Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Patio Torches: Know the Basic Facts About These Tiki Torches

Lighted patio torches commonly grace the lawns of homeowners who are having night parties. You can see these torches along patios, passageways, pools or gardens as decorative lighting. These torches originated in the Tropics. In some five-star hotels, when they hold monthly Hawaiian or Caribbean themed parties, bamboo patio torches are used to enhance the landscape setting. torches made of bamboo poles exude a touch of exotic ambiance. Hotel guests truly enjoy their stay in a tropical atmosphere where they can have fun and relax in peace.

To give you an idea of how these bamboo torches look, they are made of bamboo stalk of about 1.5 meters high. It is hollow inside. A patio torch is commonly known as tiki torch. On top of the pole is a wick, small container for the fuel and cap. The cap is necessary for the protection of the wick from moisture and for putting out the flame. LPG gas or Propane and Citronella oil are used as fuel to ignite the bamboo patio torch. Nice thing about propane is you can adjust the flame height.

Patio torches have also evolved through the years. Modern technology enters the scene with solar lighted and metal type of patio torches. Solar patio torches provide eco-friendly lighting. They give out a subtle and radiant glow without the use of electricity or fuel. Solar powered torches are cost efficient and come in various shapes, sizes, colors and designs. It is powered by LED lights and has some features which are beneficial in this "love your environment" age. You can order a solar Hawaiian bamboo look tiki torch with a ground stake, 2 flicker amber LED bulbs, frosted lens and rechargeable NiCad batteries. In effect, the island atmosphere of fire flame powered torches is eliminated when you use solar lighted torches. If you still want to retain the tropical ambiance, the solution is to light up your festivities with a mix of bamboo oil or gas torch and the bamboo look solar lighted torches.

Recently, arising from the creativity and imagination of industry stakeholders, they came up with metal torches like the copper, aluminum, nickel and brass tiki torches. These torches come in different standing and wall mounted designs in unique shapes and sizes. One model is the beautiful long leaf copper patio torch with spiral wall bracket and torch lantern. You can choose the shiny brushed finish or the rough, rustic antique finish. Metal torches need special polishing to prevent tarnishing.

Safety at all times should be your priority. Proper maintenance should be done when you store these torches together with the fuels and other accessories. Regular periodic check up should be made to make sure these torches are in proper condition. Don't forget also to check up and maintain your fire safety and protection equipments. These equipments should always be ready for use whenever your patio torches are lighted up particularly the gas and oil kinds.

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