Brenda (OH) Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Can anyone tell me if a 62 cotton is comparable to the Low Smoke Zinc #17? I need to order more of the #17's but WSP shipping is a killer for small orders. Thanks in advance . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanaE Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Can anyone tell me if a 62 cotton is comparable to the Low Smoke Zinc #17? I need to order more of the #17's but WSP shipping is a killer for small orders. Thanks in advance . .Brenda, I'm test burning a pillar right now to see what happens. I use the low smoke 17's in these normally, so put in a 62 cotton to see how differently they burn. I'll let you know tomorrow what type of difference I see, after I can get through 2 to 3 burns.DanaE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda (OH) Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 Hey Thanks Dana ~ I recently placed an order with WSP and over looked needing the LS #17 wicks. :undecided I checked shipping for the wicks alone and I think I will look for other alternatives before ordering just them. I do have the 62 cotton on hand and I am thinking that they should be comparable. Let me know how your pillar does . . I appreciate your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanaE Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Brenda, what wax do you use? I use the low smoke 17's in my OK6228 pillars. So far, the burn is not going very well. The 62 C's are burning maybe 1-1/2" of the 3" pillar; the shell is way too thick. I let it burn about 5 hours and then blew it out. I'll relight it in an hour or two and let it burn for another 4 hours or so and see what happens. If it's another pillar wax, you may be okay. Only the OK6228 seems to need a huge wick.DanaE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda (OH) Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 Dana ~ I am using J300 wax. I use the LS #17 for my hard to wick scents - specifically Orange Clove and Clove - in the wide mouth half pint and pint Ball Mason's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanaE Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Ah, okay. Well, it looks like the 62C isn't quite as hot as the LS17, but you could give it a try and test one. I definitely wouldn't be able to substitute this wick in an emergency, which is a shame. Since my wax is so much harder, you may have better luck wicking the jars than I do wicking the pillars.DanaE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda (OH) Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 Thank you madam I always appreciate your wicking experience. I have a 62 cotton poured up ready to test in the container. Thanks again ~ Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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