candeladesigns Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 I've never tried a direct heat wax melter (~convection oven) and wondered if anyone had feedback on it... any safety issues? (e.g., more likely to ignite?) Is it really a lot faster than melting tanks that use water (double-boilers)? I'm looking for something that's easily transportable so I can bring it to friends' houses to make candles. Appreciate any feedback.Thanks!Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everito Bandito Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 You don't have to install a faucet to use it. However, you should use a thermometer with it. Don't rely on the dial settings for your wax temperature.Wal-mart has them for about 22 bux. (prices may vary a bit in different regions)http://www.candletech.com/budgetmelter/index.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacien Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 That should be no problem at all. Yes you do have to use a thermometer and keep it under the dialed temp because it will heat up fast. Just to give you an idea I use a turkey deep fryer with the spiggot on it that is as direct as you can get to heat. No problems or fires. You just cannot leave hot wax unattended with any warming method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredron Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 We've used our Daizey pot for years and never had any problem at all. I have 2 of the Daizey and 2 of the Presto. I prefer the Daizey because of the control unit. I've added spigots to 2 of them, and will eventually add them to the others also. Buy a good candy making thermometer & melt to your heart's content.Fredron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 I've never tried a direct heat wax melter (~convection oven) and wondered if anyone had feedback on it... any safety issues? (e.g., more likely to ignite?) Is it really a lot faster than melting tanks that use water (double-boilers)? I've heard the Cougar convection melters are good but I've never laid eyes on one. Wenesco convection melters, like C&S carries, look like the components are salvaged from a junkyard and bolted together by Dr. Frankenstein. That's as far as I got, because I didn't want to pay the restocking fee to test them before returning them. So I can't personally say they don't work well, but the only other comment I found here on the message board is negative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Cougar's are good I have one it is 2 years old and works wonderfully I like much better than my 200 lb water jacket melter. I like it has a digital themometer/heat control built right in you set it and it brings the wax up to that temp and will hold it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 I've heard the Cougar convection melters are good but I've never laid eyes on one. Wenesco convection melters, like C&S carries, look like the components are salvaged from a junkyard and bolted together by Dr. Frankenstein. That's as far as I got, because I didn't want to pay the restocking fee to test them before returning them. So I can't personally say they don't work well, but the only other comment I found here on the message board is negative.I have a Wenesco convection melters, It is an older model than they carry now. I've had it now for 4 years, it holds 100#'s of wax and will melt a full pot in about 6 hours. Now I turn it on low and leave it on 24/7 with no problems, wax is ready when I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candeladesigns Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 Thanks so much, everyone, for your feedback! I sincerely appreciate it!Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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