@geigy The old lamps had a standardized chimney base so a variety of chimneys could be used on them but I think the variety was only for decorative purposes. I prefer the long slender but plain ones. the thin glass is very fragile. I plan to do a more explanatory video about the lamp soon.
I like the way you showed it. You can get a true picture of how much light is given off during those nights. Unlike the Hollywood movies show. Thanks.
@yankeefrog39 They really didn't give off a great amount of light but the old folks made good use of the daylight hours and went to bed early in the night . . . . . . . thank you Mr. Edison for the electric light, a world changer for certain.
@geriatric1927 Yes Peter, but I really try to be optimistic about the future. I truly think that there are technological breakthroughs coming that will make the world a better place for all of us
That was very cool. Even though I'm only 40, I grew up with those kinds of oil lamps too. My parents had three of them from past family which were very antique, but very usable. We used them during early spring and summer times when storms went through the area and we lost electricity. And unfortunately I remember dropping one of them and breaking it when i was a little older. :(
Noticed another chimney off to the side there - are there different types?
geigy 1 year ago
@geigy The old lamps had a standardized chimney base so a variety of chimneys could be used on them but I think the variety was only for decorative purposes. I prefer the long slender but plain ones. the thin glass is very fragile. I plan to do a more explanatory video about the lamp soon.
messabout1 1 year ago
Amazing and absorbing. Good job.
Faust6688 1 year ago
I have one of those... They are great for when the power goes out.
fehquig 1 year ago
I like the way you showed it. You can get a true picture of how much light is given off during those nights. Unlike the Hollywood movies show. Thanks.
yankeefrog39 1 year ago
@yankeefrog39 They really didn't give off a great amount of light but the old folks made good use of the daylight hours and went to bed early in the night . . . . . . . thank you Mr. Edison for the electric light, a world changer for certain.
messabout1 1 year ago 2
A good idea to save it and keep it in working condition the way things are going in the world these days you might really need it.
geriatric1927 1 year ago
@geriatric1927 Yes Peter, but I really try to be optimistic about the future. I truly think that there are technological breakthroughs coming that will make the world a better place for all of us
messabout1 1 year ago
That was very cool. Even though I'm only 40, I grew up with those kinds of oil lamps too. My parents had three of them from past family which were very antique, but very usable. We used them during early spring and summer times when storms went through the area and we lost electricity. And unfortunately I remember dropping one of them and breaking it when i was a little older. :(
grandplans 1 year ago 2
@grandplans We also use the lamps when the power goes out. i also use them some on my old houseboat and enjoy their warmth and glow very much
messabout1 1 year ago
Hey mess about is there a story u like to share with the lamp would like to know :-) HUggs
hawaiinani 1 year ago 2
@hawaiinani Yes, you are not the only one wanting to hear stories about my grandmother
messabout1 1 year ago