How to Light an Outdoor Gas Light

Outdoor gas lamps provide a natural source of light. These lamps typically feature a dual inverted gas light burner, a single upright gas light burner or an open-flame gas light burner. Outdoor gas lamps retail for $50 to $300 and range from table size to about 10-feet high. Consult the instruction manual of the lamp before lighting it. Many lamps use slightly different lighting techniques or have special precautions you must follow for safety.

Things You'll Need

• Lamp
• Match

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Turn the gas lamp's burn lever to the "Off" position.

   • 2

     Light a match and hold the match just under or above the mantle of the lamp. Check the instruction manual for the appropriate directions. Most mantle's have a small hole on the top or bottom on the lantern. Hold the light right outside this hole.

   • 3

     Turn the lever to the "On" position. Allow the lamp to catch the flame. Move the match once the lamps flame is bright and white.

   • 4

     Turn the lamp off by pressing the lever to the "Off" position.