UCO Candle lantern review These bring me joy!

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  • @Dlowr7
    @Dlowr7 2 роки тому +39

    The larger flames are because the 3 candle lantern is putting off higher amounts of BTU's so it creates a stronger thermodynamic vacuum. In other words, since it is hotter it is drawing more air up from the bottom and creating a vacuum while the other candles don't have enough power to do this effectively enough to make much of a difference.

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching!

    • @drblaneyphysics
      @drblaneyphysics 2 роки тому +7

      not to mention the extra heat makes the melted wax have a lower viscosity so (perhaps) therefore wax wicks more easily.

    • @jartotable
      @jartotable 11 місяців тому +2

      I'm looking for a cheap heat source for evenings in my van before sleep and the candle prices are just not sustainable but the tea light seems cheaper but would need a few.

    • @porthugiz1
      @porthugiz1 7 місяців тому +2

      Is the 1 candle enough to kill the humidity in the tent?

    • @sawdustcrypto3987
      @sawdustcrypto3987 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@@porthugiz1 I've found that the best way to prevent humidity in the tent is to stop breathing

  • @cubgsan
    @cubgsan 2 роки тому +3

    Good day to you!
    This is a senior rider on Honda from Japan.
    Enjoying camping and video editing .
    Your UCO video is so great !!
    Awesome!
    Thank you for sharing and full supported !
    Have a nice day my friend !!

  • @andylinder132
    @andylinder132 11 місяців тому +3

    Just came across this video. Loved it about these candle lanterns. Like you said you can even fire it up when relaxing in your living room. Nice ambiance. And will be good for camping which is the reason I’ve just ordered the medium size one from Amazon and a pack of candles. Thanks mate for a good review. Andy from England. 👍

  • @amonster8mymother
    @amonster8mymother Місяць тому +2

    I have the tealight lamp.

  • @Wookie120
    @Wookie120 Рік тому +3

    I remember when I turned 50, seemed like I just got out of high school! So I hear ya brother! Good video migo!

  • @suvorovoleg9325
    @suvorovoleg9325 2 роки тому +3

    Nice lanterns. And candles are simple enough to make them at home.

  • @TennesseeMatt
    @TennesseeMatt 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent review! I've been looking at picking up some of these for a while. This video showed me exactly what I wanted to know.

  • @johnwayne3491
    @johnwayne3491 2 роки тому +2

    A review when the say “well I haven’t used this one” is always good lol

  • @HillbillyMusings
    @HillbillyMusings  5 років тому +17

    FYI, the 'brings me joy' comes from that Netflix series that was so popular a while back, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo ...just in case yall don't get the reference. She says to only keep things in your life that bring you joy :)

  • @glenmo1
    @glenmo1 3 роки тому +8

    I have a UCO mini tea lite lantern .. I purchased 50 tealite candles.. at Walmart made in the USA for $4

  • @dennis78382
    @dennis78382 5 років тому +3

    Those are interesting. Thank you for the review and demonstration.

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  5 років тому +1

      dennis78382 thanks Dennis! They are pretty cool. They will help knock the chill out in truck camping too. Check em out.

    • @dennis78382
      @dennis78382 5 років тому +1

      Adventures of a Fat Hillbilly Interesting point. I will have to look into that. There has only been a handful of nights where it has dropped into the 30s but that is an excellent option to look into.

  • @MichaelGarcia-nc8om
    @MichaelGarcia-nc8om 4 місяці тому +1

    I totally agree with you on this subject. Great video.

  • @grizzbuck
    @grizzbuck 5 років тому +19

    SUGGESTION - For additional reflective light and heat, I fashioned a simple circular "heat shield" from an aluminum can that I can attach to the handle of the lantern. It is surprising how much additional heat it puts off, as well as reflective light. great review btw

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  5 років тому +6

      sounds like a great idea! Thanks for the comment.

    • @Applecider-Poetry
      @Applecider-Poetry 4 роки тому +2

      yup

    • @BadWolf3742
      @BadWolf3742 3 роки тому +3

      Trying to find something in case of power outage for heat, keep seeing videos about flower pot heaters, going to give one of these a go. Like to have some peace of mind, no gas here ( no huddling in the kitchen around an open stove in case of power out) thinking about using the modification in this comment with the tin can and also considering getting small flower pot to put on top to radiate heat more so. Great vid Thank you for making & also for the comments (cathy)

    • @matthoward1174
      @matthoward1174 Рік тому

      Maybe an Ikea cutlery drain instead of a clay flower pot. Stainless steel, and well ventilated, At your own risk, of course.

