There are a few reasons why your wooden wick might keep going out. One reason could be that the wick is too small. When the wick is too small, it doesn't have enough surface area to properly absorb the wax, which can cause it to go out. Another reason could be that the wick is too dry. If the wick is too dry, it won't be able to properly absorb the wax and will also go out. Finally, the wick could be too close to the edge of the candle. If the wick is too close to the edge, the heat from the flame can cause the wax to melt and drip down, which will extinguish the flame. You can avoid this by trimming the wick to the proper length and making sure it is always moistened with wax before lighting.
Is your candle wick too long?
If your candle wick is too long, it could cause the flame to be too high and touch the glass of the candle, which could cause the glass to break. It could also cause the wax to melt too quickly, which would decrease the burn time of the candle. When trimming the wick, always leave about 1/4 inch of wick above the wax.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why won’t my wood wick candle stay lit?
Wood wick candles are best when they’ve been properly trimmed. If the candle is too long, or if there are charred pieces of wood left on the wick, it will be difficult for the wax to catch and flame.
Why won’t my wax Wick work?
The most common culprit for faulty wax wicks is an incorrect Wick Size. Make sure the wick is long enough to reach all of the wax in your votive or cannister, and that it’s saturated with wax before you light it. A shorter wick will not be able to heat up the wax as effectively, while a too-thick or submerged wick will also cause problems.
Why is my Wick too long or too short?
Too thick or submerged wax will also cause an overeager flame and therefore inefficient vapor production. Wax needs a minimum amount of air to be burned effectively, so if it’s fully submerged in wax it may not get the oxygen it needs to properly combust. This can result in either poor flavor or even no vapor at all.
Why won’t my Candle stay lit?
There are a few potential reasons why your candle may not be lighting correctly: it may have too small of a wick, the wax may be too dry, or the wind could have knocked over the candle. If you suspect that the Candle is just not working correctly because the wind has knocked it over or because the wax is too dry, you can try to fix it by adding some oil to the wick.
How do you keep a wood wick candle from tunneling?
One way to maintain a wood wick candle’s flame is to trim the wick to about ⅛”. This will help prevent the candle from tunneling because there will be less material for heat to spread through. Additionally, cleaning off any charred material from the wick will also help optimize burn.
Sources
- https://www.quora.com/What-length-should-you-cut-candle-wicks-to
- https://hotellobbycandle.com/blogs/candle-tips/how-long-should-your-candle-wick-be
- https://seventhandoak.com/en-gb/blogs/journal/why-your-wooden-wick-candle-keeps-going-out
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzyFWc-mTjA
- https://cnbusinessnews.com/how-long-should-a-candle-wick-be/
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