Types of Tiki Torches
Decorations of any sort in backyard, patio, deck or the wedding can be enhanced using the tiki torches so please read on for more information on the various things that you ought to know about tiki torches
Bamboo Tiki Torches
Glass Tiki Torches
Gas Tiki Torches
Citronella Tiki Torches
Solar Tiki Torches
Propane Torches
Copper Tiki Torches
Outdoor Tiki Torches
Metal Tiki Torches
Steel Tiki Torches
Components a tiki torch
Tiki Torch fuel
Tiki Torch wicks
Tiki torch stand
Tiki Torch replacement parts

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Citronella Tiki torches

I am sure that whosoever has been interested in the tiki torches will be know Citronella tiki torches but a lot of people do not know what citronella is and how and why it is used for the tiki torches.

The main thing to know that citronella tiki torches are nothing but the tiki torches that can be used with any bamboo, metal and brass torches.

The reason is simple citronella is nothing but an oil additive that will be used with the oil for a few benefits and those are:-

Since most torches are used outside it is basically a mosquito and a bug repellant and a very effective one at that.
Citronella oil is made from the plant and is approved by the US government agencies for use as the mosquito repellant.

Secondly it has a nice citrus aroma and hence no smell of burning fuel.

Last but not the least it has that special orange hued flame that will give the whole backyard tiki bar or the Caribbean style décor or even the beach wedding that special touch.

As far as procurement of citronella is concerned it can be had anywhere and the best part is that any shop which sells torches does sell the oil and the citronella additive.

The other alternative is to use the paraffin oil but the disadvantage is that the paraffin oil is odorless and also it is not bug repellant hence it is not good for outside use of the tiki torches.

The other thing that to know is that it is always important to have a different wick for different types of oil if you are using the same torch.

You can buy the sunjel fuel or the paraffin oil with citronella for the oil based tiki torches.

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