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Position torches at least 6-feet away from your house or any other structure. And avoid placing them under trees or overhangs, where they could easily burn leaves, branches, wood siding, or soffit materials. Make sure your torches are stable by pushing their spiked end 6 to 8 inches into the ground.
How long do tiki torch wicks need to soak?
Properly dispose of the torch fuel and replace the torch fuel and wick. Make sure the torch fuel is filled to the proper level and allow the wick to soak for 5 minutes before attempting to light.
How do you start a tiki torch for the first time?
First you’ll need to empty the bottles so you can start by throwing a party. Wash the bottles, fill the bottoms with water enough for the wick to touch the water and then add the tiki fluid. Drench the wick in torch fluid and then put it back in the bottle. Light it up and keep it away from anything flammable.
Are tiki torches supposed to stay lit?
The wick should fully absorb the oil before being lit. If the torch is mostly full of fuel, it can take less than a minute for the fuel to reach the top of the wick. Once the wick is saturated all the way and the top is wet, it will light immediately and stay lit with a strong flame until the fuel runs out.
Where do you place a tiki torch?
Equally space your TIKI® torches throughout your backyard or patio. Always place torches 6 feet to 8 feet apart for the best perimeter lighting and ambiance. Do not place torches under trees, overhangs or near other flammable materials. Position torches at least 6 feet away from the house or other structures.
Can I leave tiki torches outside in the rain?
Tiki torches can stay out in the rain; however, it’s essential to cover the wick with the snuffer cap to ensure that it doesn’t become wet since a wet wick is very difficult to light. Consider storing a wood tiki torch in your garage or shed when not in use to protect it from the elements.
Do you have to trim tiki torch wicks?
Trim wicks regularly to ensure the best flame (an uneven wick will give you an uneven flame). A flat, horizontally-cut wick will give you the most fuel-efficient flame.
How often do you need to replace tiki torch wicks?
No wick is required, so you’ll never need to replace wicks. The downside is that only one torch can be active per tank unless a special adapter and tubing are bought. Also, users must find a hidden place to place the tank within several feet of the torch.
Why is my tiki torch smoking?
Tiki torch manufactures suggest a wick height of less than ¾” of an inch. The wick height dramatically changes the burn characteristics. Much more soot and smoke are emitted. Even the high, high end of lamp oils, Paraffin oil, is producing puffs of smoke.
What do you put inside a tiki torch?
Let’s start with an isopropyl alcohol blend. Put in a bit of distilled water, and then fill the torch the rest of the way with alcohol. This is 91 proof isopropyl alcohol, but lower proofs will also work.
Do tiki torches keep mosquitoes away?
Citronella candles/ Tiki torches: Citronella candles and smoke do repel mosquitoes, but only in the immediate vicinity. You can also help keep mosquitoes from nibbling on you while outdoors by using personal mosquito repellents and fans.
Do tiki torches keep flies away?
Tiki torches are effective in keeping flies off your outdoor patio. Fill tiki torches with Citronella scented torch fuel and place them around your backyard. Tiki torches will keep flies and mosquitoes off your outdoor space.
How do you turn off tiki torches?
To extinguish your torch, carefully place the snuffer cap over the wick so that it covers it completely. Leave it in place until the flame goes out, and then remove it to allow the wick to cool completely. Replace the snuffer cap to protect the wick from the elements, once it is cool.
Do tiki torches give off heat?
Portable and easy to use, tiki torches make outdoor spaces feel festive and inviting but don’t do much to add real warmth. Modern torches like the Bonfire Torch (which looks more like a fixture than party décor) use glass and metal to reflect the heat from a column of fire to create a pleasant bubble of warmth.
How far apart should you place tiki torches?
Placement For the best perimeter lighting and ambiance, equally space torches 6 to 8 feet apart throughout the space, Tiki recommends. But do not place torches under trees, overhangs or near other flammable materials; torches should be at least 6 feet from the house or other structures.
Can Tiki torches explode?
Ethanol gel fuel, in particular, can burn with an invisible flame, which can cause an explosion and injury if refilled while lit.
Do you have to replace Tiki wicks?
No need to replace your entire torch. Just swap out the wick. These easy-to-install wicks are made of braided fiberglass, designed to efficiently draw fuel upward and last longer than traditional cotton wick alternatives.
What can you burn in tiki torches?
A simple oil lamp fuel made from isopropyl alcohol and distilled water will burn in a tiki torch. Pure olive oil or coconut oil will burn clean in a tiki torch and do not require mixing.
Can you put gas in a tiki torch?
A gas tiki torch will typically use Propane (LP), or Natural Gas. The desired gas type needs to be specified.
Can you burn vegetable oil in a tiki torch?
Tiki torches are popular for many people to use outside to keep bugs away. To solve this problem, make your own tiki torches and use vegetable oil, along with some bug-repelling additives, to ward off bugs at your next outdoor party or camping trip. You can also substitute olive oil for vegetable oil, if you prefer.
