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"best" wicking/capillary material?

09/07/2008 9:40 PM

i am trying to find the best (fastest/max height- no evaporation pull) material to use on a vertical/shaft/rope h2o "wicking" device that sets on a resivor. i have been thinking of hydro gel "ice" crystals placed in a tube/shaft. thanks for the help,

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Re: "best" wicking/capillary material?

09/08/2008 7:52 AM

Heritage railway locomotives use Worsted wool as a wick for lubricating oil. Other wools just don't do well enough.

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09/15/2008 11:26 PM

What about wicks used for oil burning candles?

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