pcbrook Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Does anyone here use Performa Wicks in soy or EzSoy, and if so, what are your comments? I have been thinking about trying these wicks but not too many people seem to use them and I was wondering if there was a reason for it. I use EzSoy a/k/a GB 415.TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaW Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I've used the performa95 with 8 oz jj and ezsoy and they work GREAT. The only problem I had is that I'm in TX and I have to order them from WI so it takes a week to get them in. I got an order in and the oil had spilled all over the wicks so I was out of wicks for a week waiting for them to get in and it put me in a real bind on production. I switched over to HTP's cause I can get them locally. Never could get the performa to work right in my big jars (4 in diam), but I do use performa180's in my 8 oz blue tumblers with 3 in diam. I love them cause they don't do the self trimming bend thing and they burn great. Give them a try I think you'll really love them. Actually, you've got me thinking about going back to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbrook Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 Thanks Lisa!I am sorry to hear about your dilemma about your oil and wick dilemma! I think I will order a sample pack and see how they do. I actually will be trying them out in larger jars. I have tried CDs and HTPs and I can get the HTPs to work in most but I am having a problem getting a few fragrances to work half way down the jar. I even double wick. If anyone else here has experience with these wicks I would love to hear from you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudiGa Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I have been testing the Performas in a 75/25 soy/para blend and so far so good. As long as you have the right combo they work GREAT. They are so smooth burning and I also like that they stand straight up. I double wicked a 16 oz melting pot jar, 3.5 in with 2 90's will try 85's, the 90's were a little to hot 3/4 of the way down. The 9 oz melting pot 3.25 in takes a 140 or 180.HTHs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbrook Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 I know what you mean about the curling. I am not sure why but that really bugs me. I just don't like the way the flame looks when the wick curls over. I must be a little anal. I am going to be trying them in 6 oz, 11 oz and 20 oz tureens. I am almost sure I will have to double wick the 20 oz. I have not ordered them yet. Just thought I would get some opinions on them to get a clue of what I am getting into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Try lightly twisting the wick (any flat wick) before you put your wick bar or wick centering tool on top of the jar...it helps a little with those curled wicks burning to one side or the other as the candle burns. I know what you mean about the curled wick...bugs me too. Really hate when it burns just one side of the candle, or one side more than the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbrook Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 You know I have heard about that but forgot all about it. I might just give it a try to see how it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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