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[TheLongBuild]

I have a modeen burner but am after some replacement wicks, I can find on ebay some 4mm thick stuff but I find that seems to suck up the methys like a flame thrower,
Each burner is 10mm wide, the current wicks I have are about an inch long 2mm ish thick, tend to use about 6 wrapping them together, would say they are cotton. These work really well giving a nice steady burn..
I have searced the www but not seen anything like them, and the packet I have gives no details.
so any info ould be helpful
 

[tobyker]

The trade name for paraffin stoves used to be "Alladin" - I've not tried it but googling "alladin wicks" might turn up something. Failing that you might need something from a "hurricane" lamp.

[DickyD]

Quite a lot on the web.


http://search.babylon.com/?q=wicks+for+paraffin+heaters+uk&s=web&as=0&rlz=0&babsrc=HP_ss

[essex2visuvesi]

Give Phil at forest classics an email.... he's a top bloke and should have what you need, none listed on his website, but drop him an email.

http://www.forest-classics.co.uk/contact_us.htm

[Terry]

I too have a Modeen burner and the same problem with wicks. Try the wicks that are used in garden lamps, I have used them this summer, they work Ok but do char quite quickly so need replacing almost every outing to the lake, they are cheap. I am in Austria but these products are available everywhere I should think, in any garden centre or DIY store. What boat are you using the burner in?


Cheers, Terry

[essex2visuvesi]

just a thought.... Isn't the wick for a "Zippo" lighter about the same diameter

[fpravenscroft]

try" just the ticket"he supplies wicks mainly for gauge one locomotives but the will do for what you need
regards
peter

[pettyofficernick]

You could also try Tony Green, he has many wicks....http://www.tonygreensteammodels.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=72&zenid=n9l5un1pg25lrnoa67dtqsm2r0

[TheLongBuild]

I too have a Modeen burner and the same problem with wicks. Try the wicks that are used in garden lamps, I have used them this summer, they work Ok but do char quite quickly so need replacing almost every outing to the lake, they are cheap. I am in Austria but these products are available everywhere I should think, in any garden centre or DIY store. What boat are you using the burner in?
Cheers, Terry

Yes I have found they burn very quickly and also char.
The Boat is the Lady Jane, Modeen 50" Steam launch

[TheLongBuild]

Give Phil at forest classics an email.... he's a top bloke and should have what you need, none listed on his website, but drop him an email.

http://www.forest-classics.co.uk/contact_us.htm

Will send him an email, looked at the site and he does sell  3 burner types similar to mine.