http://firehooping.tribe.net/thread/e94e7f38-4856-48ce-ba84-b254772722e4?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://FireHooping.tribe.net/thread/e94e7f38-4856-48ce-ba84-b254772722e4#22c80c5f-9e96-4d38-adb4-e9c06711b37f Ah, I suppose that would make a difference. Thanks for clearing that up! Thu, 28 May 2009 00:48:41 GMT http://FireHooping.tribe.net/thread/e94e7f38-4856-48ce-ba84-b254772722e4#22c80c5f-9e96-4d38-adb4-e9c06711b37f Robin 2009-05-28T00:48:41Z http://FireHooping.tribe.net/thread/e94e7f38-4856-48ce-ba84-b254772722e4#e0d03c62-4d8b-4ab4-b332-0498be1af1a0 Robin, please note that Gail is from the UK. Whenever someone is out of the US, you can pretty much guarantee that all the rules change. At least the UK isn't a third world nation where US diesel would be a "clean" fuel, but it IS different enough that the term "paraffin" means very different things than it does here. They do not have Coleman's in Europe, and oddly enough, the right place might sell something like it as "paraffin". Wed, 27 May 2009 04:44:56 GMT http://FireHooping.tribe.net/thread/e94e7f38-4856-48ce-ba84-b254772722e4#e0d03c62-4d8b-4ab4-b332-0498be1af1a0 Tedward 2009-05-27T04:44:56Z http://FireHooping.tribe.net/thread/e94e7f38-4856-48ce-ba84-b254772722e4#5ba237ae-a94e-4301-874d-dfbf878c3ec5 I used citronella in New Orleans for just that reason, keeping the bugs away Wed, 27 May 2009 03:40:45 GMT http://FireHooping.tribe.net/thread/e94e7f38-4856-48ce-ba84-b254772722e4#5ba237ae-a94e-4301-874d-dfbf878c3ec5 Stevie 2009-05-27T03:40:45Z http://FireHooping.tribe.net/thread/e94e7f38-4856-48ce-ba84-b254772722e4#ef643203-b843-4456-865f-3a2bc654e081 I like to use 100% Paraffin Lamp oil because it burns really clean with no smoke and not much smell. It isn't as flammable as a lot of fuels out there so it takes patience to get it lit but once it's lit it burns nice and slow. :) I don't have much patience so I like to mix it 50-50 with Coleman white gas. Then it lights up nice and quick AND burns nice and long. Paraffin should be available anywhere there's citronella lamp oil, but it depends on the store on what department it's in. I've found it with lawn ornaments, gardening, camping and household items because it's what is used for glass oil candles. Coleman is most always in a camping department, (because it's made for camping stoves) and I've actually found it at a lot of gas stations. Good luck on your fuel hunt! It's not a very magical journey, but a journey nonetheless. :) Tue, 26 May 2009 18:13:51 GMT http://FireHooping.tribe.net/thread/e94e7f38-4856-48ce-ba84-b254772722e4#ef643203-b843-4456-865f-3a2bc654e081 Robin 2009-05-26T18:13:51Z http://FireHooping.tribe.net/thread/e94e7f38-4856-48ce-ba84-b254772722e4#61ed4fbe-7608-493d-ba8b-75e9056a30b0 If you're putting it on straight kevlar wicks, then yes, it should be fine. However, it will be a little more smokey and will help keep mosquitos away. Not a good choice for indoor use. Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:59:56 GMT http://FireHooping.tribe.net/thread/e94e7f38-4856-48ce-ba84-b254772722e4#61ed4fbe-7608-493d-ba8b-75e9056a30b0 Tedward 2009-03-21T19:59:56Z http://FireHooping.tribe.net/thread/e94e7f38-4856-48ce-ba84-b254772722e4#805ad6e8-6abc-4d1c-8dae-212ac43cfae6 The only lamp oil I can find in this god forsaken town is citronella lamp oil. It smells like lemons but i have no idea if it is still suitable for fire hoopin! Can anyone help Thanks :) Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:31:35 GMT http://FireHooping.tribe.net/thread/e94e7f38-4856-48ce-ba84-b254772722e4#805ad6e8-6abc-4d1c-8dae-212ac43cfae6 Gail 2009-03-21T19:31:35Z