Mexitan Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Has anyone ever had their Presto Pot spigot clog? I've been making candles all day, thought I was done, turned it off, and the wax cooled. I decided to do one more batch, and when I went to pour it out via the spigot, it was clogged. Any ideas on how to unclog it???Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth-VT Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 ??? Did you turn it back on and let it warm up before you tried to pour again? Once the pot/wax is up to temp, I don't see how the spigot can still be clogged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I've had that happen when I've decided to do another batch. My wax only needed a little bit of heat, but it wasn't enough heat to clear the spigot. Once you turn the heat up for a couple of minutes, there is no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 could you just wave your heat gun at it a few times? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexitan Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 I turned the heat up to 200, which I usually heat my wax to, it was completely melted, and it still was clogged. I tried the heat gun, shot it right into the opening of the spigot, still nothing! I finally got frustrated and dipped the wax out with a ladle. I guess I'm spoiled by using the spigot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I turned the heat up to 200, which I usually heat my wax to, it was completely melted, and it still was clogged. I tried the heat gun, shot it right into the opening of the spigot, still nothing! I finally got frustrated and dipped the wax out with a ladle. I guess I'm spoiled by using the spigot.What kind of spigot did you use? It sounds like you may have a defective spigot. It should have cleared up after heating the pot back to that temp. If you made your pot like the instructions on the candletech website, you can unscrew the old spigot and replace it.Also check and see if there isn't a big piece of crud blocking the hole in the pot itself.HTH! geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexitan Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 Thanks Geek. The hole isn't clogged, used the spigot type and directions listed on this site. I'll unscrew the darned thing to see what the problem is. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. I learn so many wonderful things here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamsoycandles Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I learn so many wonderful things here!Including plumbing skills! How great is that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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