"Study books and observe nature; if they do not agree, throw away the books." ~ William A. Albrecht
Nicole Alderman wrote:Reading the comments, it looks like the vegetable oil evaporates a bit over time, becoming gooey and sticky and no longer travels up the wick.
I'm wondering if this would happen to olive oil, too.
"Study books and observe nature; if they do not agree, throw away the books." ~ William A. Albrecht
"The only thing...more expensive than education is ignorance."~Ben Franklin
"We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light." ~ Plato
The best place to pray for a good crop is at the end of a hoe!
The best place to pray for a good crop is at the end of a hoe!
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Zone 6, 45 inches precipitation, hard clay soil
“It’s said war—war never changes. Men do, through the roads they walk. And this road—has reached its end.”
May Lotito wrote: I have seen video of one made out of flat carbon felt and it burns without smoke. .
Old in age, not in mind
Rj Howell wrote:
May Lotito wrote: I have seen video of one made out of flat carbon felt and it burns without smoke. .
I just tried my carbon cloth and find it's too thick. Lights yet won't stay lit. Before I switch wicks again think I'm going to try this copper tube warmer. I'll start the experiment by just warming the oil and see if there's a difference.
NON ASSUMPSIT. I am by no means an expert at anything. Just a lucky guesser.
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