John W

I did see the pan test one but not sure how much exactly it would apply since with the jar being larger part of it probably won't reach a full melt pull till second burn when the the jar heats up too, at least that's my thinking... Which is certainly not always correct! 

Thanks everyone!  I've got test samples for every series except LX so I'm just going to do an all out everything test.  I'll post results in the forum I saw marked for wick testing.

Thanks again for the thoughts and ideas! 

2 hours ago, bfroberts said:

I haven’t used 6006 in a while but when I did I found Eco wicks to be a great fit.  But the size has to be right because even 1 size too large can be ugly. I’m not overly familiar with that jar but based on the diameter I would have started with Eco 8. It’s important to note that 6006 continues to harden for a long time. A burn after a long cure is very different than the burn of a freshly poured candle.  Curing also improves the burn and results in significantly less mushrooming and soot.

With the mushrooming I'm getting now though wouldn't moving up to an 8 from a 6 be worse?  And this candle has cured over 2 weeks BTW, now, some others I'm getting ready to are only a few days though. 

As for the fragrance oil shouldn't the 8% be safe though, or is it just the size of the candle that's giving me such an effect? 

Of course dropping to 7% also makes me worry about hot throw. 

11 hours ago, TallTayl said:

@bfroberts usually recommends the wick chart from candlescience.  Some 6006 batches may vary, but it should be a decent start.

 

i’d be inclined to use less FO with that combo to reduce carbon heading and soot.

I've looked up all the charts, candlescience specifically recommends an ECO 10 which I'm under. 

Here's images about 3 hours into my 4th 4hr burn. 

So just like it says, I'm using 6006 wax with FO of 8%.

Jar is 12oz Salsa jar with a diameter of 3.5"

I've been using an ECO 6 with fairly good results and a GREAT hot throw, but it does get some mushrooming and of course soot on the jar rim. 

Just curious as to what others use in this size?

I'm currently starting to test multiple types (HTP, CD, Premier 700's) and sizes but figured I'd try to cheat by asking the peers lol

Thanks in advance!