Talk:Fragrance lamp

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The article said the lamp's normal operational temperature is too low to cumbost virtually anything, how low is it? Please be specific state a degree celcius there. According to my observation, the operating wick can burn through a piece of plain paper, that is certainly not considered as "temperature is too low". —Preceding unsigned comment added by Rexis (talk • contribs) 05:35, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

COMBUSTION produces carbon dioxide and water, please dont ignore simple science fact. And please, study more about science facts before posting jokes in wikipedia. Rgds Rexis —Preceding unsigned comment added by Rexis (talk • contribs) 04:06, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

Catalytic combustion? What nonsense. And dangerous even if people believe the claim of 85% of bacteria killed. This is Wikipedia at its worst. -- 85.179.2.12 14:55, 10 February 2007 (UTC)


Actually it is catalytic combustion. The wick stone contains platinum, palladium and other metals that catalyze the combustion of the isoproypl alcohol to produce ozone which destroys odors and bacteria. The chemistry is full of hundreds of examples where ceramic catalysts utilizing precious metals alter chemical reactions to beneficial outcomes. —Preceding unsigned comment added by FrankBelliss (talk • contribs) 18:37, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] Maurice Berger?

Why Maurice Berger not found in France history? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 218.111.3.125 (talk) 19:00, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

Feel doubt about this lamp. Why it cannot found in French wikipedia? I saw some people who edited the page came from Malaysia (IP patterns: 60.x.x.x, 218.x.x.x, 219.x.x.x). —Preceding unsigned comment added by 219.95.205.115 (talk) 19:45, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Ozone?

Hong Kong TVB already proved that it cannot produce any ozone. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 219.95.205.115 (talk) 20:03, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Need verification

Wiki administrator, please verify whether the lamp is fake. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 60.48.88.190 (talk) 17:46, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

No, they're real. you can buy them online. But this seems a lot like an ad to me. --Scott —Preceding unsigned comment added by 4.158.222.48 (talk) 18:10, 30 October 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Sales Scam?

There are abounding rumors that Pyramid Sales Scams are associated with the marketing of the Lampe Berger line of Catalytic lamps in the Eastern Hemisphere. Malaysian investors reportedly have been easily bilked via "get rich quick schemes."


The lamp, itself, is not a scam ... the principle of catalysis has not changed in 150 years. The ceramic stone does need to be cleaned or replaced periodically. Leaving the lamp filled & unused for more than a few days will make it very hard to light. Most fuels have a fragrance oil added which, in time, will leave residue on the stone.



[edit] Fuel?

Today's lamps may be used, exactly as were the originals, with straight 91% Isopropyl Alcohol as fuel.


Soaking & rinsing the stone and wick in this alcohol for 24 hours usually revives it.


Typically, 10 ml. of any good quality fragrance oil is added to 500 ml. of 91% Isopropyl Alcohol (common 91%, not 70%, rubbing alcohol).


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