(Blue Knobs & Engraved Tank) Photo's of Petromax today

Original Petromax Lamp, at bulk prices.

Above Photo of Original Petromax lantern: The "original" versions (Aida, Hipolito, Geniol, & Petromax) were designed by the Germans since the early 1900's.these pressurized, kerosene lanterns were invented to be the most reliable, easiest to use.
"Original" Petromax lanterns are not intended for multi-fuel use.
Blue knobs will fade and gold lettering will wash out with any fuel"

Geniol lanterns are the same as the
Petromax Manufactured in China .

(Petromax Lamps- w/GERMAN REG'D engraving on tank blue knobs are Manufactured, solely, in China).
From 1961 to today.

The first lanterns developed, named Petromax were used by the German armies before and during World War Two. The military significance of a lantern that would burn liquid fuels from diesel oil to kerosene, made the lantern very useful. Also developed were heaters and stoves for the individual soldier and up to whole companies. These three items gave the German army the benefit of heat, light and a way to prepare food with the use of liquid fuel.

However, in the 1960's a Petromax Lamp was developed for "Petro".

The Petromax, Butterfly & Aladdin Lamp Comparison Page

BriteLyt has designed parts (patented), with the ability of interchange w/lanterns, going back to the 1920's. (Aida, Hipolito, Geniol, & Petromax) Please do not confuse our products with the cheaper, imported versions.

Today they're using BriteLyt lanterns and stoves. BriteLyt has used the combination of the old & new designs to create the next generation of MULTI-FUEL lantern. Only BriteLyt has gone to great efforts to provide you with the most versatile lantern on the market today.

(Heat, cook, and light).(BriteLyt Patented system)

Multi-Fuel Lantern Testing

!! BriteLyt is the only lantern of its kind,,,, backed by FOUR (4) U.S. Patents!!

If you buying a copy of the BriteLyt Lantern & Stove (patent pending), then you’re not buying a true MULTI-FUEL product.

The BriteLyt lanterns designed/developed by BriteLyt, Inc., are being used by individuals, Military, Police/Fire/Rescue units all over the world. The military significance of a lantern is, that it is designed & safety-tested to operate using all types of liquid fuels. BriteLyt lanterns run on a variety of fuels...Jp8,all Jp fuels,kerosene, diesel, gasoline, White Gas,Biodiesel, mineral spirits, charcoal lighter fluid, lamp oils,Coleman fuel, etc...only BriteLyt lamps)

BriteLyt vs. Petromax & Other Pressurized Lanterns

See Testing on Methanol Ethanol Lantern Here
All the BriteLyt lanterns, and stoves used today, by the general public world wide, are known to be reliable and easy to repair.
With the same use of kerosene as the fuel of choice, this lantern has a problem free life of decades if a little tender loving care is bestowed upon it.

American Designed/American Engineered
BriteLyt Multi-Fuel Lanterns & Stoves are of high Quality & reliability.
Also check out BriteLyt Lanterns Page

Fuel Prices Soaring!!! See the greatest innovation of outdoor products.

The patented "BriteLyt" lantern is now the 5th generation of Petromax products.

FAQS:  (REFLECTORS & PLATINGS)

BriteLyt, Inc. was the FIRST to manufacture the Top Reflector of solid brass, with a various choice of plating, and polished brass.
 
BriteLyt, Inc. was the FIRST to manufacture the Side Reflector of solid brass, with a various choice of platings, and polished brass.  This design was developed from the old model (steel, chrome plated model), of the ORIGINAL STEEL DESIGN. 

BriteLyt, Inc. was the FIRST to manufacture the 150CP brass, with MATTE FINISH lantern.(Multi-Fuel)

BriteLyt, Inc. was the FIRST to offer the 500CP lantern in brass, with POLISHED BRASS finish. (Multi-Fuel)

The German  Distributor (Heinze, GmbH), manufactured top reflectors of CHROME PLATED STEEL.  Their side reflectors were bent pieces of stainless metal, which clamped to the frame.  

Heinze, GmbH, manufactured a top reflector that looked like brass; however, it was actually steel, with gold plating, on top of chrome plating.   If you polished this, you would see the polishing underneath.  Many were returned, due to this.

(Blue Knobs & Engraved Tank Below )

NEED MORE HISTORY/FACTS? AIDA, PETROMAX, HIPOLITO,& GENIOL LANTERNS ARE BASICALLY THE SAME.......#829's run at 500CP, or 400-watts. 150CP or 100-watts.

The original "Petromax" lanterns were used in the movie, "Kelly's Heroes". These lanterns were used during WWII, as a means of lighting, heating, & cooking. The Petromax lantern was used by NATO forces, as well as various paramilitary groups around the world, Now they use BriteLyt Lanterns and Stoves.
Photo below of Petromax today Being sold out of Europe.

Petromax Lanterns FAQS: Sold today on E-Bay and other sites photo Above & below!   See more Info and Photos on Petromax Lamps

Photo's of ( 829/500cp) !! "Original" Petromax Lantern !!
Petromax FAQS:  Country of Origin China: Original Petromax Lamps(500cp & 150cp) & parts manufactured solely in China.
  ("German Reg'd" does not mean they are manufactured in Germany.  Schotts glass manufactured in Hungary)More Photos