Tjwaversano Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Gents and gals, Just did a test between the above mentioned waxes in the title with the intent of seeing how vybar, stearic and S and P 487 work in each (and to, ultimately, see which works better with the additives). All things in teh test environment being held the same besides the waxes, I had not the best results with the BW 924. Specifically, cavitation around the wick with the vybar, and ugly bumpy tops with the stearic (S and P did fine). All experiments were done in a rather warm environment (my garage at roughly 90 to 95 degrees ambient temp) and the jars were fully jacketed (jars were 2.5 inch diam (top and bottom with slight curvature in the neck. Pour temps were 195F degrees for the BW 924 and 210F for the coco 83. Fragrance temps were 195F for the BW 924 and 210F for the coco 83. I don't think its a question of temperature gradient and differential cooling for the cavitation, but maybe the wax? I know they vary alot from manufacturer to manufacturer and I know the shortage of coco has yielded some low grade products from manufacturers. TL;DR, is it just that BW 924 is just difficult to work with/ lower quality than coco 83? or is it just a higher skill ceiling and I'm lacking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 I have not had the best results in tests with BW waxes. I tried many of their waxes but did not get results. The only one I sort of liked was their paraffin bought at Aztec because it comes in pellets. It can be a handy blender if you have a wax in opaque jars. It shrinks but ease of use is good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milk Machine Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 I also tried BW 924 and was not impressed. I do really like Coco83 with S&P 487 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 I had a similar experience with BW wax 😢 it was “better” than 464 and 444 with fewer cavities and much less frost, but could not coax HT from it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjwaversano Posted May 22, 2023 Author Share Posted May 22, 2023 Appreciate the responses! so it seems like the verdict is a little less than stellar for BW...pity. Might try some from a few more manufacturers. Is the HT any good on coco apricot from a good manufacturer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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