How does Pure Integrity Soy Candles come up with its burn times?
Most candle companies give you the maximum time their candles will burn in a “ideal setting”. The candles are tested in a “test box”. The test box creates a perfect environment for the candles to burn in. It protects the candle from drafts, allows just the right amount of oxygen in, and often the candle is refrigerated to give it the maximum burn time. Obviously, this testing process is very unrealistic unless you plan to burn your candles in the refrigerator? When we started Pure Integrity Soy Candles we made a commitment to honesty and integrity. Our burn times are based on test burning in a “normal living environment”. We test all of our candles in our living room, our kitchen, or our bedrooms. We burn them for about 1 to 2 hours at a time and we always trim the wicks before lighting again. The normal burn times for each size candle are as follows: • 5oz. 25-30 hours • 10oz. 40-50 hours • 16oz. 70-75 hours • 26oz. 110-120 hours.
