Problems With the Wick Staying Lit in a Lampe Berger

Problems With the Wick Staying Lit in a Lampe Berger
Written By
Tammy Moore
Tammy Moore
Published: Feb 25, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Troubleshooting

If your Lampe Berger wick does not stay lit while your stone heats up pull it upward or push it down into the stone. Do not let your wick become fully saturated or it will not stay lit. Fill your lamp no more than two-thirds full to ensure proper air flow throughout the wick and stone assembly.

Cleaning

Clean your wick and stone assembly regularly by placing it in a jar filled with isopropyl alcohol. Tighten the jar lid and let the wick assembly soak until the alcohol turns light brown. Carbon deposits will have been pulled out of the wick.

Replacement

Keep several wick and stone assemblies soaking and rotate them through your lamp. Place a clean wick and stone into your lamp and light it immediately. Place the used assembly in a jar of fresh isopropyl alcohol, closed tightly, for later use.

The Drip Cap

  • Lampe Berger lamps are fashionable and functional devices that purify the air and spread fragrance throughout your home.
  • Clean your wick and stone assembly regularly by placing it in a jar filled with isopropyl alcohol.
  • Place a clean wick and stone into your lamp and light it immediately.

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Tammy Moore

Tammy Moore is a writer, crafter, and artist in Austin, Texas. She has worked within the craft and hobby industry for over seven years. Her articles and projects have been published online at www.scrapjazz.com and in "Creative TECHniques…

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