Common options include liquid paraffin (clear, odorless) lamp oil, citronella-scented paraffin oil, fuels marketed as clean‑burn or kerosene alternatives, plant‑based clean‑burn torch fuels, and portable propane canisters.
Yes. Some torch fuels are citronella-scented, while others include mosquito-repellent or plant-based additive formulations for insect control.
'Clean-burning' or 'smokeless' fuels are described as odorless or producing less smoke and soot than traditional fuels, reducing visible smoke and residue during use.
Replacement wicks listed include braided cotton round wicks and fiberglass wicks. Cotton is highly absorbent and is sold with multi‑hour burn-time claims, while fiberglass is promoted as long‑lasting and trim‑to‑fit.
The cotton round lamp wicks in these listings are described as burning approximately 7 to 8 hours each when used in oil lamps or lanterns.
The fuels and wicks are described for use with oil lamps and lanterns, tiki torches, flat‑wick lanterns, emergency lights and candlesticks.