HorseScentS Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I was surprised to see a new bigger model of our beloved Presto Kitchen Kettle in Walmart recently. It's a nice option between the Presto and the turkey fryer:http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/38468981?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222228026951385&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=43324636952&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=82771732832&veh=sem For a long time I only used my Presto to melt wax, which I then transfered to my pour pot for color and scenting; but it took practiceto manage the time and temperature during the mixing and pouring process, which to was very hectic and worrisome. Now I find it so much easier to do everything in my Presto and then laddle the wax into my jars. I doubt if I'll ever go back to the pour pot method. I find it even easier to wipe out my presto every time I change FOs than it was to clean my pour pot in between batches. I often melt just 1 or 2 lbs of wax in my Presto at a time for each FO I want to pour during a candle-making session. I keep a glass candy thermometer clipped to my Presto and only use my digital thermometer to double check the temp before adding FO. The whole process is more relaxing for me now.:-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I am glad you brought up the subject of the new big presto pot. When I got the heat up to 200, it started popping and I found little bits of the lining in my melted wax. Sorta ticked me off. Anyone else having that trouble? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 No, but you'll get those little bits if you scratch the lining. Some days it was annoying, but it has calmed down for me recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 Gee, I've never had that problem. When I used the pour pot method I did ha e to heat my wax to at least 200 in the Presto to compensate for th e temp dropping when I transfered wax into my heated pour pot, but now I only heat my wax to 185 - 190 in my Presto and then add FO. I used to use my electric skillet to heat my pour pot and raise the wax temp as needed, but now I just set my candle jars in the skillet so they're warm when ladle wax into them.I remember someone posting that they use a metal strainer to pour their wax through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 The presto pot was brand new, unscratched, and only loosened the tiny shreds of lining when it popped, and it only popped at 200 degrees. The shreds look like a tiny splinter you would drive yourself crazy getting out of your finger. I think it's defective. In the last presto pot I had, the lining started flaking off, and I'm sure that was my fault. But, after 10 years of constant use I didn't mind having to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 Yeah, that definately sounds like a defective Presto. If you were frying chicken in it you wouldn't put up with splintery flakes. The store should exchange any pots that flake at any temp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 The presto pot was brand new, unscratched, and only loosened the tiny shreds of lining when it popped, and it only popped at 200 degrees. The shreds look like a tiny splinter you would drive yourself crazy getting out of your finger. I think it's defective. In the last presto pot I had, the lining started flaking off, and I'm sure that was my fault. But, after 10 years of constant use I didn't mind having to replace it.My original presto started flaking within a year. I got a stainless one to stop that problem. Too bad those are not around any more. They're super. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 If they were flakes at least I could strain them out. These bits are so tiny they would all go thru a strainer.I think I will look around at some other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 If they were flakes at least I could strain them out. These bits are so tiny they would all go thru a strainer.I think I will look around at some other options.I strain through felt to catch them. Coffee filters work in a pinch. Wotta pain though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 I tie a piece of old panty hose over the pour spout and it catches anything in the wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Great ideas for straining.OMG, I haven't worn pantyhose in so many years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geodon99 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I just purchased one of these about 4 hours ago. Can't wait to try it out !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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