a kid from an A & N store. It still works fine and doesn't leak. It was made in Japan before they got so good at quality, the wick feeder is a bit weak but it works. My grandmother was still alive back then and told me that I should use the shape of the wick cover dome as a template for trimming the wick. I can't say it's the best method but it does tend to keep the little flame peaks at the edges of the wick under control. I respected her opinion as they didn't get electricity until the 1950s and she had a lot of experience with the kerosene lamps. I also own two indoor lamps that are family heirlooms and one of them goes back to the late 1800s. The other is old but I don't know how old.
So timely! Thank you for the unboxing and demonstration. Just bought my first camp style lantern, a Dietz Air Pilot in bronze. This beauty is in order with no misalignments, sharp edges or leaking (It can be hit or miss). Thanks to this video, I'm operating right out of the box. Heating a chilly bathroom and illuminating in style. ❤
Those Feuerhand lanterns are solid. I'm sorry that they don't make any more styles nowadays, but I guess it makes sense to keep things streamlined. I have 2 Feuerhand 280 lanterns that are as tall as your blue Dietz, right at 15", roughly. I think my Feuerhand 260 is 13" tall like your Air Pilot. They also burn a 7/8" wick. I'll happily buy a "vintage" or antique Feuerhand for twice the price before I'd buy a Dietz. The build quality is just so much better, and the fans are just as rabid. I also enjoy fixing up old lanterns since it's something easy enough to do, and highly recommend you line your tanks with KBS tank sealant or similar product. The tanks rust from the inside out because moisture gets in there and then settles to the bottom. The fuel floats on top of the water, leaving that moisture to accumulate slowly over time until it rusts through to the outside. Lining the tank with KBS solves that problem, leaving you worry free forever. The Meva brand of lanterns are a good entry-level purchase. While they aren't made anymore, you can still find them for sale online. Not nearly the quality of a Feuerhand, but if you know someone looking for a small lantern but is just getting started, I would certainly point them towards the Meva rather than anything produced in chicom territory. The old US-made Dietz lanterns were very nice, but since they moved to china in the 50's, the quality has gone steadily downhill. There's no sense in supporting a regime like that. Might as well save yourself some hassle and feel good about yourself by purchasing a brand new Feuerhand 276. Far better quality of construction, though I'll still say they should have their tanks lined.
Not many people talk about the Dietz #1 Little Wizard. It burns 45 hours on 36 ounces of fuel and is a great looking lantern, with it's triangular shape.
i,ve owned 2 air pilots for about 10yrs for my camping trips which last 14days,3 to 4 times per year and have never had a problem with them,i really like the light they produce and kerosene is so much cheaper than batteries.take care and thanks for mentioning dietz,i love mine.take care from oklahoma.
I'm a big fan of oil burning lamps and lanterns. My first was given to me by my grandfather (who was a blacksmith/model A mechanic). It is a Dietz Blizzard -- from around the 1930's. My other Dietz lanterns are from China. I can definitely tell the difference. Due to your other video, I have recently bought the German lantern. I'm anxious to try it out. One reason for the height difference in the lanterns could be because the taller lamps burn better at altitude. At least it's that way with my Aladin lamps.
If you like oil lamps you should get yourself an old Rayo center burn oil lamp. The wicks are circular and the oil tank is a toroid so the air comes up through the middle. The entire lamp is a chimney, and a flame spreader makes them burn pretty bright. They are not for camping, but we use ours in power outages. It drives me nuts when people electrify them. Alladins are the brightest, they use a mantle similar to a propane lantern. I collect old lamps. They are great.
@@GearGadgetReviews Check out the Luminisor. It is an oil lamp that has a thermoelectric generator that powers two different LED arrays. It's only twenty bucks. We carry two smaller old Dietz lanterns and two Luminizors in our tear drop camper. Space is limited. The oil refills for it can be refilled with a syringe and Gorilla tape to cover the wound. An idea for a review. It is a pretty cool product. Like your channels content.
I think these are neat and cool, and love the German quality of the Feuerhand. But, if your #1 goal is to turn Kerosene into light that is as bright and clean and efficient as humanly possible, the only correct answer is Coleman's Kerosene lantern. They also have a duel fuel version for white gas and unleaded gas, and of course propane lanterns.
I just got a vintage Dietz No. 2 D-lite made in New York on ebay in surprisingly wonderful shape for $38. No need to pay more for Chinese made lanterns of questionable construction. This is my first lantern after doing a lot of research. I'm also a fan of old things like that. However, that bronze one does look nice for an indoor lantern burning something that won't kill our cockatoos.
By the way, with your camera automatically adjusting for light, it's a good idea to not point the camera right at the light while showing how much light it throws because it will dim down to get a good exposure, and it won't record an accurate representation of what you are actually seeing.
