Munch Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Is the height of the flame on your candle just personal preference or is there some type of standard out there that says "an ideal test burn flame is ___ inches high"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tereasa Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Under 6" is good... Actually, I think it has to do with heat. Too big of a flame, too hot of a jar and *BOOM*Instead of flame height, I check jar temp.JMO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 I don't have an "inch" size, but what I look for is the smallest flame that will still achieve the desired melt pool and burn with the wick trimmed to 1/4". HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Is the height of the flame on your candle just personal preference or is there some type of standard out there that says "an ideal test burn flame is ___ inches high"?I have wondered about this too, so I came up with my own idea of a height that makes me feel safe. I actually got a ruler out and measured the flames I liked. I found that as long as the flame was no larger than 1" - 1.25" I felt my candles weren't a fire hazard. Of course I am looking for all the other stuff too, melt pool, throw..... This is just my personal guideline, but I try to stick with it. If the flame gets any higher than 1.25", especially in my pillars, I feel they really pose a threat to catching stuff on fire. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munch Posted June 18, 2007 Author Share Posted June 18, 2007 Thanks all - I actually got my tape out today and measured. It was almost at an inch. I have had to keep wicking up in the ecosoya pure container wax and am up to ECO 14 for an 8 oz 2.5 diameter. That has been the best one to give me a full burn pool consistently and consistent flame. No where near the wicking chart recommendation. Appreciate the feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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