gmp Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 How much wax do you pour into the 12 oz Metro Jars? (I believe they are also called Status Jars). My filled weight is about 20oz (7.875 oz wax + 12.125 glass = 20 oz)I was curious b/c I was wondering what the acceptable fill level was. If I fill them too high, it seems to impact the flame. But I don't want to fill them too low, either.Thank so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah-soy Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Wow, that jar weight sounds heavy. Did you weigh with the lid on?I gave up on the 12oz metro out of frustration getting it wicked properly, but when I was testing them I would only pour up to the point where it would meet the fitment...can't fill any further than that or the fitment will smash the wax! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah-soy Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Well ignore my comment on the jar weight...I read your post incorrectly:tiptoe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patience Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 can't fill any further than that or the fitment will smash the wax!Yup...I've done that. Duh8 oz. wax in mine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittykat Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 9.5 oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmp Posted March 6, 2007 Author Share Posted March 6, 2007 Thanks, everyone. And as you say, these buggers sure are hard to wick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I use 8.5 oz in mine. What wicks are your using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmp Posted March 6, 2007 Author Share Posted March 6, 2007 Ugh! I'm still trying to figure that out!So far I've tried CD8 - too high a flame and yet tunneled Could not get FMPHTP 51 - too small, tunneledHTP 62 - great for beginning of test, but drowns during marathon burnsI am realy trying to avoid zincs, so I am going to try one size up on the HTP's, then try LX's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I use a LX 104 for my metro jars. Now I do know that some metro can be a little wider then others but that is what works for mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabbledoya Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I'm just now testing my metro jars (I've had them a good while). I'm testing one now with an RRD 50--the first 2 burns hung a little, but the 3rd one yesterday caught up. GL's Grapefruit Watermelon BTW--it smells awesome! 9.875 oz--it just touches the plastic part of the lid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmp Posted March 6, 2007 Author Share Posted March 6, 2007 Thanks so much for the input. I tend to get analysis paralysis with this stuff so your feedback does help rein me in. I've been testing candles (tins, mason, metro) since, oh, October! and have yet to be satisfied. :embarasse Right now I am burning the metro with the HTP 73. It just started so I can't say for sure how it will do, but so far so good! By the way, I am using J-223, and using AMish Harvest from Peaks.Thanks again!Gina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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