Well Rick i've been watching my wicks now and I trim them more often. Also I went to the local hardware and bought every wick they had and replaced ALL the wicks in my lanterns. Most had the wick that came with it still in it, some were kinda brown. Well they burn bright now even the old top lift D Lite has a white flame.
Next order to W T Kirkman will be for wick by the roll!! Is there any best tool for trimming wicks?? Keep them burning. Harry W.