What is the best type of guard to put on a candle to protect it from the wind?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the best type of guard to protect a candle flame from the wind, exploring various solutions and materials. Participants consider both historical and practical approaches to this problem.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests using a 2-inch plastic guard around the flame to prevent it from blowing out.
  • Another participant references the hurricane lantern as a historical solution to the problem of wind extinguishing candle flames.
  • Concerns are raised about using plastic due to its melting properties, with a recommendation for a glass hurricane lamp cover instead.
  • A humorous suggestion is made to surround the candle with a house for protection.
  • One participant proposes that in emergencies, glow sticks are preferable to candles.
  • A participant shares a link to a pumpkin-themed candle holder, indicating a personal preference rather than a practical solution.
  • There is a suggestion that for vigils, paper cups are commonly used to shield the flame.
  • A simple candle lantern idea is proposed, involving placing the candle inside a tin can.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple competing views on the best method to protect a candle from wind, with no consensus reached on a single solution.

Contextual Notes

Some suggestions depend on specific contexts, such as emergencies or vigils, which may influence the effectiveness of the proposed solutions.

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To stop it from blowing out. Should you just have a 2 inch plastic around where the flame is?
 
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That technical problem was solved centuries ago...behold the hurricane lantern:

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/2512/lanternvo6.jpg

Just one solution...I bet lots of cultures have solved this problem.
 
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Plastic melts, so no, plastic is not a good idea.

A glass hurricane lamp cover is good.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015DCHT8/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
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Surround the candle with a house.
 
For emergencies candles are out glow sticks are in.
 
http://www.neatorama.com/images/2006-10/pirate-jack-o-lantern.jpg I love pumpkins.
 
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Perhaps he's asking for like at a vigil? I think for that they just use paper cups...
 
a simple candle lantern is made by putting the candle inside a tin can
 

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