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What duties are critical for lighthouse keepers' daily routine?

 title: 'THE BEACON FIRE.'

The daily routine of lighthouse keepers involves several critical duties. They cleanse and prepare the apparatus for nocturnal illumination[1]. Also, they must mount guard alternately after the light is exhibited[1]. The most important part of lighthouse keeper's duty is to 'light the lamps every evening at sun-set-ting, and keep them constantly burning, bright and clear, till sun-rising'[1].

Lighthouse keepers are instructed to acquire a thorough knowledge of the equipment used such as lamps, oil, wicks, lighting apparatus, and revolving machinery[1]. Cleanliness is extremely important, and all parts of the apparatus must be carefully freed from dust[1]. Two keepers are to be on duty, and there must be no excuse for disobeying this regulation[1].

Space: Lighthouses and Lightships 1870 By W. H. Davenport Adams

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