Technical
- - January 15, 2025
Want to install your gas lantern yourself? Our guide helps you assess the project's feasibility and provides step-by-step instructions. We also highlight when it's best to seek professional assistance, ensuring a safe and successful installation.
- - August 26, 2024
Copper gas or propane lanterns are a timeless addition to any home, offering both elegance and warm illumination. However, soot buildup can mar their beauty and efficiency. This guide will help you understand why soot forms on copper lanterns and how to prevent it, ensuring your lanterns remain a stunning focal point of your outdoor lighting.
- - April 23, 2024
Copper gas lanterns have been a beloved choice for outdoor lighting enthusiasts for centuries. Not only do they provide a warm, inviting glow to any exterior space, but they also possess a unique characteristic that sets them apart from other lighting options: the ability to develop a stunning patina over time.
French Market offers copper gas lanterns with an antique copper finish. This "living finish" is designed to age gracefully, transforming your lantern into a one-of-a-kind piece that tells a story of time and the elements.
When you first install your copper lantern, it will showcase a brilliant, eye-catching reddish-brown hue. As the years pass, this color will gradually shift, taking on a deeper brown tone before eventually darkening to an almost black shade. This process typically takes between two to three years, depending on the environment in which your lantern resides.
Interestingly, the speed at which your copper lantern develops its patina is influenced by the surrounding
- - March 14, 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?
A post mount gas lantern is designed to be installed on top of a freestanding post or pole. The post is typically anchored into the ground or a concrete foundation, providing a stable base for the lantern. Post mount lanterns are versatile and can be placed anywhere you have space for a post, such as along walkways, driveways, or in landscaped areas.
Benefits of Post Mount Gas Lanterns:
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Flexibility in placement
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Can be used to create a uniform look along a path or driveway
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Adjustable height based on the post size
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Suitable for areas where a column or wall is not available
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- - August 24, 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.
Costs & Benefits
Selecting a gas lantern with an electronic ignition system has the following costs and benefits:
- Cost-saving potential: While electronic ignition options for gas lanterns typically range from $550 to $600 per lantern, the potential cost savings may not be significant. If you plan to use the lantern only at night, the electronic igniter could save you approximately 50%
