Thread: Candles: Real vs Battery

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I have both. I usually use battery in the yard, but real in real pumpkins.

I also use real on Hallloween night when I am outside in my haunt or in the area handing out candy.

My TOTs are never near the real candles, and if a horrific accident occured I (or my husband) can get the fire extinguisher and put it out. I use small tealights and votives. All my taper candles are LED.

Can you tell me how you use candles? I am interested to know what more experienced peeps think. I know real candles are a huge risk. I don't put them near any fabric, dry moss, dry paper, etc. I thinks I am being careful...but am I?

Should I just go battery all the way?
Thanks- you guys are the best. I feel like a raving lunatic...but not here. You guys actually like what I like. Amazing!

I really really wish there were realistic LED candles that actually output the brightness of a real candle. The capability is there, we have 1-5 watt LEDs that run off of batteries now but they always use an antique tiny amber LED with a flicker circuit. The "candle" tap lights that have 3 amber LEDs are about the only thing bright enough to light up a big pumpkin properly. So far the only solution is to build your own.

I try not to use real candles in anything anymore but I think in pumpkins you should be fine. I still do that once in awhile. I've always been amazed paper bag luminaries don't burn up more often.

It's been far too windy here lately to use real candles in anything anymore, even pumpkins. Since I don't do real pumpkins & went with the foam ones I definitely can't use real candles.

We had a few small oil lamps in our graveyard a few years ago but, once again, too windy & they just blew out.

I've switched over totally to battery operated candles in general.

Real candles al lthe way in jack o lanterns. The effect can not be duplicated IMO. We use led candles in a couple scenes whee the wind could blow them out. We also use tiki torches placed in strategic locations out of the way for effect and mood lighting in dark areas. We have some tea lights and small oil lamps we use in hanging lanterns as well. I think having enough help to keep an eye on things is wise.

Agree with jdubbya, my JOL's have real candles and are never placed near any combustible source.

I use LED flicker lights for dungeon torches, incandescents for lanterns. I am just in the process of finishing up a bunch of LED flicker candles using PVC, they will be used in cemetery and chop shop.

Yeah...thanks guys. I feel the same- led bought from store- ok but not bright enough.
I have some very cool black pillar candles that are battery. They are made well and look awesome, but the flames are disappointing.

Oh well...safety first. The thrill of a real candle would be lessened by a fire.