Paraffin

[MickG]

I have just purchased a 5 ltr of paraffin for use in 2 old oil lamps for use in home when there are power cuts
as there are no local shops that sell lamp oil which I think is a bit more refined
I have been trying to find an additive that we used years back when we used paraffin for heating our room called Parapettel,it was diluted in paraffin to mask the smell of burning paraffin
The only lamp oil available is for out door use containing citronella
Do you know if there is any safe scented oils that can be used ?
Mick

 

[salan]

Look in B &Q they sell a small bottle that takes the smell away. made by paracene Not bought any for a sew years and prob only have it in the winter but worth looking.

 

[myotis]

This looks like the stuff

http://www.amazon.co.uk/NeverQ-PARAFRESH-PARAFFIN-DEODORISER/dp/B0036XL3TU

I didn't know it existed so useful thread for me.

Edit: Mmmm, it is however not listed on the parasene website, at least a search fails to find it and it isn't shown in the parafin heaters page

Graham

 

[salan]

Thats the stuff! It def works. We use it in our wick lamps inside the house (when I can remember).
Alan

 

[rik_uk3]

If your wicks are trimmed there should be little or no smell anyway, you can add a bit of the wifes best scent to paraffin or aftershave.

Or http://www.charliesdirect.co.uk/products/caldo-paraffin-low-odour-paraffin-4litres You can get unscented lamp oil but don't use it in pressure lamps as it clogs them.

 

[MickG]

Thanks for the information
Same liquid but a different name will have a look for it
Will also try some perfume first
Are escential oils safe to mix with paraffin in a lamp with a wick which I have ,not pressurised
Mick