Can I put tiki torches on my deck?
Create a Paradise in your backyard with the help from Tiki brand accessories. The Tiki brand Universal deck clamp allows you to securely attach your Tiki brand torch on a deck railing or baluster.
Do I need stakes for tiki torches?
A MUST HAVE if you have Tiki torches. We use them when camping – sometimes the ground is so hard that you can’t stake the Tiki torches into the ground by themselves and the bamboo splits. These stakes are worth their weight in gold.
Where should I put tiki torches?
Equally space your TIKI® torches throughout your backyard or patio. Always place torches 6 feet to 8 feet apart for the best perimeter lighting and ambiance. Do not place torches under trees, overhangs or near other flammable materials. Position torches at least 6 feet away from the house or other structures.
How do you put lights on a deck?
Instructions
- Determine how many poles you will need. We used two – one on each of the farthest corners of the deck.
- Paint or stain the wood poles to match the deck. Allow to dry.
- Attach poles to the deck. Using wood screws, attach each pole to the back of the deck.
- Add hooks.
- Attach string lights.
Do tiki torches work?
Candles or tiki torches contain citronella oil and are released as a smoke, which confuses mosquitoes and hinders their ability to smell the carbon dioxide and lactic acids that attract them to you. And if there’s any kind of breeze, just forget about it; your tiki torch ain’t gonna work.
Why won’t my tiki torch stay lit?
If your torch won’t light, there may be water in the torch fuel or on the wick. Properly dispose of the torch fuel and replace the torch fuel and wick. Make sure the torch fuel is filled to the proper level and allow the wick to soak for 5 minutes before attempting to light.
How do you put tiki torches in gravel?
Stick your PVC pipe into the hole and shovel in large amounts of sand, gravel and dirt. Pack the sand, gravel and dirt in so tightly that the torch can barely move in the hole when you try to jiggle it. Pour water over the sand, gravel and dirt. Tamp the soil again, add more fill, and tamp down again.
Can Tiki torches be left outside?
It is safe to leave TIKI® Brand torch fuel in the torches. Store torches in a secure space so they do not tip. Store fuel out of reach of children. It is safe to store torch fuel outside.
How do you hang lights on a deck without drilling?
One of the ways to hang outdoor patio lights without nails is using adhesive hooks or gutter hooks. Alternatively, you can tape or staple them to your wall. You can also hang them on trees, bushes, posts, potted plants, and your fence. Another way to brighten up your patio is by using lanterns.
How to find the best tiki torches?
Versatile design and unique look. The metal tiki torch that goes from tall to small to light up any deck or patio.
What to use in a tiki torch?
Paraffin
What do I need to know about tiki torches?
They use clean and free energy to run. You can place a hundred tiki torches in your garden and they won’t add anything to your energy costs.
What is a tiki torch used for?
Tiki torches are also used as festive decorations in some Southeast Asian festivals, such as Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Malaysia (alongside pelita oil lamps and ketupat), Loi Krathong in Thailand (next to the floating krathong baskets flowing along a river), and Khuado in Chin State in Myanmar.