funkymonkey66 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 J223 users, is anyone else getting crackling but no visible water when heating the wax, lack of scent throw and depending on what wick you usually use- large mushrooms and excessive sooting that you usually do not have? I have been using this wax for years and have dealt with the variances that can be expected but this is odd. I have tried everything. Wicked down, changed the scent, reduced the FO load, tried one with no scent or color just to see if it was indeed the wax and it is. I am guessing I got a bad batch but I called the place I purchased the wax from regarding this issue and to no surprise I was told I was the only one to complain.It would be interesting to see if anyone else is having a problem. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara AL Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 In this cold weather you will get cracking try heating the jars so the wax can cool down slowly.HTHBarbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudiGa Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I have read on another forum about water being in the J223 occassionally, the solution was to get the wax up to close to 200 to burn it off, let it harden again and then good to go the next day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkey66 Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 I heated above 200 and the crackling never stops and you can't see any water in it. Usually when there is water you can see it at the bottom of the pot when melted or even sometimes when you break the wax. But this is completely dry- no condensation, the slabs are not cold, nor was it stored anywhere cold. I bought more from different supplier and it is not crackling so that would rule out the temp. It is just this batch. I have dealt with water in wax before and know what to do but regardless of just the crackling the performance issues have me puzzled.:undecided Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlemaker74 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Hmmm, I am still testing J225 (I know, not 223) but I was most surprised by the 225 - it was the only wax to have 100% glass adhesion for a prolonged time in different temps.After pouring and cooling, I have put it in cool to cold places and warm to hot places and it still has perfect 100% glass adhesion.I am very pleased with this wax so far...not sure how it compares to the 223 - I have read that others on here didn't see much difference between the 223 and 225 other than the price... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Funky, ours always crackles and pops in the Surf & Turk melter. I'm just so used to it, I don't pay any attention. I always ask DH if he's frying French Fries. However, the wax performs as usual. No problems. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cetacea Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I got a bad batch about 2 years ago. The top slabs were fine, the bottom slabs were terrible....I ended up tossing the bottom slabs and ordering a new case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanes_light7 Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I had that crazy crackling in a case I purchased about a month ago but not in the case I purchased after that. Didn't affect the outcome of the candles though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplykountry Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 My last batch has really popped and sizzled while melting. What was the lot number and I'll check mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinetreecandles Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 The last two boxes of J223 I used from a batch of 5 i bought did just what your describing although the scent throw is fine and no unusual mushrooming with the wicks. I buy locally to save on shipping and they have raised their prices on that wax by $20.00 a box in the past 3 months so I have decided to go back to the tried and true, but very messy, "Comfort Blend". Not going to pay that price for wax that doesn't perform like it should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkey66 Posted March 14, 2008 Author Share Posted March 14, 2008 pinetreecandles pming you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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