hi, i just recently moved into a dorm at college. its probably a pretty old building and it has sprinklers and stuff for when a fire is detected, which would ruin everyones computers and stuff if it went off. i have an electric water heater pot so i can have cup of noodles and tea and stuff, but i am afraid to try it out here. If when this thing heats up it puts out a lot water vapor will that set off the sprinklers? if so, is it possible to still use it somewhere in the dorms without this happening?
It depends on the candle how close it is to the detector. If the candle has lead in the wick (most do) it will cause more smoke. Keep the candle in an open area away from a draft. If the smoke detector is in your room put the candle as far away as safely possible. Try to find candles with cotton wicks, they produce less smoke. PartyLite is a good candle provider, thier candles have 100% cotton wicks and the wax is parafin so it dissolves and is not too messy. They last longer too. A small candle will not set off the alarm as long as nothing catches on fire, which is why dorms have rules. To protect the students living there.