It’s been a record year for mosquitoes in Indianapolis, Indiana so this guy by the name of Erik Anderson came up with a deisgn idea that added some Tiki-esque torches to the patio to combat the bugs.
"After searching the world over to find a torch that was affordable and atypical I came to the conclusion that unless I wanted wicker or bamboo, I would need to become a bit more resourceful. A glance into my recycling bin and an aimless stroll through the local hardware store provided me with this clear solution." -Erik Anderson
1.Empty Wine Bottle (You can use any bottle you like as long as it’s glass and the neck is 1” in diameter. Be clever!)
2.Teflon Tape 1/2”
3.Copper Top Plate Connector (threaded for 3/8”-16 thread rod)
4.1” Split Ring Hanger (threaded for 3/8”-16 thread rod)
5.1/2” x 3/8” Copper Coupling
6.1/2” Copper Cap
7.Two Hex Nuts (threaded for 3/8”-16 thread rod)
8.Two #10 x 1” Zinc Plated Wood Screws (if your mounting it to wood)
9.3/8”-16 Zinc Plated Threaded Rod (I bought a 3’ rod and cut it down to 8, 4-1/2” rods with a hacksaw.)
10.Tiki Replacement Wick
11.Torch Fuel (For safety reasons, only use fuel made specifically for outdoor torches. i.e. Tiki brand)
Helpful Tools: Channellocks, adjustable wrench, hacksaw, power screwdriver, and a funnel. For those having trouble locating the top plate connectors they can be found online: Copper, Galvanized, Stainless Steel, Iron
Safety Note: This is for outdoor use only. Tiki brand recommends that the wick never be set higher than 1/4-inch, and I recommend that you exercise the same discretion and common sense that you would with any small open flame. Never leave your torches unattended.
For binding instructions go to: www.gerardotandco.com/blog/recycled-bottle-torch/
And this is the final product:
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