Tiki Torch Questions..... - General Tiki

T TikiMaxton Member Portland, OR Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 559	T TikiMaxton Posted posted on Mon, Apr 21, 2003 5:40 PM Couple of other torch tips: Fiberglass wicks are better than the natural (cotton) fiber ones. They last longer, use less oil and give a better flame. Watch out for the really cheap torches - these you REALLY have to avoid filling up all the way, 'cause the oil can wick up and over the edge, onto the bamboo, and set the whole damn thing on fire. I've actually had this happen. A piece of rebar driven into the ground makes a good support for a torch, especially if your ground is too hard to drive the bamboo into deeply enough for a secure torch.

Couple of other torch tips:

Fiberglass wicks are better than the natural (cotton) fiber ones. They last longer, use less oil and give a better flame.

Watch out for the really cheap torches - these you REALLY have to avoid filling up all the way, 'cause the oil can wick up and over the edge, onto the bamboo, and set the whole damn thing on fire. I've actually had this happen.

A piece of rebar driven into the ground makes a good support for a torch, especially if your ground is too hard to drive the bamboo into deeply enough for a secure torch.

Post #31025 by TikiMaxton on Mon, Apr 21, 2003 5:40 PM