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Spokesmann

FITTING NEW WICKS

Today I have started updating my wick burner engines, the M122, M135 and SE4 all received some new 'MF Super wick'. As you can see from the images the M135 had a pretty shot wick! The smaller size is ideal for Bowman tube type burners and the larger size ideal for Mamod type wick burners . . .

I found that putting a small amout of sticky tape around the base before inserting into the burner tubes make the whole process easier . . .

The SE4 needs a few trims, a full appraisal will follow soon!



Pretty knackered! A small screw driver or similar is ideal for 'picking out' the old wick, care is needed as the tubes on Bowmans can be very fragile.








Some burners...
Spokesmann

Popular thread this one . . . .  Laughing

Anyone tried my technique?
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