You can also remove the spike plate and wick if you want a better and more flavourful hoot. I kept 1 plate in and 1 plate out for the 2 atties that came with my kit. I had intended to keep the 2nd wick plate and wick and I EVEN put it in a little baggie but have somehow managed to misplace the little baggie which is common practice at my house lmao. There is a couple videos on you tube about removing the wick plate for cleaning and/or dripping.