anncal Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Everything is overwicked. Wicking down a size from an ECO-8 to an ECO-6 somehow made the problem worse in multiple candles. Using Probend 600 in 8-oz tins, is there a better line of wicks I ought to be using? I'm torn between ordering the next size(s) down in ECO or just outright switching as I'm tired of dumping money into wicks that aren't working for me. I've noticed the PB600 stays rather soft even after a 4 week cure - does this mean I should consider looking for wicks that aren't as "hot"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Ov Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 4 hours ago, anncal said: Everything is overwicked. Wicking down a size from an ECO-8 to an ECO-6 somehow made the problem worse in multiple candles. Using Probend 600 in 8-oz tins, is there a better line of wicks I ought to be using? I'm torn between ordering the next size(s) down in ECO or just outright switching as I'm tired of dumping money into wicks that aren't working for me. I've noticed the PB600 stays rather soft even after a 4 week cure - does this mean I should consider looking for wicks that aren't as "hot"? Maybe cd's would be better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErronB Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 I would try CD / HTP, or maybe even LX. It's a very forgiving parasoy as far as wicking goes. I think I've only ever used Eco in 2 candles I've made out of god knows how many, doesn't work out for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageSlowdive Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 I've been testing with ECO1s and even they burn incredibly hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anncal Posted May 21, 2021 Author Share Posted May 21, 2021 17 hours ago, ErronB said: I would try CD / HTP, or maybe even LX. It's a very forgiving parasoy as far as wicking goes. I think I've only ever used Eco in 2 candles I've made out of god knows how many, doesn't work out for me. Could you point me in the right direction for size? CS doesn't include ProBlend in their wick guide, and TFC just lists CD 12 - 22 as being appropriate for my container size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfroberts Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 CD's also do well in PB600. For an 8oz tin, I'd start testing w/CD 8. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErronB Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 8 hours ago, anncal said: Could you point me in the right direction for size? CS doesn't include ProBlend in their wick guide, and TFC just lists CD 12 - 22 as being appropriate for my container size. Honestly it's a complete shot in the dark because it depends on all the other factors like how much fragrance you're using, what type of fragrance it is, if you're using dye, etc. But like bfroberts said, a CD8 is a good start, I'd guess it would be somewhere around there. 12-22 in a 8oz tin is way over the top. I won't comment on HTP because I haven't tested the 'new' variants yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anncal Posted May 24, 2021 Author Share Posted May 24, 2021 Thanks, all. I bought small packs of CDs ranging from 4-12...I know I shouldn't have to go to those extreme ends but I'm not willing to write off anything at this point. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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