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Do Candles Set Off Fire Alarms
Candles are a popular choice for creating a cosy and relaxing atmosphere, but many people wonder if they can set off fire alarms. The short answer is, yes it is possible but unlikely and with a few common sense precautions, setting off fire alarms can be avoided.
FelinFach Soy Wax Candles
All our candles and wax melts are hand poured with soy wax or soy wax blended with other plant-based candle waxes. We do not use paraffin wax. Soy wax is known for its cleaner burn with less soot than paraffin wax and this alone should reduce the chances of your candle setting off a fire alarm.
Reasons Candles Set off Fire Alarms amd Smoke Detectors
Excessive Smoke
If a candle produces a significant amount of smoke, it can trigger a smoke detector. Paraffin candle wax can produce more smoke than cleaner burning plant-based candle waxes, such as soy wax. (We only use soy wax in our candles, no parafin wax).
Wick Timmer and Snuffer
Keep your candle wick properly trimmed and put out candles with a snuffer - both will minimise smoke.
Candle Location
If a candle is placed too close to a smoke detector, even a small amount of smoke can trigger the alarm.
Type of Alarm or Smoke Detector
Some smoke detectors are more sensitive than others. Ionization smoke detectors, which are more common, are particularly sensitive to small particles of smoke.
Ventilation and Air Flow
Poor room ventilation and a lack of general air flow in any room or space. This can cause smoke to accumulate and increase the likelihood of setting off a smoke detector.
FelinFach Candles, Diffusers and Accessories
Modern-Day Candle Chandler
A Candle Chandler? - "a maker and seller of tallow, wax candles, and also usually soap".
We are a modern-day candle chandler, hand pouring soy wax candles using traditional methods and skills but also other fragrance items such as reed diffusers and wax melts. Our eco-friendly candles are made from sustainable and renewable plant-based candle waxes.
Candle Saftey
It is always important to treat your candles safely and with care. Please note the follow candle care advice...
- Never leave a burning candle unattended.
- Place candles on a stable surface away from flammable objects.
- Keep candles out of reach of children and pets.
- Extinguish candles before going to bed or leaving the house.
- Do not place candles too close together.
More information on Candle Safety and Care, click here...
Candles and Soapery - Knowledge Base and Customer Support Portal
Extensive Candle-Care Resources all in One Place
If you need the full low-down on our chandlery, candle and soapery products, we’ve got all the details and information you’ll need in our Knowledge Base. Browse through these articles and experience all your candle-care resources in one place, click here...
About FelinFach
Located in Pembrokeshire Wales, our ethos is defined in the three words...
NATURAL TRADITIONAL HANDMADE.
- Hand woven iconic Welsh blankets and Welsh tapestry blankets.
- Hand dyed yarn, dyed with natural dyes only - no exceptions!
- Handmade candles, candle accessories, Candle Making Workshops and soapery.
- Natural Dyeing Craft courses.
- Yarn shop, yarn bowls, project bags, tools and accessories for knitters and crafters.
- Welsh Gifts, souvenirs, made in Wales, handmade in Wales.
We are a proud supporter of Americymru, the Campaign for Wool, Global Welsh and Red Dragon America.
Last updated 5th August 2024
