Testing...need some input

[EmpressC]

Hi all. Even though I'm posting pics, I didn't think this should go in the gallery section cuz it's really not a beautiful finished creation. It's just a test. Anyhoo...

I am testing CD10 and CD12 wicks in a 3 x 3 x 4.5 square pillar, 4625 wax. I would like some input on which wick you all think is doing better. The CD10 appears to be tunnelling. The CD12 seems to be burning more wax, but I am not sure if it's burning too much. What do you think?

Apologies for the crudity of pics...they were taken with my cell phone.

First one is CD10, last two are CD 12. Any input would be greatly appreciated. TIA.

Edited to add: the CD10 is after 2 3-hour burns. The CD12 is after 3 3-hour burns.

[Patience]

This is a tough one...a square pillar will never have a perfect melt pool, right? The CD 12 looks as though it may have a blow out at some point, so between the two I'd choose the CD10.

[dcroome2005]

I would say CD 10 as well

[Georgia]

I have to agree. I have found with square pillars that as they burn they leave a good shell but as they get shorter they consume more of those corners.

[EmpressC]

Thanx for the input. Wow! I was thinking the CD12 was better, so it's good I asked. I'll continue to let them both burn to see the results. I also have an LX20 burning as well. It looked pretty similar to the CD10, so I didn't bother to post that pic. Based on your comments, I suppose the LX20 might not be a bad choice, since it is less expensive. Although with regard to soot, the CD wicks seem to be superior. I also had an HTP tester but it was sooting like crazy, so I decided against it after the first 3 hour burn.

Thanks and any additional comments are welcome.