  • @JayP-kd5rc
    @JayP-kd5rc 3 роки тому +2

    Good video. You explain very well. Good job. Now I'm interested in getting a couple of these. Thank you.

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and I truly appreciate the comment !

  • @ravensrolltop
    @ravensrolltop 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for the video. Seeing the different flame heights is very informative.

  • @DaughterOfZion-fk8qk
    @DaughterOfZion-fk8qk 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for putting up this video! You're making my research, so much easier. 👍

  • @remb1500
    @remb1500 3 роки тому +10

    I love these. I wish I could find the tiny one. I think they discontinued them. If you don’t enjoy candle or lantern light you are really missing out. It’s very relaxing. When the power is out and it’s pitch black they seem much brighter, trust me.

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching!!

    • @JacobE-23
      @JacobE-23 Рік тому

      They have them on Amazon! Was just looking for one yesterday lol

  • @mullisoutdoors
    @mullisoutdoors 2 роки тому +3

    Great review brother! I’m thinking about getting one of there for some easy to carry solo camping trips I like to take. I read the medium one will do 1,500 btu’s and the big one will do 5000 btu’s of heat for camping when it’s colder for hunting season. Thanks for the review! Liked and Subscribed Brother!!🔥🔥🏕🏕

  • @ForestWanderer_YT
    @ForestWanderer_YT 9 місяців тому +2

    I think the flames are bigger because the 3 candle version has some slots on the bottom, and air is getting sucked in!

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  9 місяців тому

      Yep, more air = bigger flame! Thanks for watching!!

  • @u4nature156
    @u4nature156 4 роки тому +5

    Thanks for your review and time. Just a correction, the original was made by Big Oak, then Northren Lights (Japan) which is the one I have, and yes that too was 20 years ago when I bought it. They will keep a small one man tent warm too as stated, but a tea candle can do that too BTW.. The original Northren Lights has a folding top cover (with vent holes) so there´s no need to slide the cylinder to light the candle. Only issue is when it´s a bit windy wax will stick to the glass cylinder thus dimming the amount of light put out.

  • @joidavis5210
    @joidavis5210 2 роки тому +1

    Very helpful! Thanks!

  • @Glitch_Scott
    @Glitch_Scott 3 роки тому +1

    I bought one of the middle size ones. Gonna put it in my tractor trailer for a Lil heat in cooler weather instead of idling. Not a one all fix all, but pushes the line before I start that engine

  • @drblaneyphysics
    @drblaneyphysics 2 роки тому +1

    nice vid. Today i bought a hurricane candle holder that works the same way with the spring and it uses skinny (5/8 inch diametr) emergency candles. I found your vid to explain how it works. thanks! MIne has the curvy hurricane lampshade :D I could not find it on line.

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching!! Sounds like a cool candle holder :)

  • @louisedemontigny5110
    @louisedemontigny5110 3 роки тому +2

    The three burner has venting at the bottom where the other is solid. That would help create the larger flames you have.

  • @ghettovanadventures
    @ghettovanadventures 5 років тому +2

    Good review… I actually didn’t know they had a T light one out. I don’t like having to buy the expensive candles so the tea like one might suit me better… Thanks

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  5 років тому +1

      ghetto van adventures yep! It’s rapidly became my favorite for that reason. Thank for the comment!

    • @SuperNeutrophil
      @SuperNeutrophil 4 роки тому

      Can’t find any of the T lights around though

    • @totallyfrozen
      @totallyfrozen 2 роки тому

      @@SuperNeutrophil
      Walmart?

  • @johnpayne516
    @johnpayne516 3 роки тому +4

    Ideally I’d like the tea light version as cheap candles but I’d worry about using this hung in the tent. Once the wax turns liquid surely any movement as you’ve got hot wax all over the place

  • @Kikilang60
    @Kikilang60 3 роки тому +3

    Yeah, I used to go camping when I was kid. Mostly to get out from under my parents thumb. Ha! Anywho, there were those kids who had money, and they had the Colem pump lanterns that burned white gas. Then your friends with money had those expensive sleeping bags. The was whole slew of things to go camping with if you had money. I was a kid, and luck if I had a quarter in my pocket. My grand father liked to camp when he was a kid, but he lived off the land. I brought canned beans. My grand father said, "You need a warm blanket, and matches, and knife. Yeah, little basic for me, but he was right. We brought Voltive canldles, and and stuck'em in glass. Mostly worked. I had my parents buy me a hamock, and with my own blanket I was set to go. Hard to discribe how much fun it is, to be twelve feet up in tree, with radio. and candle in glass hanging with a bent coat hanger. Yeah, yeak so what? A few year ago, I was in the Dollar store, and the had these little ornamental laterns that burn voltive candles. Damn things worked great. I bought five, and used them for everthing. Not bad for a buck. Then I got in mood, and threw them out. Been looking for them over since.

