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Post by traveller on Aug 1, 2021 16:39:31 GMT 1
I find a candle nice and relaxing, I know some people hate them, but for fans like myself, I’m using Aldi £3,99 jar Sicilian lemon at the moment, why does half the wax get left on the side of the jar, and not burn down equally on all side? I’ve tried trimming the wick, but it makes no difference.
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Post by Olave H on Aug 1, 2021 16:52:28 GMT 1
I find a candle nice and relaxing, I know some people hate them, but for fans like myself, I’m using Aldi £3,99 jar Sicilian lemon at the moment, why does half the wax get left on the side of the jar, and not burn down equally on all side? I’ve tried trimming the wick, but it makes no difference. Maybe like Colemans Mustard, they make their money from the bits left on the side. When my missus used the things I used to melt the left over bits in the microwave oven & make new ones using wicks bought cheaply online. If you're thinking about doing the same don't forget to remove the metal wick holders before micro waving as they'll catch fire if you don't. I found this out the hard way.
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Post by Aardvark on Aug 1, 2021 17:04:24 GMT 1
I find a candle nice and relaxing, I know some people hate them, but for fans like myself, I’m using Aldi £3,99 jar Sicilian lemon at the moment, why does half the wax get left on the side of the jar, and not burn down equally on all side? I’ve tried trimming the wick, but it makes no difference. Poor design. This is the result of the diameter being to large for the thickness (and the heat produced) of the wick. The same as when a really thick candle burns for a while making a pool in the centre that eventually drowns the wick. The ratio of wick thickness to overall candle diameter is critical. |
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Post by FFS on Aug 1, 2021 17:46:43 GMT 1
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Post by traveller on Aug 13, 2021 18:07:49 GMT 1
Maybe like Colemans Mustard, they make their money from the bits left on the side. When my missus used the things I used to melt the left over bits in the microwave oven & make new ones using wicks bought cheaply online. If you're thinking about doing the same don't forget to remove the metal wick holders before micro waving as they'll catch fire if you don't. I found this out the hard way.
How long does it take to melt them in the microwave? |
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Post by Olave H on Aug 13, 2021 19:04:49 GMT 1
Maybe like Colemans Mustard, they make their money from the bits left on the side. When my missus used the things I used to melt the left over bits in the microwave oven & make new ones using wicks bought cheaply online. If you're thinking about doing the same don't forget to remove the metal wick holders before micro waving as they'll catch fire if you don't. I found this out the hard way.
How long does it take to melt them in the microwave? Depends on how much you're trying to melt but not very long. Seconds rather than minutes on full power. If you try it, keep your eye on things & switch off the micro before all the bits seem to have melted 'cos they'll carry on melting with the residual heat. |
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Post by ibis on Aug 13, 2021 19:23:32 GMT 1
or use a bain marie is another option with less risk to home or microwave
I do not know if that is correct spelling for double boiler or if that is even correct... Sorry - 5 pint @ €1,50 per night...
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