How to Make a Gas Lamp Brighter

During the 19th century, gaslights were typically just the flame with no shield. In present time, gas lamps now come with shades that effectively keep out the wind and rain, making the lamps attractive camping aids. The mantle of your gas lamp, which is made of ash, is responsible for casting the brightness of the flame to create the bright light. When heat from your lamp's flame makes contact with the mantle, it begins to glow brightly. Replace damaged mantles to make your gas lamp burn brighter.

Replacement mantles

Instructions

- 1
  Make sure the gas supply to the lamp is completely turned off.
- 2
  Remove the gas lamp's shade panels and wash them with soapy water.
- 3
  Remove the old mantles from each burner of your gas lamp by turning the ring slightly and lowering the ring to gently remove it.
- 4
  Carefully take your new mantle rings and insert them into the nozzle of each burner. Turn them gently to fasten them.
- 5
  Use your forefinger and thumb to adjust the mesh of the mantel, gently pulling downward.
- 6
  Replace the three of four panels of your lampshade and carefully pre-burn the new mantles by lighting them while the gas is off.
- 7
  Wait for a few minutes and then turn the gas on.
- 8
  Light the mantles with the gas on and replace the final shade panel.

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