I strongly disagree with your method of trimming the wick. I have always trimmed with a very slight dip in the center. The two, subtle "horns" cause a wider, flat flame, which gives quite a bit more light. It's an art. Not easy to get right on the first few tries. I trim the wicks every morning and have it ready for the night, wash the globes at the same time. Don't make the horns too big or the light output will suffer. It's an art, it takes practice.
I have 2 Dietz #80 Blizzards ( one is black , the other green), 1 Dietz 76 " original", 1 cheap amazon lantern and one cheap Stansport lantern from my local surplus store , and a Feurerhand 276 Baby Special. I strted out buying the Stansport first, then the cheap amazon lantern after watching a few youtube videos on alternative indoor light sources, oil lanterns were the main topic. The Feurerhand was ordered from W. T. Kirkman , both Dietz #80 ( black ) and 76 original and the cheap lantern were from amazon and the other #80 (green ) was ordered from one of the local hardware stores. I plan on adding a few more Feurerhand and Dietz lanterns in the coming months.
The Feuerhand video shows to round off the end of the wick, which I always do. Maybe will be the same.as what you have done. Big fan of the German made lanterns. Hard to beat.
I'm a collector at heart. And I just a few months ago fell victim of the lantern bug. I am on a fixed income, so most of what I have picked up are less than perfect. I personally love that well used look of a cared for lantern. The new ones are just out of my price range. So far, my favorite find is a Winged Wheel 500. So I am looking to find more 500s and the other models they had. Used Dietz seem to be just as expensive as a new one. Yes, I do plan on adding to the Dietz lineup. For now, if I see any lantern at the right price, and if I have the funds, I will gladly add it to my collection. I have a amber globe #8, but the globe is broken. High on my list is that blue Blizzard just like yours! Thanks for sharing your passion!
It's not easy having that bug... and a tight budget! I seem to want one of each, just because. The Winged Wheel lanterns have a good reputation. Maybe not at good as the Feuerhand, but certainly good enough. I almost bought a 500, but I like the look of the 350 just a little bit more. Of course, the 500 with embossed globe....
Meva is also a good one to watch out for. Very economical like the WW. I'm trying to collect at least one lantern from any European country that made them.
The only thing I do besides clean them up is to line the tanks with KBS tank sealer. That stuff is so easy to do, and very economical. I love not having to worry about springing a leak!
Wow those are nice lanterns! 👍 Yes lantern collecting is fun & yes I have a good collection of lanterns of various styles. Yes I scored a Dietz sport ( yes Dietz sport lantern) that I use also! Also railway lanterns I have like the Piper 4 way switch lantern & a couple of Adlake lanterns in my collection!🙂👍🙂
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5-Star Video! Thank you for your thorough review of these bad boys, including the wick installation and comparisons. I have four vintage/antique lanterns from years back that I picked up at garage sales, just for their looks. Now I've got a couple on order to actually light up and burn. Thanks to old westerns like Gunsmoke, I'm suddenly addicted to oil lamps and lanterns, hence searching our your awesome video...thanks again!
I have an old Winged Wheel 500 that I bought as a kid from an A & N store. It still works fine and doesn't leak. It was made in Japan before they got so good at quality, the wick feeder is a bit weak but it works.
My grandmother was still alive back then and told me that I should use the shape of the wick cover dome as a template for trimming the wick. I can't say it's the best method but it does tend to keep the little flame peaks at the edges of the wick under control. I respected her opinion as they didn't get electricity until the 1950s and she had a lot of experience with the kerosene lamps.
I also own two indoor lamps that are family heirlooms and one of them goes back to the late 1800s. The other is old but I don't know how old.
👍🏻👍🏻 the bronze one is really good looking
So timely! Thank you for the unboxing and demonstration. Just bought my first camp style lantern, a Dietz Air Pilot in bronze. This beauty is in order with no misalignments, sharp edges or leaking (It can be hit or miss). Thanks to this video, I'm operating right out of the box. Heating a chilly bathroom and illuminating in style. ❤
I love my black DIETZ storm lanterns. I’ve had mine for many years. Both of those lanterns look great.
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Love the color and patina finish of the Dietz. It does seem like the feuerhand is the better option especially considering they are similarly priced
Very nice...no. 8.....
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Those Feuerhand lanterns are solid. I'm sorry that they don't make any more styles nowadays, but I guess it makes sense to keep things streamlined. I have 2 Feuerhand 280 lanterns that are as tall as your blue Dietz, right at 15", roughly. I think my Feuerhand 260 is 13" tall like your Air Pilot. They also burn a 7/8" wick.
I'll happily buy a "vintage" or antique Feuerhand for twice the price before I'd buy a Dietz. The build quality is just so much better, and the fans are just as rabid. I also enjoy fixing up old lanterns since it's something easy enough to do, and highly recommend you line your tanks with KBS tank sealant or similar product. The tanks rust from the inside out because moisture gets in there and then settles to the bottom. The fuel floats on top of the water, leaving that moisture to accumulate slowly over time until it rusts through to the outside. Lining the tank with KBS solves that problem, leaving you worry free forever.
