I have this and the taller one. The taller is a pain in the arse in my opinion and very expensive candles. This is my favorite, I buy the 8 hrs tea candle lights and the 6 hrs citronella ones. I find them much safer and being able to transport 3 at a time inside the unit is very practical and great for camping. I use them at home or in my patio too. Good reviews, I subbed.
Yeah the taller ones like the original is not for everybody that's for sure. I do have some more hacks coming for the original and I might change your mind. But I can totally see the utility and purpose for the tea light. Not to mention the fact that a big bag of tea lights as pretty cheap. Thanks for subbing welcome aboard I hope you stick around for a long time. If you don't mind me asking what part of the world are you hailing from?
@@carmenmartinez2882 I hear it's beautiful out there though. One thing I know growing up and living here in Michigan is snow snow snow. Have a great night brother.
One to think about. Beautiful Daughter is getting close to the college. Old Dad is pondering what items to include in one or two plastic storage boxes for dorm survival away from home base. A candle lantern, mini or full size to back up battery-powered devices looks like a sound plan. Thank you for showcasing this product. I do not shop a lot of gear sites so I missed this one.
No problem Jack. And the candle lantern is a good choice for many many reasons. Just have to decide on which one. I would say it's easier to Source tea light candles at least here in the United States than it is to source the original uco candle. Not sure on your part of the world what's what as far as candles go. But if you just give me a few weeks I'll have up the video I've been hinting about. That may swing your choice as far as which one to get. Thanks for the comment and Views brother I'll catch you on the flip side.
I use mine a lot, including at home. Tea candles are available at Dollar Tree in a package of a dozen. A small Pringles can will protect it in a backpack. If I want to limit light on two of the three glass sections, The inside foil of a sealed tea bag does well. Cheers
Thanks for the tip. I never eat Pringle's, but my grandson does occasionally. I'll be looking to grab one. I was in the Dollar Tree a few days ago, and they have an off brand in a similar can. Now I wish I had gotten one.
A better way to remove the glass [safer] is to remove the top plate [springy] then take glass out at that end. TRICK - put a washer under the candle holder part to raise the candle slightly for more light. I also use a DIY reflector on top for better all-around light when hanging up. ALSO, IKEA tea lights are better quality than chinese & burn longer. Though candles don't give 'much' light, they DO give some heat => great for cold weather camping or power failures {and NEVER any "dead" batteries!}.
I use to get 100 tea lights at Big Lots for $2. Oh the good old days. Occasionally I cruise Amazon for tea light deals. I've gotten several in the citronella scent. Some years ago I found a 10 pack of tiny candle lanterns dirt cheap. I put little tea cup hooks in my privacy fence and burn them for ambience. I don't think they really help against the skeeters though. I would probably have to encircle myself with them. I haven't yet used my UCO Mini (red). Your demo of cleaning the glass was very good to know. I might have to come back to watch again. Thanks!!!
I'm glad you found it useful Patricia. I remember those good old days when everything was cheaper... Some candles that are citronella I have found don't work well here. I'm not sure if the candle has verry little of the citronella oil or if the Michigan skeeters are just resistant. I have found something that works very well however. Hope you stick around to see it :)
I have this and the taller one. The taller is a pain in the arse in my opinion and very expensive candles. This is my favorite, I buy the 8 hrs tea candle lights and the 6 hrs citronella ones. I find them much safer and being able to transport 3 at a time inside the unit is very practical and great for camping. I use them at home or in my patio too. Good reviews, I subbed.
Yeah the taller ones like the original is not for everybody that's for sure. I do have some more hacks coming for the original and I might change your mind. But I can totally see the utility and purpose for the tea light. Not to mention the fact that a big bag of tea lights as pretty cheap. Thanks for subbing welcome aboard I hope you stick around for a long time. If you don't mind me asking what part of the world are you hailing from?
@@charlesartificer2158 the mountains of So. California. Winter snow. 😩🥶
@@carmenmartinez2882 I hear it's beautiful out there though. One thing I know growing up and living here in Michigan is snow snow snow. Have a great night brother.
One to think about. Beautiful Daughter is getting close to the college. Old Dad is pondering what items to include in one or two plastic storage boxes for dorm survival away from home base. A candle lantern, mini or full size to back up battery-powered devices looks like a sound plan. Thank you for showcasing this product. I do not shop a lot of gear sites so I missed this one.
No problem Jack. And the candle lantern is a good choice for many many reasons. Just have to decide on which one. I would say it's easier to Source tea light candles at least here in the United States than it is to source the original uco candle. Not sure on your part of the world what's what as far as candles go. But if you just give me a few weeks I'll have up the video I've been hinting about. That may swing your choice as far as which one to get. Thanks for the comment and Views brother I'll catch you on the flip side.
I use mine a lot, including at home. Tea candles are available at Dollar Tree in a package of a dozen. A small Pringles can will protect it in a backpack. If I want to limit light on two of the three glass sections, The inside foil of a sealed tea bag does well. Cheers
Thanks for the tip. I never eat Pringle's, but my grandson does occasionally. I'll be looking to grab one. I was in the Dollar Tree a few days ago, and they have an off brand in a similar can. Now I wish I had gotten one.
Nice tip! Thanks.
A better way to remove the glass [safer] is to remove the top plate [springy] then take glass out at that end. TRICK - put a washer under the candle holder part to raise the candle slightly for more light. I also use a DIY reflector on top for better all-around light when hanging up.
ALSO, IKEA tea lights are better quality than chinese & burn longer.
Though candles don't give 'much' light, they DO give some heat => great for cold weather camping or power failures {and NEVER any "dead" batteries!}.
Thanks for the tips.
I use to get 100 tea lights at Big Lots for $2. Oh the good old days. Occasionally I cruise Amazon for tea light deals. I've gotten several in the citronella scent. Some years ago I found a 10 pack of tiny candle lanterns dirt cheap. I put little tea cup hooks in my privacy fence and burn them for ambience. I don't think they really help against the skeeters though. I would probably have to encircle myself with them. I haven't yet used my UCO Mini (red). Your demo of cleaning the glass was very good to know. I might have to come back to watch again. Thanks!!!
I'm glad you found it useful Patricia. I remember those good old days when everything was cheaper... Some candles that are citronella I have found don't work well here. I'm not sure if the candle has verry little of the citronella oil or if the Michigan skeeters are just resistant. I have found something that works very well however. Hope you stick around to see it :)
Why doesn't it have the small chain like the others?
I wish I could answer this. But it is just as much a mystery to me as you.
No chain and hook on these.
Not yet.... Stick around There is a video coming. Thanks for the comment and views.
Tea candles nope
Not for everyone