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and the comment! "How innocent were those days, how rich we are to have known them"

  • @larryn8
    @larryn8 2 роки тому +3

    I believe the reason for the three candles burning higher, is the wicks are longer than the single candle, which has likely been used before.

  • @ec6933
    @ec6933 2 роки тому +4

    Man you are in for a shock in about 2 months😂😂😂

  • @glenmo1
    @glenmo1 3 роки тому +1

    My other half always puts candle votives on the mantle at Christmas time.. I'm going to purchase three of these UCO tea lite lanterns ..3red &3green for Christmas time on the mantle much safer than open candle votives

  • @CharlesRhoades-v6u
    @CharlesRhoades-v6u 27 днів тому +1

    UCO candle lanterns were used as heating in the cold weather. Backpackers trail and some people use them for hunting

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  26 днів тому +1

      Many times they've helped knock the chill out of my tent in cold weather. Thanks for watching!!

  • @samhell3524
    @samhell3524 3 роки тому +4

    a small whiskey bottle with oil and a wick fits right into the lantern as well, save yourself some money on the candles!

  • @smartchip
    @smartchip 2 роки тому +1

    Baristol what do you use it for, I have purchased it, in the UK its not a go to, I purchased it for leather, but apparently it's good for 1001 purposes,
    What's your uses?

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  2 роки тому +1

      Howdy. I use Ballistol mainly for gun cleaning and lubrication. However I also do use it for leather treatment and anytime I need something lubricated around the house. It’s great stuff!! I seem to recall Germany developed it for their army’s in the 1930s or something.

  • @MWDAdventures
    @MWDAdventures 4 роки тому +1

    do you ever have the glass fall down on the single version? Didn't they used to have the folding micro one? I have had the big candlier for 10 years now Love it. I cant find the micro on Amazon.

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  3 роки тому +1

      I've never had the glass slide down on the single version. I've heard about the folding micro one but haven't seen it, I think someone else commented that they go for big bucks on ebay.

    • @MWDAdventures
      @MWDAdventures 3 роки тому

      @@HillbillyMusings email from uco says they discontinued the micro.

  • @juancarlosguerrero7042
    @juancarlosguerrero7042 4 роки тому +2

    May use the big one in the tent ? Like a heather ?

  • @Bigrignohio
    @Bigrignohio 4 роки тому +1

    Have you seen the collapsible version of the tealight? The micro. Seems to be a rare find anymore but I have one for emergencies with the neoprene cover. Even holds a spare tealight in the base. I think I will try to find a supplier while people still have them for sale.

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  4 роки тому

      I haven't seen those! I'm going to try to find one.... thanks for the heads up!

    • @Bigrignohio
      @Bigrignohio 4 роки тому +1

      @@HillbillyMusings Good luck. I bought mine nine years ago. Seems to be out of production for a few years, but I see a few here and there for sale.

    • @fp4man542
      @fp4man542 4 роки тому

      @@HillbillyMusings
      I think that they went out of production in 2018.
      They occasionally appear on eBay, and often sell for crazy prices.

  • @nukiesduke6868
    @nukiesduke6868 Рік тому +2

    I mean making a mold from one of these candles and making them yourself is an easy task and will probably end up being cheaper to make.

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  Рік тому

      Good idea...my wife is into making candles. Hmm... Thanks for watching!!

  • @nightfury1318
    @nightfury1318 2 роки тому +1

    Interested in you restoring your Coleman

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  2 роки тому

      I'm going to at some point, hopefully I can get to it before retirement :) Thanks for watching!!

  • @carmelitagood8193
    @carmelitagood8193 3 роки тому +2

    Very nice for those days when the electricity is turn off.

