Using effusion lamp oil primarily involves carefully filling the lamp and ensuring the wick is properly saturated before lighting.
To use effusion lamp oil, you need to fill your effusion lamp with the fragrance oil and prepare the wick for use.
Steps for Filling Your Effusion Lamp
Properly filling your lamp is the first crucial step to enjoying your effusion fragrance. Follow these simple steps:
- Use the Funnel: Always use the funnel supplied with your effusion lamp to prevent spills.
- Pour the Fragrance: Carefully pour your chosen effusion fragrance oil through the funnel into the lamp.
- Tip: Do not overfill the lamp. The reference states you should pour in your New or Favorite Effusion Fragrance until the lamp is ½ to 2/3 full.
- Clean Up: After filling, carefully wipe the lamp to clean any fragrance spills from the exterior. This prevents the oil from damaging surfaces or posing a fire risk.
Preparing the Wick and Burner
Once the lamp is filled, ensure your wick and burner are ready.
- Soaking the Wick: If you are using a new wick or if the wick and burner have completely dried out since the last use, you must allow the wick to soak in the fragrance oil before attempting to light it.
- According to the reference, you will need to soak your wick again for 20 - 30 minutes, if you have let the wick and burner dry out. This saturation ensures the oil reaches the catalytic burner stone at the top of the wick.
After completing these steps, your effusion lamp is filled and the wick is prepared, ready for the next stage of use, which typically involves lighting the burner stone (though this step is outside the scope of the provided reference information).
