Floating oil wicks FAQ

How long do floating oil wicks last?

It usually goes on for 7+ hours, given there is oil in the container in which the wick is floating.

For lighting up a floating oil wicks or Parsi vat, you can use any liquid-based oil like mustard oil, vegetable oil, etc. Solidified ghee may not work that best. Molten ghee or ghee in liquid form will work great.

The base of a floating oil wick is made up of good quality cork. Second is the candle-like wick, which is made from cotton and has premium quality wax around it.

When the floating oil wick cannot transfer enough oil to the flame, it goes off. The capacity of the wick to transfer oil decreases slowly.

Yes, you can use any liquid oil for lighting up floating oil wicks/Parsi vat. Solid fuels like solidified desi ghee may not work effectively.

Mustard oil is traditionally used to light diyas. 

Ensure there is enough oil in the diya or lamp being used. If you are using water and oil mixture as a base, ensure that the layer of the oil is thick enough for the bottom side of the wick to be fully submerged in it. If the tip of the floating oil wick is touching the water, it will not be lit for long.

Yes, Parsi vat and floating oil wicks are the same product.

The best part is, floating oil wicks or Parsi vat can be used according to your convenience and preferences. It can be used as a decorative and a religious product as well.

  1. Take a lamp or diya and fill it with oil.
  2. Put the wick inside it, with the silver side up.
  3. Light a fire on the wick with a matchstick or a candle and it is lit.

The silver part is the protective film that is on the top of the cork surface. This part ensures that the cork doesn’t get burnt and also the absorption of the oil to be limited to as much as needed and making sure that the flame doesn’t burn too bright and extinguish itself too fast.

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Desi ghee wicks FAQ

How long do desi ghee wicks last?

They can easily go on for 20-30 mins.

Desi ghee wicks are made of cotton wicks with desi ghee around it.

Because it’s actually made of combustible substance ghee, it works like a normal diya we have been using at homes, without you having to arrange for any fuel.

Using our Desi ghee wick is the easiest thing. All you have to do is, place the wick in a diya or any other wick holder and just light it. Yes, that’s it!

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No, they do not have any camphor in them. Only the scent of camphor is added to make them smell great when lit.

As they’re purely made of Desi ghee, it is the best fuel in itself. There is no need to add any extra fuel.

Desi Ghee wicks are completely hygienic, made of pure substances like cotton and ghee. Even the packaging is done keeping your safety in mind, given the current circumstances.

You can store them long enough to sustain your supply for 6 months, easily.

Yes, they’re absolutely wax-free. You can check it by finding no wax residue after the wick burns out completely.

The ghee that is used for the wicks, is compressed so that it takes a solid form, and since it is tightly packed, it won’t melt at room temperature. However, it is advisable to keep them away from direct sunlight, preferably in the shade where it’s also dry.

No, it only consists of desi ghee wicks.

Our desi ghee wicks are very vital. They can be used for daily religious purposes in homes, temples or offices. They can also be brought into use for meditation.

We offer two packs; one with 100 wicks per pack and the other with 60 wicks per pack.