The flame is fed by the evaporated gases from the heated

Oil reed diffusers are very popular and many find them an attractive addition to their décor, irrespective of the other dimension that it brings to their home. That dimension is, of course, the fragrance that is the whole point of a diffuser, whether reed or electrical. So why oil reed diffusers rather than scented candles if the prime purpose is provide a room with a beautiful enchanting fragrance?Scented candles have their place, and many people that love the idea of a live flame and enjoy relaxing while they watch it flickering would consider nothing else. 

However, to those that use reed diffusers, the fragrance is secondary to their looks, and people have been known to use them for their decorative accents only. Not only do they look good, but can be adapted to practically any type of décor. Electrical diffusers are functional only and do not have the looks of either a candle or a reed diffuser.In saying that, oil reed diffusers tend to be most appropriate in homes decorated with modern, clean lines and little clutter; more in line with what many perceive to be an oriental style, more Japanese that normal European décor. 

Notwithstanding that, however, this type of functional yet decorative element is appropriate to many different decorative styles and is particularly preferred by those with an element of hesitancy regarding the safety of candles and their live flames.Safety of Candles，They may perhaps have read statistics that show over 1200 fires each year to be caused by candles, but candles come last in the list of top 5 causes of home fires in the UK. Top is cooking (65% - mainly chip pans Electrical Connectors left unattended), then come open fires, smoking then electrical faults with candles last.Candles are therefore safer than most people may believe, and certainly a lot safer than in the days when real candles were attached to real Christmas trees with a candle holder attached to the tree with a spring clip. 

The fires that candles do cause are due to carelessness and a lack of awareness of the risks involved with open candles left close to combustibles.How Candles WorkCandles work because the wick absorbs the melted candle grease and evaporates it. The flame is fed by the evaporated gases from the heated candle wax. If you look at the flame of candle closely, you can see that it is not the wick that is burning: there is a gap between the wick and the flame, and it is actually the vapourised gases that are being burned. The heat of the flame melts and then vaporizes the candle wax and it is this vapour that is burning - exactly the same way as the oil of a diffuser is drawn up the reed and evaporated by the warmth of the room.

How Reed Diffusers WorkThere is no flame involved in the operation of reed diffusers of course, but there is heat nevertheless. Let's first discuss the construction of a reed diffuser. The container can be of any material, size or shape, but is generally glass containing an essential oil with a specific odour. 

There is a very wide range of fragrances available, including natural floral scents, such as rose, jasmine and honeysuckle, wood and resin fragrances such as sandalwood and pine, and also animal perfumes such as musk.The oil can be coloured to add another dimension to its decorative properties, and the design of the container is another. Most tend to be clear or coloured tall slender glass or crystal vases, the clear versions used for essential oils coloured with oil-soluble dyes. Many oils are pure essential oils obtained from the flower, bark or resin of plants and trees, or from the scent glands of animals such as the civet from which musk is obtained. However, there are also a large number of synthetic fragrances used such as many of the 'orchid' scents.The reeds absorb the oil and draw it up by the principle of capillary action or capillarity. 

The essential oil that is exposed to the air in the room is evaporated and provides the fragrance. Some oils evaporate more rapidly than others, and require lower or higher temperatures to evaporate. In general, however, the warmer the room then the faster the oil evaporates and the stronger the fragrance.The lines of oil reed diffusers are clean and as previously stated, are suited to the angular design of traditional Japanese homes. Such diffusers are often used in themed rooms or as part of modern décor. Many prefer them to candles when they have pets or small children in the house, because they are safer if knocked over - in spite of the statistical evidence relating to the safety of candles.Oil reed diffusers or candles? The choice is yours, and while a scented candle looks and smells really good when it is burning, a reed diffuser in a warm room on winter's evening offers a stronger fragrance but without the fascination of that flickering flame. Which do you prefer? Why not try both!