Fuel names

You're most welcome

Fantastic thread guys, nothing to input but plenty to read

OK. General question.

What sort of flashpoints are you looking for?

I am having a nightmare and could really do with some help. I am trying to purchase Kerosene/Paraffin in Hong Kong. Unfortunately not only am I having problems with the language but the only word for it is (sounds like) four soy. Also I can't read the labels.

What I have almost and have been sold is a totally different product, like turpentine, white spirit, needless to say it's a bit dangerous.

Some one please throw me a line and guide me in the right direction, perhaps how its written, pronounce etc.

Thank you so much in advance

L xx

We bought fuel in Hong Kong that was fine. It's basically lamp oil but is sold as Prayer Lamp Oil and can be bought form most shops that sell prayer lamps/buddah's etc...
Hope that helps!

In Hong Kong I used to buy some from a hardware store on Ashley Rd, Tsim sha tsui (next to Ebeneezers. Towards the no thru end of the road, across the road from gaylord Indian restaurant)

The fuel was like kerosene, although burnt a little hotter. The guys at the shop had some idea what i was using it for, even tho they didnt have great english (or rather i didnt have great cantonese).
They also let me burn a little to see the flame. Oh and dont worry, they sell it in old beer bottles

Good luck!

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