lsbennis Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Ok...so I decided to break out of my soy bubble and try Paraffin...I ordered some IGI 4627 cause I wanted really good ct and ht. I have so far been testing for about 1 week using a 3 inch tumbler and have tried HTP 83 & 105...LX 22 and a 52-31-18Z...I still need to try CD's and Eco's. Do not like RRD's!So far I have not gotten a full MP and I have soot all over......a black type of film on stuff! Is this normal for this wax or is it just paraffin in general that will do that? Any additional wick suggestions would be greatly appreciated...lol :rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGirl Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I use this wax exclusively and use only zincs with it. I only have a sooting problem if I don't trim the wick and set it burn way too long. Also, you have to get the right size for your container and fo. For some reason an open wide container takes a bigger wick than a jelly or mason jar with a smaller opening. A 51Z is pretty much my standard for those with some fo variations causing me to wick up or even double wick with 1 or 2 fo's. In my 3" column container I have to use a 62Z. the wider top doesn't keep as much heat in the container so you have to wick bigger. IMO! Zincs are the preferred wick with 4627. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I use this wax exclusively and use only zincs with it. I only have a sooting problem if I don't trim the wick and set it burn way too long. Also, you have to get the right size for your container and fo. For some reason an open wide container takes a bigger wick than a jelly or mason jar with a smaller opening. A 51Z is pretty much my standard for those with some fo variations causing me to wick up or even double wick with 1 or 2 fo's. In my 3" column container I have to use a 62Z. the wider top doesn't keep as much heat in the container so you have to wick bigger. IMO! Zincs are the preferred wick with 4627.Ditto on everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted June 22, 2007 Author Share Posted June 22, 2007 Thanks Indy and PA...I do not have a lot of Zincs since I don't really put them in soy blends but I do have some 60-44-18z's hanging around. Im going to give them a try and see what happens. Thanks again for you help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katy Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 The zinc wicks help with the soot. I do not normally get the soot. Sometimes when I have a large jar and forget to trim the wick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGirl Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 For your container you're gonna need a 62Z more than likely. I hardly ever use 60's at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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