Petromax FAQs Page 2

Blue Knobs & Engraved Tank

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Original Petromax lantern: The "original" versions (Aida, Hipolito, Geniol, & Petromax) were designed by the Germans since the early 1900's. These pressurized, kerosene lanterns were invented to be the most reliable, easiest to use. "Original" Petromax lanterns are not intended for multi-fuel use. Petromax Lanterns sold on E-Bay and Web sites today or not Made in German and should be use only with Kerosene !! Also Geniol lanterns are manufactured in China to. A company, located in Germany, is Distributing lanterns to the U.S. Just because they are “coming from” Germany, does  Not mean manufactured in Germany. Blue knobs will fade and gold lettering will wash out with any fuel.

(Petromax - w/GERMAN REG'D engraving on tank are Manufactured, solely, in China)

The first lanterns developed, named Petromax were used by the German armies before and during World War Two. The military significance of a lantern that would burn liquid fuels from diesel oil to kerosene, made the lantern very useful. Also developed were heaters and stoves for the individual soldier and up to whole companies. These three items gave the German army the benefit of heat, light and a way to prepare food with the use of liquid fuel.

However, in the 1960's a Petromax lantern was developed for "Petro". BriteLyt first company to make Methanol / Ethanol Lanterns and Stoves

BriteLyt has designed parts (patented), with the ability of interchange w/lanterns, going back to the 1920's. (Aida, Hipolito, Geniol, & Petromax)

BriteLyt Lanterns, stoves and heaters used today, by the general public world wide, are known to be reliable and easy to repair. With the same use of kerosene as the fuel of choice, this lantern has a problem free life of decades if a little tender loving care is bestowed upon it.

NEED MORE HISTORY/FACTS? AIDA, PETROMAX, HIPOLITO, & GENIOL, LANTERNS ARE BASICALLY THE SAME.......#829's run at 500CP, or 400-watts, 150CP or 100-watts Approx.

BriteLyt lanterns & stoves are an up grade from the past, and the best you can buy today.

The original "Petromax" lanterns were used in the movie, "Kelly's Heroes". These lanterns were used during WWII, as a means of lighting, heating, & cooking. The lantern is used by NATO forces, as well as various paramilitary groups around the world.

ATTENTION:  It has come to BriteLyt, Inc.'s attention that consumers are using our patented & patent pending safety features, in other manufacturers' lanterns.  BriteLyt, Inc. is not responsible for any loss or damages, incurred, if safety features are not installed by BriteLyt, Inc.'s technicians.  BriteLyt, Inc. offers no warranty on products altered with these safety features, with any product sold by another manufacturer, that is not of BriteLyt, Inc.'s product.  For proper installation of safety features, to your lantern, please contact us.

Petromax Lantern Sold today photo below! Large photos of the Original

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Photo's of ( 829/500cp) !! "Original" Petromax Lantern !!

FAQS:  Country of Origin China: Original Petromax Lanterns(500cp & 150cp) & parts manufactured solely in China.   ("German Reg'd" does not mean they are manufactured in Germany.  Schotts glass manufactured in Hungary).

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