wicking advice/improve hot throw.

[PSPjen]

Hey everyone. I need some suggestions.

I poured 3 5oz apothecary jars using ecosoya 135 and 1.5oz of apple jack & peel to 1 lb wax.

#1 and #2 HTP 104 (my sister took one to test)

#3 CD 12

Hot throw was ok on both, but not fantastic. My sis only let hers cure 2 days, she liked it but said it could have been stronger.

I let the other 2 cure for 1 week.

The diameter on the jars is 3inches.

#2 burned 2 hrs 15min and used .5oz wax with 4/16 inch deep melt pool. It did reach the edges of the jar.

#3 also burned 2 hrs 15 min, used .5 oz wax with a 6/16 in deep melt pool. It too reached the edge of the jar.

Soooooo, to improve the hot throw do I wick up to CD 20 and HTP 1212 for testing or do I increase the FO to 2oz per 1lb?

[tootie04]

Are you sure the FO you are using throws in the wax you are using? Some scents wont throw no matter what torch you put to them.

I am not familure with the wax you use but i am familure with the HTP wicks and the 1212 is a torch. I would try the 105 if ya feel ya have to wick up but i think you just may need a longer cure or a FO that will throw. You dont want over 1/2inch melt pool (at least I dont)

tootie

[PSPjen]

I used the apple jack and peel from millcreek which is on the list that is stickied for scents that throw in soy...

I thought that the 1212 looked huge . Maybe I'll try the 105 instead. On the other 2 it seemed like a 'correct' melt pool.

Maybe I need to add the FO even hotter? The manufacturer suggests 155 degrees....

[KandleKim]

If I am using the taller 5oz apothecary (3" high) I use an HTP 73 with CB Adv. I have tested the shorted (pressed) 5oz apothecary with HTP 93 & 105 with success depending on scents.

Kim

[PSPjen]

Kim -

It is the shorter 5 oz (I think! lol) I will try the htp 105 and see if that helps. What temp do you add your fo at?