pinetreecandles Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I have been using Low Smoke Zincs with my J223 candles for a couple years now. I have never really had any problems and never had any complaints from customers, but they don't work as well with the heavier scents.I have several scents I can't seem to get the LSZ to work with that my customers would like me to carry. I have decided to try to find a different wick that works well with J223 and heavier scents.Anyone have a suggestion on where to start? I have already tried HTP's that those are a no go.Thanks :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplykountry Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 What size container are you using??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinetreecandles Posted February 28, 2008 Author Share Posted February 28, 2008 They range from 3 - 4 inches in diameter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoopie Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 You might want to try an RRD37 or RRD40..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommy2six Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I don't use your wax I use J50. I have been told that our waxes are similar, don't know if this is true, but candlescience recommends the eco series for J50. I actually ordered a sample pack to try out. I use zinc wicks and havent had a problem with any scent but if I could achieve the same scent throw with less or no mushrooming, well that would be great. Not sure if this wick will actually work but I am willing to try. I have used the LX wicks and although they were ok I did not think the scent throw was as good. Good Luck! Wicking is a PIA but also I think kind of fun, its neat to see all the variables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sndfrddy Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I find CD's to work the best in J223. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I've changed wax but I used regular zinc wicks with J223 for many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxGirl Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Try CD wicks. When all else fails, CD wicks always seems to be the best bet. For that size container I'd try a CD12 first and go up or down from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinetreecandles Posted March 3, 2008 Author Share Posted March 3, 2008 Thank you very much for the replies :smiley2: I ordered a couple kits to checkout CD and ECO. Will give them a try and go from there.Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicken Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Just wondering what luck you had with your wick testing? I use the Low smoke zinc in my j223 soy mix also and hate the mushrooming I have had lately. I tried CD's but they dont seem to give off even half the scent throw as the Low smokes. I was thinking of trying the ECO 's also. Anyone else having this mushroom problem lately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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