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Step 1
Determine the exact reason you want to buy a kerosene lamp to buy one that is built for your desired purpose. Decide if you want the kerosene lamp for boating, as a backup for blackouts, for decoration, as patio lighting or for collecting.
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Step 2
Buy kerosene lamps for boating or camping at camping specialty stores. Make sure that the kerosene lamp comes with a number of replacement wicks in case the first wick burns out. You should also check to see that the kerosene lamp has a metal handle attached to it so you can carry it in front of you or hang it from a tree or part of your boat.
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Step 3
Consider buying a pressure kerosene lamp if you want a brighter cleaner light. Functional antique kerosene lamps such as the once popular British Tilley lamps are a good way to go if you want a decorative lamp that can also come in handy during power outages or emergencies.
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Step 4
Buy the right fuel for your kerosene lamp by thinking about your lighting purposes. Paraffin oil is a clean fuel that produces a bright light but can be pretty expensive, especially if you're using the lamp frequently. 1-K kerosene or kerosene bought from filling stations is much cheaper but is frequently contaminated by water or other impurities which makes burning the fuel noxious.