  • @m4rk4nderson
    @m4rk4nderson 2 роки тому +2

    The inlets in the bottom allow oxygen to be drawn into the lamp body. This oxygen heats as it is drawn up to the flame, since the heated air from the wick is rising upwards making it difficult for clean oxygen to be drawn down. This oxygen, already heated by the lamp body, travels up and combines with the flame of the wick to produce an even bigger flame. (Edited because I inadvertently duplicated a word [bigger] )

  • @shonamcwilliam4171
    @shonamcwilliam4171 2 роки тому +1

    Here in the UK gas & electric has gone up so much many are fearing death from cold. My usual bill was £120 a month. It's now £428 a month and is increasing again in October by 50% and again in March. I'm disabled and plan to put a tent on my bed and live in it to keep warmer. Just need to find a tent with 2 openings, so my husband can get out a side and me out a side, and fit on a King size bed. ( do you know of any?) I already have 100s and 100s of 8 hour tealights ready for the planned blackouts government has told us we are having this winter, not to mention the frequent blackouts with Scottish 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 weather, so the tealight lantern will be my choice.
    Is it safe to use ANY small lantern that takes tealights in a tent or should it be this lantern I need to get? I'm not worried about light as I have plenty batteries for light source, it's the heat I need. Could I have 2 tealight lanterns in a tent, or 3? Is there a danger with fumes from having them burning constantly do you know? Should I need a carbon monoxide alarm?
    An idea I had while watching your video was to put a layer of tin foil above where the lantern is hung (the poles should keep it in place?)
    to reflect heat and if put wide enough you could hang wet socks to dry overnight?

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  2 роки тому

      that is crazy with the electric costs!! Hopefully things will get better soon. I believe I'd reach out to someone with more knowledge than me on advice for these in a tent indoors though. Maybe try contacting your local fire department or something along those lines, they would probably have a much better idea. I've used these outdoors before in tents, but thats a different story as the tents are well vented and have air moving through them. Thanks for watching and I hope those electric bills get under control!

    • @shonamcwilliam4171
      @shonamcwilliam4171 2 роки тому +1

      @@HillbillyMusings
      Ha ha if I contacted the fire brigade they'd bring a doctor to get me locked up in a mental hospital.

    • @natscat4752
      @natscat4752 Рік тому

      Hope you are doing ok and getting heat payments in winter.

  • @williampennjr.4448
    @williampennjr.4448 Рік тому +1

    I have a 3 man tent which I plan to use in the winter between 30 to 40 F. Which do you think it the best option?

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  Рік тому

      I'd go based on your lighting requirements and burn time requirements vs heat. 30 to 40 isn't too bad at all when you have a nice sleeping bag. No exterior heat sources should be needed with a proper bag. Thanks for watching!!

  • @sibco96
    @sibco96 3 роки тому +1

    I can't find the tea light version. Not sure if UCO quit making them or they're just sold out everywhere.

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  3 роки тому +1

      I haven't seen them in a while, UCO may be suffering supply chain issues like a lot of others. I'll keep an eye out for them and post if I find them anywhere. Thanks for watching!

  • @judyverderber3151
    @judyverderber3151 4 роки тому +1

    One of these days, I want to get one.

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  3 роки тому

      They are awesome! I used ours constantly during these recent Texas power outages.

  • @2007bing
    @2007bing Рік тому +1

    Do the bees wax UCO candles last longer? What is the advantage?

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  Рік тому +2

      The beeswax ones do last a bit longer than the regular, plus the have a more pleasant smell. Thanks for watching!!

  • @Applecider-Poetry
    @Applecider-Poetry 4 роки тому +1

    good for stealth cooking inside your tent. quinoa, pasta, canned beans w/spices/tomato sauce and easiy heated foods...fried bread, pancakes even. use a ceramic tile underneath or a silicone baking sheet. some heat some light too. costs $7 a night to burn all night with three candles, parafin should be put outside when you blow out the candles, do not inhale.

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  4 роки тому

      Thanks for the tips Cathy!! and thanks for the comment :)

  • @totallyfrozen
    @totallyfrozen 2 роки тому +2

    7:26
    I haven’t measured it, but I’ve heard that the 3-candle Candlelier emits 5,000 BTU. So in a confined space, it can provide some warmth. No doubt you could heat some water on it.

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching!!

    • @WeOutside.liveaf
      @WeOutside.liveaf 2 роки тому +1

      I cooked a can of chef B ravioli on it. Took about 25 minutes to get them all really hot.

  • @cbc8716
    @cbc8716 23 дні тому +1

    I’m about the length of the original with the girth of the mini.
    Just sayin’. 😂
    Bigger isn’t always better.

  • @comet969
    @comet969 2 роки тому +1

    Do these make the light brighter or just a safe way to use candles as light

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  2 роки тому

      Typically just a safer way to use the candles, however they do sell a reflector I believe that you can mount on the candle to make it more directional / brighter. Thanks for watching!!

  • @SarahlabyrinthLHC
    @SarahlabyrinthLHC 3 роки тому +1

    Does it get hot underneath, would you need to sit it on a plate or would it be safe to put it directly on a wooden table?

