mzphee Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Ok I am waiting on several results to come in from testers. I am testing the 12oz status jarWax: 6006 mix with 10% soyJar: 12oz status jar heatedFo: monkey farts .9Wick: 60z I was going to wait until the end but I need some feed back now. I'm on test burn #4 I've been testing 3hr wait 4hr then test again.. Ok I have not reached a full melt pool yet. The hot throw is fine.. But it has major hang up in my opinion. Should I abort the mission Or order 62z or double wick which I don't want to do. Here's the last burn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I would keep burning further down the jar. About the half way point the convection created will change everything.Unlike many people, i don't fret about early hang up. If the flame is reasonable, and the HT is fine, don't change anything yet. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzphee Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Ok TallTayl I will keep going.. I was getting nervous..lol I have about 7 candles out being tested and I keep this one and the smaller jars... I will keep going.. Thank you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Are you saying that you do a test burn for 4 hours, then blow out and let the jar sit for 3 hours and then start it up again for another 4 hour test burn? If that is how I'm reading it, I would say to let it sit for a few hours and starting over is creating a problem. I always wait till the next day for mine b/4 I start another test......but that is me. How long has the candle been cured for b/4 you did your first test burn? Like Tall tayle said, keep going though. Trappeur 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 As long as your wick isn't drowning out, keep going. Like Tall Tayl I don't reach full melt pool till the 3 and sometimes 4 burn, which usually melts the previous hang up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzphee Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 yes that's what im doing burn for 3 sorry and then sit for 3, then start again ... I did continue its coming along but still testing I will post a picture shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzphee Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 thanks Chris im still going at it, I will keep you guys posted...now on the other hand im testing the 8oz status with 44z wicks .. they are doing great.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I agree with TallTayl and ChrisR. You have to burn all the way down to get proper results of a test burn. You really can't tell what a candle is going to do once/after it hits the halfway point until you get there. Also, as Trapp said, you may not be letting your candle rest long enough, to get solid enough to get correct results. If it were me, I'd wait minimum 16-20 hours between burns. Keep going and watch your results. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzphee Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 I agree with TallTayl and ChrisR. You have to burn all the way down to get proper results of a test burn. You really can't tell what a candle is going to do once/after it hits the halfway point until you get there. Also, as Trapp said, you may not be letting your candle rest long enough, to get solid enough to get correct results. If it were me, I'd wait minimum 16-20 hours between burns. Keep going and watch your results. Good luck!Thank you guys so much wow I never thought to wait 16-20hrs between burns... Thank you I will try it .... I must be crazy to want to switch jars lol or add jars I have 12 scents to test with wax wick of combos.. Lol and 2 new jars .... Crazy candle lady here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzphee Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 Ok here's a few pictures after 9 test burns ... Waiting 3 hours before each..... My husband allowed the last test burn run over ... That's why it's black around the jar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLG Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 From just looking at the pictures, it looks like you probably should wick up. I usually have some hang up on the sides, but it usually catches up within the second or third burn. If I'm reading your posts correctly, these pictures are after a total of 27 hours of burn time? If that's the case, I would suggest you test a couple of larger wicks (two separate candles) side by side. I have tested Eco 4, 6, and 8 (depending on the fragrance) in those jars and have had really good luck. When I test, I also wait at least 12 hours between testings. Also, you could remelt the remaining wax into another jar and retest your wick by increasing your wait time between burns. You never know, it may fix your problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Member Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 i always have hang up with this jar. IMO it is kind of an awkward diameter to wick - too small to double wick but too wide for a single. wicking up usually just causes tunneling for me without a wider melt pool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangazer1 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 As a customer, I would never be happy with that burn. It would seem like such a waste of wax. I would want a full mp by the third burn and if I love a candle I burn it twice a day or more if I'm home. I try and think customer and hot throw Has to be great but safe. Def full mp by third burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzphee Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 I think I found a wick 62z it's doing well so far 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangazer1 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I think I found a wick 62z it's doing well so farAre these the status jars from the dollar tree? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangazer1 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 I'm testing the 51z's in the dollar store status with 6006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grani L Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 I think I am also headed back in the direction of the status jars and tumblers with the 6006. The salsa jars I am currently testing collect a lot of soot with and without soy blended. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzphee Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 Are these the status jars from the dollar tree?Yep this is the jar.. Lol.. The 62 is working so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 I had to go back and reread the first post here. So, this is a 12 oz jar and my guess is that you have about 9 oz of wax in it with .9 oz FO. I don't remember if Monkey Farts is a heavy FO - but I think it is.I think the problem might be too much FO. A 6% load would be in the range of 5.4 - 6.0 ounces (depending on how you figure it). You're at a 10% load. You might get better burning results and pretty much the same hot throw with less FO. It's worth considering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzphee Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 I had to go back and reread the first post here. So, this is a 12 oz jar and my guess is that you have about 9 oz of wax in it with .9 oz FO. I don't remember if Monkey Farts is a heavy FO - but I think it is.I think the problem might be too much FO. A 6% load would be in the range of 5.4 - 6.0 ounces (depending on how you figure it). You're at a 10% load. You might get better burning results and pretty much the same hot throw with less FO. It's worth considering.I will try that I'm still texting this jar trying to add it next year(early I hope)lol.. I've been testing on and off for a year. The problem is I want to use zinc so I have to make it work.. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I use zinc wicks in 6006 (and I add a bit of 464 to the pot) so it's doable. I even got a zinc to burn a soy candle! The things we learn along the way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangazer1 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Yep this is the jar.. Lol.. The 62 is working so farThe 62 isn't too hot or sooty? Oh you add soy also to 6006? I like it straight so the One fo I've tested with color had done well with a 51z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzphee Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 i use 15% of soy so I have to go up... the 51z did me no just at all .. I do want to play around with the 60 again... im wondering if I need to try a new wick instead of zinc..ugh I really like my zinc I don't know why but I do... im going to go down on my fo load... I read the excel could hold .9 so I pushed it... im testing 464 which can hold fo good also... im gonna try a few other mixtures too.... more money more money more money...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 more money more money more money...lolThis is the very reason why if a scent does not throw at 6% I don't' use it. Too hard on my bottom line, and there are too many good fo's out there that you don't need to go more than that to get great results. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Hi Mzphee, How long you letting your candles cure? Trappeur 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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