Silica Wick Preparation

[Rachus]

It's been recommended by a vendor: "running the wick through a blue flame for 10 – 15 seconds. This ensures any bad flavor is avoided." ...but I haven't a torch. Any alternative suggestions (preferably something wet such as alcohol so as not to fray it...)?

 

[MrKV]

Yeah I ordered most likely from that same vendor because I read the same thing. Anyways, do you have a gas stove? You can probably use the blue part of the flame from a lighter too(Lighter wont be as hot so you might have to do it a little longer). As far as using alcohol or any kind of liquid, not sure if that could be substituted for a flame.

 

[Rachus]

Good thought MrKV, wish we did have a gas stove (we prefer it over electric, but with kids...). Oh well, after consideration...think I'll head out to the hardware store, I'll need a torch to experiment with a SS wick anyhow.

 

[Aron Gatt]

This is recommended to speed what is called" break in" of the wick !! It work IMO but not on all wicks