Oil lamp HK500 40 cm, chrome, Petromax

Petromax HK500 is without a doubt the most famous kerosene lamp in the world. With its impressive light output of 400 watts, the lamp combines unique high-pressure technology with an elegant, nostalgic design.

The robust pressure lamp fascinates not only retro design lovers, globetrotters and outdoor enthusiasts with its intense light, but is also used by humanitarian aid organisations and armed forces around the world. Thanks to its borosilicate glass cylinder made by Schott, it can withstand very high temperatures and is thus a reliable light source that can be used in all weather conditions.

The excellent light output of the Petromax lamp results from a simple but fascinating principle: Kerosene is fed under pressure into the carburettor. Here, the vaporized fuel reacts to the casing, which is impregnated with luminous salt. The result is bright, warm light. To make this principle work flawlessly, more than 200 components of the flashlight are still assembled by hand.