What is Soot and what causes it?
Soot is a natural by-product of incomplete combustion and is comprised mainly of carbon particles. Fireplaces, stoves, furnaces and cooking can all cause soot to form. To prevent your candle from producing soot keep the wick trimmed to a quarter of an inch (use our wick trimmer and snuffer set) and in a properly vented area with no drafts. Should you need to place your candle in a less-than-perfect area, please use it with our candle chimney to reduce soot and uneven burning. Soy Candles Discover the new soy candle difference. Supporting our American soybean farmer is only the beginning of your feeling of satisfaction when you purchase the Home & Garden Party soy candles. These exquisite candles, with chiffon-like wax, are environmentally safe and clean burning. The 10 oz. crystal jar is a perfect compliment to any home décor and can be reused once the candles have completely burned down. In five designer colors and fresh fragrances, these candles have an unprecedented burn quality and
Soot is a by-product of the combustion process in a diesel engine — a carbon residue formed from fuel air and moisture in the combustion chamber after ignition. Soot particles are held in suspension by dispersant additives in the oil preventing the soot particles from agglomerating (sticking together) and attaching to the rings, pistons and liners. These suspended particles are what turn diesel engine oil black. When too much soot is generated and the additives can no longer keep it suspended, deposits will form on the rings weakening the seal between the pistons and cylinder liners. Upper end wear to rings, liners and pistons begins and if not corrected, will eventually cause severe lower end wear to the main and rod bearings, crankshaft, camshaft, cam bushing and turbo bearing.
