tonyalkay Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Finally got one candle to burn with a full melt pool with 6006 in a 3.5" jar. I used a 60z (really wanting to get away from zinc wicks). It actually left a tiny bit of hangup until about half-way down the jar and then it started burning with a full melt pool. Awesome scent throw even on the first few burn that did not have a full melt pool. The problem is, I have soot, more than I want. That is with me trimming every time. Can anybody suggest a wick that is comparable to 60z. I have a HTP but largest is 105. I have some CD and LX sample packs too. I have tried a CD 18 in two other FO's and the melt pool would never catch up but haven't tried any other wicks except zinc in that one particular FO that the 60z worked on. Thanks. I am just excited that I finally got a full melt pool in at least one of my testers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Have you thought of double wicking? You could use smaller wicks which would lessen the soot... just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyalkay Posted February 4, 2006 Author Share Posted February 4, 2006 I did try to double wick on one of the FOs. I tried CD7 and although they did give a full melt pool and the melt pool was fast on the first burn and then the second burn they did not get a full melt pool and they were trying to drown out and then tried CD8 and got a FMP too fast and felt they made the jar too hot. This testing is driving me nuts but I am determined to get this down, slowly but surely. But I am open for more suggestions on double wicking also. I have HTP's, CD's, LX's and zincs (trying to stay away from zincs but will use if I have to) to test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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