lsbennis Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I just got a sample of KY 50/50 and went straight to the lab to try and wick it. Im using a 3 inch tumbler no color at this point and 2 different fo's. The first test was a CD 14 and a 60-44-18Z. Both started out fine and had full MP by 3hrs but noticed on second burn a burning smell and some schrooming on both, couldn't tell which wick was the culprit for the burnt smell. 2nd test was a RRD 47 and again the 60-44-18Z. The RRD smoked when lit and smokes at times while burning, cannot detect a burnt smell but I do not like the smoking. So my question is...does anyone else use zincs in the 50/50 and what has been your experience with other wicks in this wax...TIA :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in PA Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I use a CD 10 in a widemouth JJ which is just over 3", with my 50/50 (Farmhouse) I do get some mushrooming after power burns or w/ certain oils, but no smoking, for MANY hours...then I trim. I love these wicks w/ this wax, and get great throws, with little/no cure, w/ most oils.Maybe wicking down would help.HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 Thanks Sharon...good point on that CD...I really like CD's and use the 14's for my 70/30 soy/para blend so I just used that as a starting point but with more paraffin I can probably wick down and eliminate the burnt smell...I'm going to give that a try next... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in PA Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 You are most welcome! Let us know how you like it! I just love everything about my 50/50...great wax! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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