Lamp Wicking Information

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Left: New American wick
Middle: New European wick
Right: Old European wick
Posted: Feb 19, 2007 (9:33 PM)
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American wick (14''' Kosmos).
Note how loose the weave is,
does not conduct kerosene well, at all
Posted: Feb 19, 2007 (9:33 PM)
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Another view of the previous wick.
Again, note the weave.
Posted: Feb 19, 2007 (9:34 PM)
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European wick (14''' Kosmos).
Note the density of the weave.
Conducts kerosene quite well.
Posted: Feb 19, 2007 (9:34 PM)
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Old European wick (15''' Matador type).
Good solid weave, better than
the best new wicking of today.
Always try to recycle these if you find
them in old burners.
Posted: Feb 19, 2007 (9:34 PM)
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