coffeebean Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Has anyone ever purchased this wax melter? I saw this and wondered if it would be something I could get to melt 25 lbs of 415 at one time. I have read how people have used the turkey cooker, but can a person use it for pure soy? Then I read how the turkey cooker would burn wax. Would this be safer? Now if I can fugure out how to put in a link. If I can't it's on ebay under wax melter. Thanks for your replies.It's auction #120371490885 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 If it is a water jacket melter, which it probably is, it would be safer than a turkey fryer or roaster. I have both a turkery roaster and a 150 pound official water jacket wax melter. They are great. However, they do take longer to melt the wax, especially if you get a really big one. They are safe though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnt_fingers Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 It is basically a Presto cooker converted. Here is a link to a smaller unit "how-to" on candletech website http://www.candletech.com/general-information/do-it-yourself-wax-melter/Be very careful and watch your temperture setting. Be sure to use a thermometer as well. Some of these presto can go into the 400 degree range.Ask the seller if there is a warranty. If it is a converted Presto, the manufacturer's warranty is void due to the unit being converted from its intended use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I see now, it is a presto. It will definitely heat the wax faster than a professional water jacket wax melter but will not be "as" safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeebean Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 I'm not real wild about the spout pointing straight out, that looks a bit dangerous. I did check their feedback and I found only one negative and it was on the shipping end of the deal. I'm going to give these people a call today. Thanks friends for your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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