Blog
- March 15, 2024
When it comes to outdoor lighting, gas lanterns offer a timeless and elegant solution. At French Market Lanterns, we offer a variety of gas lantern styles to suit your needs. Two popular options are post mount and column mount gas lanterns. In this blog post, we'll explore the differences between these two mounting styles to help you make an informed decision for your outdoor space.
What is a Post Mount Gas Lantern?
- February 13, 2024
Finding the right lantern to meet your needs can seem overwhelming. Lanterns come in countless shapes, sizes, finishes, and styles. There are a number of customizations that can be made and accessories that can be chosen. They can be placed in many places both indoors and out. But fear not, your friendly team at French Market Lanterns has put together these guides to help you to narrow down your selection.
Where is the Lantern Going to be Located?
“Where is the lantern going to be located?” is actually a fairly loaded question. At the most macro level, the geographical location must be a factor in your selection. Mountain populations deal with altitude and wide temperature swings between summer and winter, while those near the ocean have salty sea air that leaves a film on surfaces.
- August 25, 2023
Automated options are available on gas lanterns to ensure safe operation and in some cases improved energy efficiency.
Automatic Shut-Off Value
When installing The CopperSmith gas lanterns, we recommend using an Automatic Shut-Off Valve to safely shut off the flow of gas to the open flame burner if the flame is blown out. This feature is only available on CopperSmith gas lanterns.
Electronic Igniter
The Electronic Igniter from Primo does not automatically shut off the flow of gas, but will light the flame after detecting it has been blown out. This feature is only available on Primo Gas Lanterns.
- July 17, 2023
Creative backyard lighting ideas can transform your outdoor space into an inviting and enchanting oasis. Whether you have a small patio or a lavish lawn, it deserves to be enjoyed even after dark. The right lighting concepts and fixtures add a completely different mood to your backyard by setting a scene for enjoyment or relaxation, adding a sense of mystery to vast spaces, highlighting landscape features, and accentuating architectural features of your home while providing safety lighting and improving navigation.
Here are some creative outdoor lighting ideas to help you create the perfect ambiance that you can enjoy on your own on a perfect starry evening or with company.
Create a Festive Atmosphere with String Lights
String lights are a popular and versatile option for adding a festive touch to your backyard. You might have already seen these lights at garden weddings, with small bulbs connected by a thin wire and strung along trees, fences, pergolas,
- August 01, 2022
The word “lantern” gives rise to thoughts of bygone eras, even for those who might not know about the deep history of lanterns. In the most general sense, the device is an encompassed source of light used for illumination. The enclosure was the most important part of this invention, ensuring that the light source would not be extinguished by wind or rain, and reducing the risk of fire if it were to spark or fall. Lanterns are typically constructed using a metal frame that creates four to eight sides with glass windows and a hook on top. Variations can include a round-shaped enclosure or windows made of plastic, paper, or tinplates with holes. The light source can be a candle, liquid oil with a wick, gas with a mantle, or electric.