botanica Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 I found a great deal on Surf & Turks at Bed Bath & Beyond...69.99 with a 30% discount!! So, I was wondering if anyone has used them for melting paraffin??? I know they work great for soy, but haven't seen any posts about paraffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meredith_D Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 I typed "turk n surf" in the search box, and this is what came up:http://www.candletech.com/forums/search.php?searchid=449953 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Buy it quick. I use mine for both waxes & have for over 1 year. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGirl Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Buy it! I got mine last month and LOVE IT! I got mine ant bb&b also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindys Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 I just bought one and am afraid to put the parrafin right on top of the elements to melt.Mine is not a turk and surf,and does not have an inner pot. I did get it at Bed bath and Beyond. Does any yone knoe what I mean? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGirl Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Mine (wax) goes in right on top of the elements. Put the link from their website on here and I'll see if it's the same as mine!http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=14246240&RN=774This one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
botanica Posted February 14, 2007 Author Share Posted February 14, 2007 Yes! That's it the one! I'm so excited...I think I'm going to buy two--one for soy and one for paraffin. I just wanted to make sure it was safe for paraffin...I did search the forum for this and no one really seemed to say that they had tried paraffin--just that it didn't seem like a good idea. Thanks for all your imput!!!Jodie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoopie Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Works great!!!Just make sure your melt your wax in a presto or something else the first time (about 5 lbs or so) THEN pour into the Turkey Fryer. For some reason you only have to this the first time.......after that first time it's ok to turn it on with hardened wax in it, poke a few relief holes and turn it on. Don't know why you can't just put the hard wax straight in the first time, but there have been fire issues.:lipsrseal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
botanica Posted February 14, 2007 Author Share Posted February 14, 2007 Sweet! Thanks so much. I can't wait to try it out. I can't believe I didn't figure this out sooner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGirl Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Yes that's what I did too. I just always keep enough in it to keep the coil covered now and turn it on. I don't poke hole in it though.....works fine. I've got mine warming up right now! Ready to pour tonight! You will love it! What I love the most is that I use IGI 4627 and can just drop in a whole block without having to chop it up! Now.........what shall I pour????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
botanica Posted February 14, 2007 Author Share Posted February 14, 2007 Yes--no more chopping please. I'm always trying to be quiet during the baby's nap and can't get much done without chopping. :rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley1231 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Surf N Turf,.. turkey frier, whatever you want to call it, after I read about it here, I got the same one from bedbathnbeyond on clearance too!! I did a little happy dance after the first use with mine!! The kids, and husband were so happy that I freed up the counters and stove-top that they joined in on the happy dance with me!! :yay::yay::highfive::highfive:This has become an expensive little hobby!! I dont know what it means ,,.. but I've overheard them whispering.....shhh.....making them keeps her sane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tychels Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 That's really cool. I want one! How did you get 30% off? Is there a coupon I don't know about?.. Are you guys getting it online or in store? I saw them in the store a while back, Wonder if thet still have them...Hmmm..Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGirl Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I went to the store and bought the floor model ended up getting it for $53 with a coupon also. Didn't want to pay the shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephsteph Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I got one on Ebay awhile back. Ended up paying about $55 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindys Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I will put my parrafin right on top of the coils now without being afraid. Does anyone have a Kmart, I saw some on clearance there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGirl Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I just looked at KMart.com the same one is $159.00! Wow! Makes me feel really good about my price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Curious..whats the difference between that & the presto? I know what the difference is litteraly, but is the turey frier better then the presto pot. I cant keep up with you guys. I started out using the double boiler & then read about the presto pot so went & bought one of those..now i'm hearing about the surf & turf...when will it stop! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Kay, it holds more wax, that is the big thing - I may need to get one soon - if you do a search on turk n surf, you will find out all of the specifics (because i don't right off remember how much it melts at a time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDGM Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I found it at Walmart on clearance for $45! I love it!!! Best purchase I have made to date... this thing will melt your wax in no time flat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
botanica Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 Nope, no coupon. I just happened to call the bb&b around here and that's their sale indefinately. I think that not only does it melt a lot more wax, but it has the spout (that you don't have to install yourself). So, I'm getting two! Yes this "hobby" is very expensive. I can't even count all the money I've spent over the last 10 or so years. But I love it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindys Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I was in Kmart and saw them on clearance. I think I will go back and get another. It sounds like they are not going to be around anymore with all the clearance sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanglow Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Silly question... can you pour the wax right from the drain valve or do you have to figure out a way to pour it into a pouring pot? I have a hard enough time pouring from the presto into the pour pot without making a mess... I couldn't imagine having to lift this thing when it's full of wax! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Oh please answer cause yes i want to know too..if so I will buy one. I'm not sure if i do enough to afford this but hey if it makes it easier..i'm gettin one. lolSilly question... can you pour the wax right from the drain valve or do you have to figure out a way to pour it into a pouring pot? I have a hard enough time pouring from the presto into the pour pot without making a mess... I couldn't imagine having to lift this thing when it's full of wax! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Nope, no coupon. I just happened to call the bb&b around here and that's their sale indefinately. I think that not only does it melt a lot more wax, but it has the spout (that you don't have to install yourself). So, I'm getting two! Yes this "hobby" is very expensive. I can't even count all the money I've spent over the last 10 or so years. But I love it anyway. I've only been doing this 8 months & I cant even think of how much I have spent. Just gettin started was expensive. I'd say well over 3,000 bucks so far.. & that could be a low number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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