For the Moonlighter model shown in the video an all cotton wick should be used. This type of heater has a flame spreader, not a catalytic converter like most more modern heaters have and you can't dry burn this wick in the Moonlighter. That 4A wick will tar badly in no time at all and need to be changed but it's ok in an emergency. For best results on this heater the No. 4 wick should be used. Use a 4A wick only when you can't find the #4 wick. Most importantly, I can't stress this enough, MOST IMPORTANTLY when changing a wick you MUST drain and wipe dry the fuel tank. Over time, water condenses inside the tank, gets absorbed by the wick and clogs the capillarity of the wick rendering a poor smoky burn. Putting a new wick into a tank with even slight traces of water in it voids the whole effort and cost of installing a new wick. Completely drain and dry the tank of all kerosene and potential water and then install a new #4 all cotton wick. Google "Miles Stair" and you'll find a good guy that sells all sorts of wicks and at very reasonable prices. He also has a massive "End Times" web site with tons of SHTF info as well as an extensive history on heaters and lamps in general. Good Video...nice when they aren't so simple and easy. This video was REAL...but use a #4 all cotton wick not the 4A
I have 2 moonlighters.... One started having pinhole leak in the bottom..... Even though I know how to change the wic I still follow along.. And just like you sometimes I just forget one little step.. Thanks for the video very informative
Could anyone recommend a paint or primer to repair a rust spot on the fuel tanks upper lip under the rubber packing and wick adjuster for a moonlighter Thanks
Thank you! The #4 cotton wicks are in short supply! But I finally found one! I appreciate the walk through of how to change the wick !
For the Moonlighter model shown in the video an all cotton wick should be used. This type of heater has a flame spreader, not a catalytic converter like most more modern heaters have and you can't dry burn this wick in the Moonlighter. That 4A wick will tar badly in no time at all and need to be changed but it's ok in an emergency. For best results on this heater the No. 4 wick should be used. Use a 4A wick only when you can't find the #4 wick. Most importantly, I can't stress this enough, MOST IMPORTANTLY when changing a wick you MUST drain and wipe dry the fuel tank. Over time, water condenses inside the tank, gets absorbed by the wick and clogs the capillarity of the wick rendering a poor smoky burn. Putting a new wick into a tank with even slight traces of water in it voids the whole effort and cost of installing a new wick. Completely drain and dry the tank of all kerosene and potential water and then install a new #4 all cotton wick. Google "Miles Stair" and you'll find a good guy that sells all sorts of wicks and at very reasonable prices. He also has a massive "End Times" web site with tons of SHTF info as well as an extensive history on heaters and lamps in general. Good Video...nice when they aren't so simple and easy. This video was REAL...but use a #4 all cotton wick not the 4A
Hi John, can you please tell me which WIC would be needed for this unit?
Thank you
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Thank you! The #4 cotton wicks are in short supply! But I finally found one! I appreciate the walk through of how to change the wick !
If you mark the tabs with a marker when you take it off you put it back at same position. Make adjustments same when you tore it down.
I have 2 moonlighters.... One started having pinhole leak in the bottom..... Even though I know how to change the wic I still follow along.. And just like you sometimes I just forget one little step.. Thanks for the video very informative
Thanks dude, just enough info and demo to help me check out my wick, love your Handel
Great info , Thanks!
Great arm shotbuddy
Could anyone recommend a paint or primer to repair a rust spot on the fuel tanks upper lip under the rubber packing and wick adjuster for a moonlighter Thanks
Great video, thanks!
Where did you got your wick?
Thanks
Miles Stair wick shop.