First of all, I bought this exact model in a Home store about 7 years ago. I have loved the method of filling that did not require me to soot my hands by unscrewing a wick and top, placing dripping wick somewhere, filling, then reversing. Here I just pour it into the bowel on top. I have read here about several who say it is hard to get right in the hole. Honestly, I never even knew I was supposed to twist to close the hole at the bottom of the bowel and just let it stay open and did not worry about the excess in the bowel. It would burn more flames at first because of the excess but never had a problem or felt unsafe. For fun I tried twisting my old one to see if the mechanism might not be new and not existed back then, but it twisted just fine so seems I should have been doing all along.
The upper part seems just as strong as my old one, and also a slight bit bigger. It does have a magnet with about the same magnetism. I saw people complaining there was no magnet, and that is not my finding on the one I received. I live in a S Florida and found it adequate. I think some of others' problems may be that you have to be precise on getting it covered without any tilt.
The pole is now screw together segments of much thinner metal. It makes sense when thinking about shipping. I have not tested its sturdiness, but suspect it would not sustain much pressure. Fortunately my old poles will screw in to the new tops, so that's what I'm doing. The reason I am finally replacing is the one in the picture finally had the bottom 3 inches of pole rust off after many years of being put into a plastic slot from an old pool fence. This caused it to take a swim in my pool while I was away a couple weeks. Rusted out the top too bad - but years of using at least 6 days a month were taking their toll anyway, though they still worked.
Came boxed well and intact and on time. Ordering the rest now since the first checked out.
**NEW info
I cut my old sturdy poles and screwed on new tops. I filled as I used to and did not bother changing old procedures. Poured in fuel. Left twist to close hole open and had some slop overfill (I’m in to convenience). Got a series of photos. Pretty tame, then a bit violent like I am used to, then it calms down to great torch glow. I think this was with a wick length left to the shipping and a bit longer than I used to have (by the way, I think I had the same wicks for years on last ones…..). I may shorten as the intense period was a bit more than before.
Overall, I have had 20 years of tiki type lamps and these are the most convenient and attractive. For 20-25 bucks and multi year use (I’ll see if these hold up), they are a value.
UPDATE: used about 10 times. Work great. No problem rotating opening. Lid holds in rain and wind.
| Manufacturer | Lamplight |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 1112149 |
| Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 5.5 x 5.5 x 71 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 1112149 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 1-Pack |
| Color | Gun Metal |
| Style | Torch |
| Material | Steel |
| Shape | Round |
| Power Source | fuel |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Included Components | TIKI Torch |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
