Burn Time and Test Fire Results
for Magnolia Candle, Order# W301Mag
sold on these pages:
http://waxwizard.net/float04.html
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It should be noted that during this Test Fire the
candles were burned continuously and only
extinguished long enough to trim the wicks.
Burning candles for a long period of time will
increase the size of the melt pool which may
require more often wick trimming and pouring
excess wax out of candle. Melt pool refers to the size of the
pool of melted wax that forms around the wick of
a burning candle.
Test Fire Begins:
Candle wicks (size 24 ply flat
braided wick) were trimmed to 1/4". Candles
were placed on a ceramic plate and lit.
Atmosphere in room: calm and ideal for candle
burning; no drafts, ceiling fans, opening and
closing of doors.
Center knob of Magnolia melts quickly since it's
very close to the wick/flame.
Wax from melted center knob puddled around wick
and flames were reduced in size for 10 minutes
(but did not go out); then flames became full
size and the melt pool was established.
Size of melt pool: 1 inch in diameter.
Candles burned for 3 hours and 45 minutes when
wicks required trimming; candles allowed to cool
for 5 minutes then wicks trimmed to 1/4" and
candles were re-lit.
Size of melt pool: 1.75 inch in diameter.
Burntime so far: 3.75 hours
Candles then burned for 1 hour and 45 minutes
when wax puddle reduced flames; excess wax was
poured out of the candles and flames became full
size again with NO wick trimming.
Burntime so far: 5.5 hours
Candles then burned for 1 hour when wax puddle
reduced flames; excess wax was poured out of the
candles and flames became full size again with NO
wick trimming.
Burntime so far: 6.5 hours
Candles then burned for 1 hour and 30 minutes
when wicks required trimming; candles allowed to
cool for 5 minutes then wicks trimmed to
1/4" -then candles were re-lit.
Size of melt pool: 2 inch in diameter.
Burntime so far: 8 hours (see image below)
<--Candle has burned for 8 hours
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Candles then burned for 2 hours without requiring
any wick trimming.
Size of melt pool: 2 inch in diameter.
Burntime so far: 10 hours (see image below)
<--Candle has burned for 10 hours
click image to enlarge view
Candles then burned for 2 hours without requiring
any wick trimming.
Size of melt pool: 2 inch in diameter.
Burntime so far: 12 hours (see image below)
<--Candle has burned for 12 hours
click image to enlarge view
Candles then burned for 1 hour when wicks
required trimming; candles allowed to cool for 5
minutes then wicks trimmed to 1/4" - then
candles were re-lit.
Size of melt pool: 2 inch in diameter.
Burntime so far: 13 hours (see image below)
<--Candle has burned for 13 hours
click image to enlarge view
Candles re-lit and then burned for 2 hours
without requiring any wick trimming.
Size of melt pool: 2 inch in diameter.
Burntime so far: 15 hours (see image below)
<--Candle has burned for 15 hours
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Test Fire Ends:
Total Burn Time: 15 hours.
After 15 hours the candles were extinguished. The
wicks were in need of trimming and the very
bottom of the candles were becoming thin. After
the candles cooled the bottoms were measured and
they were 3/8" thick and would probably have
burned for another hour before the bottoms were
breeched. The candles held their shape throughout
the 15 hour burn time and performed extremely
well.
About Candle Burn Time and Proper
Burning of Candles:
Burn Times posted are only estimates which are
based upon test burns under ideal conditions.
Many factors can effect the burn time, such as:
air flow, drafts, breezes, opening and closing of
doors, ceiling fans, air vents, humidity, and
temperature.
Wicks should be trimmed to 1/4" BEFORE
burning AND routinely during burning.
ALL types of candles require
routine wick trimming to burn properly.
Failure to trim wicks BEFORE lighting and
routinely during burning is the NUMBER
ONE reason for improper burning of
candles.
This can cause dripping, puddling, smoke and
soot, scorched wax (or container) and reduces the
burn time drastically!
With a 1/4" wick the flames should burn
standing straight up with little or no flicker.
Trimming the wick too short can result in the
melt pool being too small and suffocation of the
flame. If the flame is "fighting to stay
alive" the candle is not burning properly.
REPEAT: ALL
types of candles require routine wick trimming to
burn properly.
For wedding receptions and other events we highly
recommend that you assign someone the task of
checking on your candles every 30 to 45 minutes
AND...trimming the wicks to 1/4" in length
as needed during your event.
If you are burning candles for a long period of
time during your event the candles may also
require pouring off any excess wax to ensure a
proper burn. This is because the longer you burn
a candle the larger the melt pool will become.
We also recommend that you order 5 to 10% more
candles than you feel you need should any candles
need replacing during your event. This is
especially true for floating candles with a short
burn time.
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