For Sale - 4 x 100% Cotton Wicks for all SEL / Merit Meths Burners.
The wick construction is of multiple single strand inner core, with a tight weave outer sleeve. The slight stiffness of the outer sleeve makes it easy to adjust and trim the exposed wick length when located in the holder. This, therefore, allows for a cleaner flame and increases wick life. The 5th photo is of a wick in flame, whilst mounted in one of my Single Burners (the burner is not part of the sale ). As hopefully can be seen, a good flame is achieved. The last photo is of the wick after a 15 minute burn, showing little to no burning / singeing of the wick material.
Each wick is 55mm approx. long. The 2nd photo is of wick alongside a twin burner to give a pictorial guide as to their 'ready to use' length. (the burner is not part of the sale).
Note; The Wicks are sized to give a diameter that produces the correct amount of compression (squeeze), when fitted to standard SEL / Merit Wick Holders. This in turn produces the correct flame size (as per photo 5), and increases the life of the Wick. Please note; If the Wick is not the correct diameter, it will have the following effects.
If it's too big, then it will be a nightmare to fit. Once fitted (if you can), it will choke the meth's and reduce the flame size.
If it's too small, it'll produce an 'over size' flame. This could be dangerous, and allow the whole burner to be engulfed with flame.
Note; When trimming the Wick, or modifying its length in any way, always use a really sharp pair of scissors. This will produce a nice clean cut, and prevent fraying.
The wicks are supplied with one end (flame end - red) thread bound, to prevent 'pre-use' fraying. The other end is tapper bound with tape. This is to ease threading them into the holder. The 3rd photo is of my assembly method. Poke through the wick support hole and then pull through slowly with a pair of pliers ! Note; Remove the tape when assembled !!!!! A help to loosen the tape adhesive is to dip them in meths for a couple min's.
The 4th photo is of the wick assembled and the tape removed.
Postage is UK free, but I'll be happy to post overseas. If so, please contact for postage price details.
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Note; I'm happy to do repairs, and supply replacement parts for the entire range of SEL Engines (1520, 30, 40 & 50), so if of interest please contact me. and I'll see if I can help.