I plan to hang these lanterns overhead in an open pop-up tent. Does anyone know if the repellant/heat rises so that it won't be effective from above?
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I would not use the lantern inside the tent. It is not made for inside use. It says right on the box not to start it inside the house. It is supposed to work up to 15'. So why not put it outside the tent and be safe? The heat does rise from the top,
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I bought one of these for my mom in law and she said when she uses it around the fire, it only seems to work when she puts it on the ground. She tried putting it on a table next to her and she said it seemed like it didn't work as well. Good luck!
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We are in naples florida and the no seeums stop us from enjoying the yard as soon as the sun starts to go down. Anyone have experience using this with no seeums?
1777747
There lanterns are a bit flimsy so be careful when opening them. There is a hole in the center of the paraffin. Place the wire in the hole and bend it so it secures the paraffin.
1687023
NO, I would NOT use them for lamps. They only balloon up because of the heat of fire. A light bulb would not create enough heat to keep the lantern inflated and it would eventually fall on the bulb and catch fire. They claim to be fire retardant, but I have personally seen them catch fire, and rather easy.
2202234
No shouldn't be if, you have at least an 8" fan in the tent. They don't put out a lot of heat as you would think...
932185
Not if you zip the screen. By zipping the screen up it will completely close off the outside and keep from any thing coming into the tent.Also I put old tent poles into the ground to pull the mid line tight instead of staking the line to the ground this made the tent open up a lot. Don't forget to scotch guard !!! and buy good tent stakes
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I think so! It's just a candle that you light, so if you store it in a cool, dry place it should work. Keep it out of moisture because the lantern is a thin tissue paper. These were so much fun at my daughter's wedding.
2212852
Mine was near the house so it blocked the wind. You could put a metal box with a hole for fumes around the top to see if that helped it stay lit.
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No flame type heater is safe in a tent. Now with that being said, i have use mine in a pop up blind for hunting. Just have to make sure you have the tank on a stable base and no objects close to the bell of the heater. Tents being nylon, if the bell is to close it, it will melt the fabric. Would not recommend use during sleeping.
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Yes it makes it harder to light and keep lit and they will travel off quickly it will not go straight up. I suggest waiting until there is no wind. They are beautiful to watch.
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We let our sky lanterns go at our farm. They sailed away over the pastures and tree tops. It is an exciting, yet slightly scary thing to watch. They take off quick. The heat and fire keeps them floating until the flame goes out. I would be sure to avoid any close trees and if it is drought conditions, I would be worried. We have set them off twice and it was a big success. Be sure to have one person be the lighter, have two people per lantern, and follow the directions....they are beautiful! :)
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Real windy conditions, not a good idea. Light wind and you'll be ok. Make sure the lanterns are completely filled with hot air so they have the best chance of going straight up rather than fly horizontal first. We set them off and a couple landed in trees. Nothing caught fire but there could have been a problem if we were in drier conditions. We are in Florida and have had a lot of rain.
667920
I think it could depending on your spacing, they are fairly heavy, but I did have a couple of my torches blow over in a mild wind. As a little extra insurance if possible I would stake them down.
856649
The bottom of the heater stays cool but I would make sure the air flow is clear both intake and output. It also would potentially burn you if you touch the top where the air comes out. Although I use my unattended in my basement, I would neither keep on in a tent where is it closer to flammable materials not ever attended. I am sure it is not made for that purpose so caution is absolutely necessary.
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Yes , wind may affect the ability to light the lantern easily. But once the lantern is lit, light wind should not blow the fuel source out. Too much wind may affect the lantern's trajectory if you release the lantern in a fire hazard area that is something to be aware of.
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I would suggest to either not hanging it so high up or having a ladder. I haven't had th luxery yet of camping in mine but that's th way I would go. I've thought about bringing a ladder.
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We don't use it in an I closed space and have never had it on high but if it's not near anything I don't see a problem. We just love it.the heat is directed downwards and there's no flame to worry about. Hope this has been helpful.
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Hello, Thank you for your inquiry! The sky lanterns are meant to fly, they can not be used like lamps. They should also not be anchored down once they are lit that can become a fire hazard. I would recommend using a basic round paper lantern if you would like to use it for decorations, those will work out better. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions, we would be happy to assist you. Customer Service RepresentativeJust Artifacts1-866-620-8328