repairing a fire hoop

topic posted Sat, August 30, 2008 - 11:40 AM by  Chrisi
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So I have a fire hoop that has a little wear and tear. Two of the wicks are coming unraveled. Does anyone know what I can use to fix it (flame-proof thread?) or do I have to order new wicks?

Thanks!!!! So stoked to get this fully fired up! it's just not the same with only 4 lit :)
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Chrisi
Portland
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  • Re: repairing a fire hoop

    Wed, September 3, 2008 - 5:55 PM
    If you have kevlar tape availible to you as well as kevlar thread you can do it yourself. I like to secure mine with gorilla glue where i sew them tight, so when the thread starts to burn through you don't have to worry about the kevlar getting loose. If you don't have the materials or time for this try asking the people you bought the hoop from if they sell replacement spokes!! Good luck and happy happy hooping!
  • Re: repairing a fire hoop

    Sun, September 14, 2008 - 7:39 PM
    All I ever use on wicks is gorilla glue (I never sew them with kevlar thread)... once you burn the wick, the glue hardens into a cement-like substance. You can pick up a bottle at Home Depot for about $5... good luck!
  • A note from NAFAA

    Sun, September 14, 2008 - 9:26 PM
    I feel as though it's worth mentioning that most adhesives lose their grip in the presence of certain chemicals. White gas is used to dissolve and remove glues from metals. All too often glues are depended upon to hold the tool together. When you're talking wick to wick, this usually works, but not wick to metal.

    While it's true that the carrier elements to white glue (and others apparently) can harden and crystalize under heat, the glue itself won't last more than a couple of dips. And if it doesn't form encircling grips on the individual strands, it cannot continue to hold after crystallization.

    A delicate balance needs be stuck. The crystallized glue is a zero zone for fuel. If you were to thoroughly coat your wick in glue it would hold no fuel at all. So, as little as possible need be used for best performance. But not so little to continue to hold after the glue releases.

    This is why a "hard, limiting method" is preferred for wick attachment. And while Kevlar thread is not ideal, it IS generally superior to glue.
    ... and it holds fuel too. :)

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