What type of candle material must be used for bedikat chametz (wax, tallow, fat, or oil)?
Synopsis
The Mechaber requires a wax candle; tallow, fat, and oil candles may not be used l'chatchila. B'dieved, tallow and fat are valid. Oil's b'dieved status is disputed.
More in Nullification of Chametz
What type of light must be used for bedikat chametz, and can sunlight or moonlight suffice?
6 opinions
May a torch (avuka) be used for bedikat chametz, and what is its status b'dieved?
5 opinions
Do two candles held together or braided constitute a 'torch' (avuka) and thus become invalid for bedikat chametz?
2 opinions
Which places in a house require bedikat chametz, and which are exempt?
3 opinions
Do holes in the wall and protruding beams (zizin) require bedikat chametz, and what are the height limits?
3 opinions
Do sloped roofs of attics and towers require bedikat chametz?
2 opinions
Does a cattle shed (refet), chicken coop (lul), or the middle of a courtyard require bedikat chametz?
6 opinions
How does one check for chametz in a hole between two Jewish neighbors' houses or between a Jew and a non-Jew?
3 opinions
Related from other topics
When must the search for chametz (bedikat chametz) be performed?
Searching for Chametz
May one begin work (melakhah) before performing bedikat chametz on the night of the 14th?
Searching for Chametz
May one eat before performing bedikat chametz?
Searching for Chametz
May one begin Torah study before performing bedikat chametz?
Searching for Chametz
If one began studying Torah (or other activities) while it was still day, must one stop when the time for bedikat chametz arrives?
Searching for Chametz
Should one daven Ma'ariv before or after bedikat chametz?
Searching for Chametz
Discussion
Discussion coming soon.
The Daily Law
One question. Every opinion. Every morning.
A new halakhic question and the full spectrum of rabbinic thought, delivered daily.