What is the difference between Hot Blast and Cold Blast Tubular lanterns?
Tubular Lanterns are roughly classified under the captions “Hot Blast” and “Cold Blast.” Dietz (Rhymes with beets) made the first “Hot Blast” Lanterns in 1868, and the first “Cold Blast” Lanterns in 1880. The terms “Hot Blast” and “Cold Blast” are used solely in conjunction with tubular Lanterns and with regard to the method of supplying air to the flame. All other lanterns made are classified as “Dead Flame,” which are nothing more than an enclosure to protect the flame, as no air circulation is provided. Dead Flame examples include the Adlake #300 Kero or Dietz #041 Railroad Lanterns. All tubular Hot Blast and Cold Blast lanterns made since 1912 will self extinguish if tipped over. This safety feature is not found in any other other type of oil burning lamp or lantern! Hot Blast Lanterns are so constructed that a supply of fresh air enters the globe at the base through the openings in the perforated globe plate. This fresh air, in ascending through the globe, becomes heated by the fl
