User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 1/13/2021 1:29:12 PM EDT
[#1]
soy and beeswax are about the same, in terms of longevity. Soy is usually cheaper, cost wise.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/13/2021 1:54:26 PM EDT
[#2]
For “lights go out type of stuff”, I prefer crank to power LED lanterns.
Brighter, more even light, lasts a long time on a little winding, NO chance of fire, cleaner, and don’t melt away. |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/13/2021 1:58:01 PM EDT
[#3]
just a comment... in my Scout days, our tent lights were Gerber baby food jars, approximately 1/3 filled with plain Gulf paraffin from the supermarket...heavy weave cotton cord for the wick... room in the jar to hold a pack of matches, and lid kept every thing dry
shoe polish tin with multiple wicks of the cotton cord and paraffin fuel for a small canteen cup cook stove... a block of paraffin fueled both the stove and light |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/13/2021 3:13:26 PM EDT
[#4]
Quoted: Its for the house... if the lights go out type of stuff. Would this be the best and longest type of candles for this? Go to Hobby Lobby, Michaels, or any other crafts store and buy a slab or paraffin and roll your own. Soy wax is to be avoided, due to its lower melting point, unless you’re using enclosed globes. I’ve made my own candles in the past and you can find wicks and whatnot, on EBay. Chris |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/13/2021 4:07:40 PM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryQuoted: For “lights go out type of stuff”, I prefer crank to power LED lanterns. Brighter, more even light, lasts a long time on a little winding, NO chance of fire, cleaner, and don’t melt away. Any recommendations? And to everybody....thanks for all the ideas. |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/14/2021 11:27:16 AM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Go to Hobby Lobby, Michaels, or any other crafts store and buy a slab or paraffin and roll your own. Soy wax is to be avoided, due to its lower melting point, unless you’re using enclosed globes. I’ve made my own candles in the past and you can find wicks and whatnot, on EBay. Chris Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Its for the house... if the lights go out type of stuff. Would this be the best and longest type of candles for this? Go to Hobby Lobby, Michaels, or any other crafts store and buy a slab or paraffin and roll your own. Soy wax is to be avoided, due to its lower melting point, unless you’re using enclosed globes. I’ve made my own candles in the past and you can find wicks and whatnot, on EBay. Chris Also, it seems rats enjoy soy chips. |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/15/2021 4:21:43 AM EDT
[#9]
Sorry
...dt. |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/20/2021 2:54:35 AM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryQuoted: soy and beeswax are about the same, in terms of longevity. Soy is usually cheaper, cost wise. Some people are allergic to soy, if you needed them in an emergency it would a hard way to find out. Soy is used in a lot of things as a filler. Mice are fond of it and eat insulation in electrical wiring. |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/25/2021 1:31:49 AM EDT
[#11]
the 9 day religious candles are 100% vegetable oil. That being said you really can't beat a lantern with lamp oil for lights go out kinda stuff
|
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
