gmp Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 I am trying to decide between two wicks for my container candles, zinc 60 and zinc 62. I think Zinc 62 burns better, but only if trimmed after each burn. Zinc 60 would work if the user is not trimming often. When I burned the zinc 60 candle in humid weather, it burned fine, but when it was not humid and I burned it, I really had to babysit it to make sure I got a full meltpool. (Of course I was trimming both candles correctly).I guess the million dollar question is do you use the right wick and hope the user trims often or do you wick down to play it safe? Thanks for any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gdawg Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 I would choose the correct wick and also advise of proper usage for best results durning burning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmp Posted May 13, 2007 Author Share Posted May 13, 2007 Yeah, that does make sense, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamlaura Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 What jar are you using that you need to use 60 or 62? Just out of curiousity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 I use a 60 zinc in my 8oz. tumblers, it leaves a tiny bit of hang up on the first burn, but eventually catches up. I tried the 62 but like you said, just too much trimming. I do have to use the 62 on some harder to wick FO's though.I've had one burning for about 6 hours now (60z) with no trimming at all, and I'm so dang proud of it. LOL Still a bit of that hang up, but I know it'll catch up.Edited to add: I'm using IGI's 4630 wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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