rjdaines Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 As the title says, I am trying zincs for the first time. I've avoided zinc wicks because I grew up during the lead core wick era and thought that there were enough non-metal core wicks available that I would not need to use zincs. That said, I make a few votive candles because they are fun and make nice gifts. I usually use LX-10 wicks with them and for the most part they are great. If not trimmed the flame can get a tad large and once in a great while the wick can lay over and crack the holder. That has only happened to me once.So the time has come for me to test a zinc wick, which happens to be a 38-24-24-Z which came in the sample pack I got from Peak. Will let you know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Which wax are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 Which wax are you using?Forgot to mention that didn't I. I am using 4625 and 4794. I am watching the wick grow in length and the flame getting longer and longer. Not self trimming are they? Not sure I am liking these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Sure that isn't a 36-24-24z? You might experience some build up on the wick, but that's kind of typical of zincs I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 Sure that isn't a 36-24-24z? You might experience some build up on the wick, but that's kind of typical of zincs I think.Yes, a typo on my part but I am still not happy with the way they elongate. I have to constantly trim them. Then again, I have yet to find a votive wick that I am happy with. I may make some out of LX-8 that I have laying around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I'm using LX8 or LX10 in my 4625 votives and they work great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 I'm using LX8 or LX10 in my 4625 votives and they work great.Hi ksranch, I'm finding the LX-10 wicks to be a little to 'aggressive" in having a larger flame than I'd like. Glad to hear that the LX-8 wicks work, do you buy them pre-tabbed or make your own? If you buy them, who is your source (if I may ask)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Hi ksranch, I'm finding the LX-10 wicks to be a little to 'aggressive" in having a larger flame than I'd like. Glad to hear that the LX-8 wicks work, do you buy them pre-tabbed or make your own? If you buy them, who is your source (if I may ask)?I'm testing votives today too for HT on a bunch of scents that passed the tart HT test. I put a zinc in and took it back out for the same reason and have an LX in right now with the flame being a bit too high for my likes also. I'll go down a size and see how that goes. If not well, will try HTP. I love the HT CDs give but can't take the dancing flame from them....Its my OCD thing. I know they are wonderful wicks but just not for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 I'm testing votives today too for HT on a bunch of scents that passed the tart HT test. I put a zinc in and took it back out for the same reason and have an LX in right now with the flame being a bit too high for my likes also. I'll go down a size and see how that goes. If not well, will try HTP. I love the HT CDs give but can't take the dancing flame from them....Its my OCD thing. I know they are wonderful wicks but just not for me.Tried an HTP-31 a few days ago, flame still too big IMO. Testing an ECO-1 right now and it's not half bad, I predict that it too will be too big of a flame but it was worth a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Tried an HTP-31 a few days ago, flame still too big IMO. Testing an ECO-1 right now and it's not half bad, I predict that it too will be too big of a flame but it was worth a shot.Didn't even consider Eco for these thinking they'd run too hot but since I have them in every size in large qty, I'll go ahead and dig one out and try it before the HTP since the votive is cooling right now. I'd be a happy camper if an Eco worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Didn't even consider Eco for these thinking they'd run too hot but since I have them in every size in large qty, I'll go ahead and dig one out and try it before the HTP since the votive is cooling right now. I'd be a happy camper if an Eco worked.The flame on the ECO-1 is getting too long, try if you like but I don't think it's a winner. Looks like it's the LX-8 test tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Hi ksranch, I'm finding the LX-10 wicks to be a little to 'aggressive" in having a larger flame than I'd like. Glad to hear that the LX-8 wicks work, do you buy them pre-tabbed or make your own? If you buy them, who is your source (if I may ask)?I make my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 I make my own.I can make my own as well, at least for testing. I did find a site that sells them tabbed but a 1000 minimum per order.I'm glad that I tried the zincs to see how they burn, I can now better appreciate the self trimming wicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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