gerrie Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I have a jar that's about 2 7/8" diameter. I'm using GL 70/30. From what I understand, and I believe after all my single wick testing, that this wax needs to be double wicked in a jar this size. My question is, it's only been about 1 hour since I started testing with my 2 LX14's and I already have a full melt pool. Is this to soon? Flames don't seem to big, jar does feel fairly hot, but it's a pretty thin jar. Since I've never double wicked I'm not sure what I should be looking for. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Hi Gerrie!! :wave: That's a bit too fast and your jar may get way too hot the further down it burns. I'd try (2) LX10's first........the first couple burns may not give you a full MP, but it should catch up further down. Have a good Thanksgiving my friend!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I agree that the wicks are too big. I got a pretty decent burn in 2 1/2-3" container with Eco 8 but do have a container that is 2.5" and the glass is 1/4" thick - that one takes an Eco 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Do you use HTP's at all? I'd try 2 HTP 73's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racolvin Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 2 7/8"? That's about as close to 3" as makes no difference Is it a cylindrical container? If so, a single LX22 or 24 should work fine. I use a single LX24 in my 3.25" jars with no trouble at all, but then my wax is GW464 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrie Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Thanks girls!! I'll try AGAIN, I have both LX and HTP's so I'll give them both a try. Pam, I know you seem to have good luck with those eco wicks, and I use them with my status jar, but seems anything bigger gives me nothing but soot and dancing flames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrie Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 2 7/8"? That's about as close to 3" as makes no difference Is it a cylindrical container? If so, a single LX22 or 24 should work fine. I use a single LX24 in my 3.25" jars with no trouble at all, but then my wax is GW464I've tried the LX22 in 3 oils and none have developed a full MP, but I could try a 24 and see what happens. And yes, it is cylindrical. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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