Dont leave candles burning

[retro-man]

Too many close calls for me

I am done with large candles and such. The only candles I burn are tea lights with the metal base to them. Then they are in a glass votive holder. If I want the smell from a candle, I buy Yankee candles the middle size jar. I purchased a candle warmer at AC Moores for $6.00. You light the candle once for about an hour under close watch then you use the warmer after that. I have tried using the candle without lighting it first but the scent goes rather quickly. I guess the flame for the 1st hour must change the chemical they use. No big candles in this house. I don't even use the long tapered ones on the dining room table anymore. I have purchased different tea light holders that the base fits into a regular candle stick holder. Everyone comments on these. No wax on the table or cloth. Easy to replace if it goes out. No mess. No fire.
Jon

 

[sudsmaster]

Of course at one time Christmas trees were lit with small candles. I suppose if the tree was very fresh and still full of moisture, this was tolerable provided it was watched every minute the candles were lit. But I understand that these tree candles were a major cause of house fires. And probably the first electric versions, with brittle asphalt/fabric wire insulation, weren't too safe either.

 

[kenb]

Christmas tree candles

The Germans, Austrians and Swiss still prefer to use real candles on the tree.

Electric "candle" type lights are becoming more popular, however real candles are still used rather extensively.

 

[thomasortega]

Christmas trees candles?

OH MY GOD!

Are you crazy?

I've never heard about it (at least here in brazil)
we always used those lo voltage bulbs.
I remember in the 70's and 80's they were really expensive (basicly a long cord with hundreds of flashlight bulbs)and we always stored them carefully to use again every year.

now we use the chinese crap (USD1 each cord with 300 LEDs)
and every year after christmas, I just save them to cut and use to tie the trash bags.

You know my underfloor negligent neighbours. If I tell them about christmas trees candles, I'll have to activate the fire alarm and start evacuating the whole building in november 24th or ask them to move to a house in front of the fire department headquarters.

 

[kenb]

Christmas trees candles?

My German grandmother used have real candles on her tree here in the US until she moved into a retirement home, and my German relatives still do it!

Of course there are fires every year...however in a country where everything is "verboten" unless specifically permitted, it is still a widely accepted practice...

Notice that no candles are placed on the lowest branches.

 

[thomasortega]

I still shocked...

I´m sorry but I still think this is absolutely dangerous.

 

[toggleswitch2]

Interesting. My understanding of how Christmas trees came into being was that a bunch of German lumber-jacks were in the forest working, and were having a hard time finding their way out quickly to get home to Christmas dinner.

The wives stuck candles in the trees as a beacon to get them home......

 

[mattl]

My mother used to tell me stories about how they used to put candles on the tree also. It was very common in the '20 and '30 I guess, especially out on farms and such. They only burned them for a short time on Christmas Eve and Day and that was it.

 

[bpetersxx]

The renters should be taken to the woodshed and have their jackets tanned for pulling a stunt like this

Oh I use Glade flameless candles
Nice scent and very safe

 

[sudsmaster]

Just do

Don't smoke in bed

Do attend all open flames in the house and yard.

Do something to make it safer when you look at something and say to yourself, "Hmm, that might be unsafe".

Do understand that even the busiest day becomes infinitely busier when neglected safety results in tragedy - whether it be irreversible damage to a treasured vintage appliance, destruction of a home, or injury to people.

Do cut back on your activities/interests if you can't do all of them as safely as possible.

 

[thomasortega]

Rich

May I use your text? Thank you!

Don't smoke in bed (unless you have a fire extinguisher in your bedroom, you don't feel "sleepy" and you stay in an unconfortable position that makes difficult for you to sleep. also, use a glass of water instead of an ashtray )

Do attend all open flames in the house and yard.

Do something to make it safer when you look at something and say to yourself, "Hmm, that might be unsafe".

Do understand that even the busiest day becomes infinitely busier when neglected safety results in tragedy - whether it be irreversible damage to a treasured vintage appliance, destruction of a home, or injury to people.

Do cut back on your activities/interests if you can't do all of them as safely as possible.

and the most important. A sentence we learn at school:

-ALWAYS THINK "SAFETY IN 1ST PLACE"!

 

[toggleswitch2]

oooh Eugene, check your ovens. I smell something burning.
Is it your famous nutcake?


http://recipes.chef2chef.net/recipe-archive/43/232973.shtml

 

[toggleswitch2]

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