Isn't the "wick" suppose to flicker on luminara candle?

homedecor1 · ‎03-09-2010

I received my first order of luminara candles. I put new Duracell batteries in them. Ok they light up nicely BUT the don't "flicker" as shown in demos.

I have knock off style where the "wick" is stationery and has the same effect for 1/3rd the price.

If I tap them they "move gently" then stop after a few minutes. I read all the directions - am I doing something wrong OR just my luck -- they're DUDS!!!!

thank you!

PS: if I knew how to post a video here I would to show you what I mean.

bourgs4 · ‎03-23-2010

Hi,

What kind of Luminara candles do you have? I have a pair of the candlestick Luminara's and if they are not level they won't flicker or move.

kitcat51 · ‎09-15-2016

Do you mean the white shaped flame is not moving? If so, then you do have a dud cause it's suppose to move.

homedecor1 · ‎03-09-2010

I bought the 4 pkg of 6" pillars. I noticed that only 1 of 4 is flickering at this point & I did check to make sure they were flat when they didn't flicker & yes they are sitting on my DR table which I assume is level. (I wasn't sure if they needed to warm up).

homedecor1 · ‎03-09-2010

@kitcat51

yes only 1 is moving. I can't show a good pic but it's just glowing, like the other candles I have. (The knock off ones have a simulated flickering motion but the wick is stationery). Figures my luck🙄

Honestly, no difference for the $$$$ paid!

luvmybeetle · ‎08-10-2013

Send them back. They are supposed to flicker always.

fthunt · ‎12-24-2010

I bought from QVC the most recent version but by Bethlehem lights - NOT Luminara and they don't flicker. They also can be set on/off/timer on the top of the candle instead of turning it upside down. Do you perhaps have the "B" instead of the luminara candle? I won't buy anymore of the "B" but they work - has a nice light - but no action.

KentuckyWoman · ‎03-13-2010

I have never had any luck with Luminara candles. Within a few months of use every one of them died. Instead of glowing and the flame flickering, at some point they all started flashing and made a zapping noise. I changed the batteries and within a few minutes, they started flashing again. I purchased some from QVC and some from a local Christmas shop. All of them quit working completely. Hope you have better luck.

homedecor1 · ‎03-09-2010

@fthunt

Definitely no I took them out of luminara boxes! I have a lot of Bethlehem lights are many many years old and are still working fine. I wanted the flickering style for my lanterns -- just figures -- I have the worse luck!!!😤😳

And the price of 4 candles is definitely not worth keeping if they won't flicker! Maybe I'll just send back get refund & go buy 1-2 at Bed Bath & Beyond with my 20% coupon.

I keep checking it nope NO flicker!!!