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  3 роки тому

      Ive used mine usually on a plate or something similar, something metal. I wouldn't leave it unattended on something like tent fabric or wood. It doesn't really get hot, but you never know. Thanks for watching!

  • @WorldSurvivalist
    @WorldSurvivalist 4 роки тому +3

    Yeah I'm on the fence about getting one, I hear they are very fragile. Also you have gone up 400 subs. Well done, have another

  • @Kross527
    @Kross527 2 роки тому +1

    Does the melted candle drip from underneath?

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  2 роки тому

      I've never had it drip from the bottom, but I guess it could be possible. Thanks for watching!!

  • @MeMe-cd1wy
    @MeMe-cd1wy 3 дні тому +1

    If you want to test your theory about more oxygen, take the glass cage off the top of the smaller lantern and see it flame gets larger

  • @ronjones2266
    @ronjones2266 2 роки тому +1

    What about the melted wax?

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  2 роки тому

      Not a huge issue, lots of it will evaporate and the remainder will run down inside. You can either freeze it and it'll flak off easily or heat it up a little and it'll wipe right off. Or just use good old fashioned elbow grease. Thanks for watching!!

  • @mattjean7509
    @mattjean7509 3 роки тому +4

    you had 999 subscribers when i just watched this video so i had to subscribe to get you 1000 30 april 2021

  • @jimmydcricket5893
    @jimmydcricket5893 4 роки тому +1

    Wick trimming?

  • @ivanhamlyn
    @ivanhamlyn Рік тому +1

    Where are they made?

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  Рік тому

      They used to be made in USA but I'm pretty sure they are now imported. thanks for watching!!

    • @ivanhamlyn
      @ivanhamlyn Рік тому

      @@HillbillyMusings that's sad

  • @Disscombobulated
    @Disscombobulated 3 роки тому +1

    I wish you would have said the price of the taller candles.

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  3 роки тому

      Sorry I missed that! The lantern (with the three candles) is running $39 right now on amazon and the standard is running around $23. Thanks for watching!

  • @smokeyjo7420
    @smokeyjo7420 2 роки тому +3

    You begin this video talking about the Y2K thing about 2 months before the country nearly entirely shut down.
    Strange times

  • @GregWilmoth
    @GregWilmoth Рік тому +1

    HOw they do in a truck?

  • @Texo_McKevo
    @Texo_McKevo 2 роки тому +2

    I need one of these and yet my mom says “this isn’t 1878?!”

  • @--press
    @--press 3 роки тому +1

    Bigger one has air flow from the bottom

  • @ronfox5519
    @ronfox5519 16 днів тому +1

    In a twist of inevitable irony, im watching this in mid January of 2025 and have recently been suprised to realize that we are now so far into the new century that it is no longer the new century. How did that happen? And whered my hair go?

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  15 днів тому +1

      scary isn't it? we've been here 25 years already.... ouch! Thanks for watching!!

  • @amonster8mymother
    @amonster8mymother Місяць тому +1

    The ikea tealights dont fit.

  • @slandify
    @slandify Рік тому +1

    that happened in 2001

  • @yotelongwulf5979
    @yotelongwulf5979 4 роки тому +1

    Y2K was a lot like 2012 but space junkies.

  • @loganlogan5416
    @loganlogan5416 Рік тому +1

    it is u-c-o

  • @richardmoorer2668
    @richardmoorer2668 3 роки тому +1

    5000 BTU for the 3 candle Candelier

  • @FiveRustyNails
    @FiveRustyNails Місяць тому +1

    Tea light in a coffee jar. Problem solved.

  • @amonster8mymother
    @amonster8mymother Місяць тому +1

    The flues seem to break.

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  Місяць тому +1

      Yep you have to be careful with them. thanks for watching!!

    • @amonster8mymother
      @amonster8mymother Місяць тому

      @HillbillyMusings I've had two of them break. You have to clean them every time. They break when you slide them down over the candle 9ver the little holders that keep the candle in place. Wax builds up inside the flue. So you have to clean them so they slide down.

  • @petemitchell6788
    @petemitchell6788 4 місяці тому +1

    If you wanna make “short lil videos” use WAY less words dude. You talk just to hear yourself do it. 🤦🏿‍♂️

    • @HillbillyMusings
      @HillbillyMusings  4 місяці тому

      Yes sir I'll freely admit I tend to ramble on, I watch my own videos for entertainment sometimes, which is kind of sad :) Thanks for the comment and Thanks for watching!!