zinc wicks - exposed wire during burns

[wthomas57]

Hey everyone,

For those of youw ho use zinc wicks in any applications... do you ever have the ones that the the wick is burning down on its own (completely self trimming)... all except the wire in the middle. It seems to not burn down like the rest and it stick up above the remaining wick. Its sharp, which is one concern. But its also ugly and could raise potential questions. I am torn here. Because when I see this,  the candle is burning literally PERFECTLY. No soot, no smoke, no mushroom, FMP, not too hot, and self trimming. Its beautiful. BUT...... BUUUUT........ the darn wire still sticking out some. 

 

Anyone else have this occasionally? Sometimes, its along with white ashy build up as well. Which makes it worse. 

I this from being "underwicked" perse or what? How do you combat this? Any suggestions or thoughts?

 

Thanks everyone