Oil Lamp Mate 3/4" Inch Flat Cotton Oil Lantern or Oil Lamp Wick with Purple Stitch. 6 Foot Roll

Winter has arrived, bringing with it power outages in my neck of the woods. High winds or ice in my rural area can cause power outages that last anywhere from an hour to all night. I have battery-operated emergency lights that I keep charged in my outlets, as well as a generator, but oil lamps are also useful. Just keep a supply of fuel and wicks on hand. br>br>I had to make sure I got the correct wick size, and that was the end of it. I like having the wicks on a roll and being able to cut them to the length I want. I was careful not to buy a wick that was too wide and didn't fit my lamps because I would be in serious trouble if there was a power outage. This wick draws up the oil and burns well in my oil lamps, providing light and a smidgeon of warmth in an emergency. It's likely that I'll need to buy more. There's nothing like having everything planned out.

Dominic Sexton

| Aug 12, 2021

After losing power due to a storm, I relied on my oil lamps and Amazon-purchased wicks. The wicks were a little thinner than I remembered, and the oil was also bought on Amazon. I had to advance the wick every three minutes after it was lit. It took 5 minutes, which is extremely unusual. It should burn for several hours before the wick needs to be advanced. br>My recommendation is to go to an Ace Hardware store and buy good wicks and lamp oil.

Oaklynn Stephenson

| Jun 17, 2021

I've had a very old antique hurricane lamp with antique oil and an antique or quite old wick sitting in it for years and years before I finally decided to light it. The old wick, which was about two inches long, lasted a long time and required little maintenance. The new replacement wick had the appearance of a fuse. Because the wick burned so quickly and produced so much soot, the flame had to be adjusted every two minutes.

Tiana McCoy

| Apr 19, 2021

I usually take reviews with a grain of salt, and I've seen bad reviews caused by user error on numerous occasions. br>br>I completely agree that the wick burns out quickly; my first thought was, "a cotton wick is a cotton wick," so what could go wrong? I soaked mine in lamp oil for hours, lit it, and noticed after a few minutes that the flame was getting smaller and smaller. The wick's top is completely charred, so I had to raise it for more light. br>br>I'm not sure what it is about the wick; if it is 3/4", the thickness is small, but it sucks. I bought a three-pack of wicks, and everyone commented on how thick they were. br>br>I'm curious if sewing two strips together would make these work better. On this one, I have to agree with the "spend your money elsewhere" crowd, which surprises me.

Aniya Ford

| Oct 15, 2021

Simply cut the length you require and thread it through the lamp. Excellent value for money.

Emmitt Arias

| Mar 20, 2021

Despite its reasonable price, this product is nearly useless. It is extremely difficult to burn. It may stay lit for a few moments, but the flame quickly fades to nothing. Without success, I've cleaned, cut, shaped, trimmed, soaked, flipped, and yelled at this wick.

Jase Deleon

| Oct 03, 2021

Oil lamp parts are difficult to come by, and you're usually limited to purchasing the entire lamp. It takes a lot of phone calls and a lot of guesswork to figure out who has the wicks in the first place. It's a LOT easier and quicker to just order it here. It has a pleasant weight to it and will serve you well. With the quantity available, you'll be able to make several mason jar lamps to use when the power goes out. They're better than electric or regular candles, and they give off enough light to see and read by.

Madeline LORD

| Jan 30, 2021

It consumes a lot of energy. I'm not sure why, but it appears that these wicks are thinner than previous wicks. It doesn't appear to be absorbing the oil as well as it should be.

Hassan BARLOW

| Feb 10, 2021