The Meva brand of lanterns are a good entry-level purchase. While they aren't made anymore, you can still find them for sale online. Not nearly the quality of a Feuerhand, but if you know someone looking for a small lantern but is just getting started, I would certainly point them towards the Meva rather than anything produced in chicom territory.
The old US-made Dietz lanterns were very nice, but since they moved to china in the 50's, the quality has gone steadily downhill. There's no sense in supporting a regime like that. Might as well save yourself some hassle and feel good about yourself by purchasing a brand new Feuerhand 276. Far better quality of construction, though I'll still say they should have their tanks lined.
Not many people talk about the Dietz #1 Little Wizard.
It burns 45 hours on 36 ounces of fuel and is a great looking lantern, with it's triangular shape.
Love the lantern videos!
i,ve owned 2 air pilots for about 10yrs for my camping trips which last 14days,3 to 4 times per year and have never had a problem with them,i really like the light they produce and kerosene is so much cheaper than batteries.take care and thanks for mentioning dietz,i love mine.take care from oklahoma.
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I'm a big fan of oil burning lamps and lanterns. My first was given to me by my grandfather (who was a blacksmith/model A mechanic). It is a Dietz Blizzard -- from around the 1930's. My other Dietz lanterns are from China. I can definitely tell the difference. Due to your other video, I have recently bought the German lantern. I'm anxious to try it out.
One reason for the height difference in the lanterns could be because the taller lamps burn better at altitude. At least it's that way with my Aladin lamps.
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i like the blue
If you like oil lamps you should get yourself an old Rayo center burn oil lamp. The wicks are circular and the oil tank is a toroid so the air comes up through the middle. The entire lamp is a chimney, and a flame spreader makes them burn pretty bright. They are not for camping, but we use ours in power outages. It drives me nuts when people electrify them. Alladins are the brightest, they use a mantle similar to a propane lantern. I collect old lamps. They are great.
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@@GearGadgetReviews Check out the Luminisor. It is an oil lamp that has a thermoelectric generator that powers two different LED arrays. It's only twenty bucks. We carry two smaller old Dietz lanterns and two Luminizors in our tear drop camper. Space is limited. The oil refills for it can be refilled with a syringe and Gorilla tape to cover the wound. An idea for a review. It is a pretty cool product. Like your channels content.
I think these are neat and cool, and love the German quality of the Feuerhand. But, if your #1 goal is to turn Kerosene into light that is as bright and clean and efficient as humanly possible, the only correct answer is Coleman's Kerosene lantern. They also have a duel fuel version for white gas and unleaded gas, and of course propane lanterns.
Air pilot seems brighter
As beautiful as your yard is, with the water sound you could make one of them relaxing ambiance videos.
I'm a fan of the German lanterns, but that blue one is freshly pretty! Both have nice shapes. I might have to cave a get one.
I just got a vintage Dietz No. 2 D-lite made in New York on ebay in surprisingly wonderful shape for $38. No need to pay more for Chinese made lanterns of questionable construction. This is my first lantern after doing a lot of research. I'm also a fan of old things like that. However, that bronze one does look nice for an indoor lantern burning something that won't kill our cockatoos.
None of these lanterns seemed to cast usable light down on the ground. At cot or table height, they are wonderful appliances.
The problem now is, unless one actuality goes to the factory, there is so much counterfeit crap being made.
Very stable also
By the way, with your camera automatically adjusting for light, it's a good idea to not point the camera right at the light while showing how much light it throws because it will dim down to get a good exposure, and it won't record an accurate representation of what you are actually seeing.
Now review the Petromax! Amish use it. They use all of them.
I strongly disagree with your method of trimming the wick.
I have always trimmed with a very slight dip in the center. The two, subtle "horns" cause a wider, flat flame, which gives quite a bit more light. It's an art. Not easy to get right on the first few tries. I trim the wicks every morning and have it ready for the night, wash the globes at the same time. Don't make the horns too big or the light output will suffer. It's an art, it takes practice.
They are Chinese crap but they give light and heat. No comparison to the other baby lanterns. Function wins if you really need a lantern.
I have 2 Dietz #80 Blizzards ( one is black , the other green), 1 Dietz 76 " original", 1 cheap amazon lantern and one cheap Stansport lantern from my local surplus store , and a Feurerhand 276 Baby Special. I strted out buying the Stansport first, then the cheap amazon lantern after watching a few youtube videos on alternative indoor light sources, oil lanterns were the main topic. The Feurerhand was ordered from W. T. Kirkman , both Dietz #80 ( black ) and 76 original and the cheap lantern were from amazon and the other #80 (green ) was ordered from one of the local hardware stores. I plan on adding a few more Feurerhand and Dietz lanterns in the coming months.