Oil lamps - what oil?

[43096]

when was the last time you saw ANY car ignite after a crash, petrol or diesel?? Burst proof plastic tanks have made a big difference in safety - along with advances in earthing, chassis design, flash prevention

Funny you should ask that.... There’s been just such an instance in the news this week: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48527028

As the car left the road it smashed into building material, causing the vehicle to roll several times and burst into flames. The car's final position was 200 metres away from the point at which it left the road.

 

[randyrippley]

Funny you should ask that.... There’s been just such an instance in the news this week: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48527028

rather exceptional circumstances though - he was travelling at a stupid speed

 

[Rockhopper]

Kerosene is just another name for Paraffin or lamp oil or coal oil (a very old name). Highly refined versions of it do indeed make jet fuel.
Best get the odourless version from B&Q etc or it'll stink your house out if you try and use the lamp indoors.

 

[AndrewE]

Kerosene is just another name for Paraffin or lamp oil or coal oil (a very old name). Highly refined versions of it do indeed make jet fuel.
Best get the odourless version from B&Q etc or it'll stink your house out if you try and use the lamp indoors.

Try reading the rest of the thread, especially post #40.