islandgirl Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I know some of you have used the surf n turf. How long does it take to melt your wax? Is it a quick as a presto?I would love to get one of these, ( Since a Large melter is just too expensive right now), but wanted some reviews from currecnt users. I have a turkey roaster and it just takes toooooooo long to melt.I do use presto's, 3 or 4 at a time, but would love to just get a big melter.Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 C'mon... Arn't their any surf n turfers????I am assuming those type of pots are not the best to use as melters because you all would have answered by now... Guess I will be sticking to my presto's for a while longer.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backyardcandles Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I have a turkey roaster and it just takes toooooooo long to melt.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~I think so too that's one reason why I never completly turn mine off!! I leave it at about 100 degrees and that way it never has to completly melt! Been doing this for a year or so and have never had any problems!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I'd be curious about this too. I'd love to get a melter too but haven't the funds to spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonrose64 Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Man that looks neat. Wonder how much wax that would hold? Do you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 28 quarts, which I figure could hold up to 14 lbs....??Here is a link to it...http://www.turkey-fryers-online.com/masterbuilt/setftv_turkey_fryer_kits.htmI just saw this for $119.00 earlier today. Looks like all the prices went up for the holiday!! They will drop again!!Looks like a big presto pot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrauer Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I don't post very often because I don't feel I have much to contribute, but I wanted to let you know that I own two of the Surf n Turf cookers and love them!! I used to use the Presto Pots and switched over about a year ago and have not been disappointed. The Surf n Turf melts the wax quite quickly (when I plug it in and it is 3/4 full it takes about 1/2 hour). I am just very cautious to not turn the heat up too high and I don't leave them plugged in when I'm not home. So, if you are asking if they are worth it, my answer would be absolutely. Last year I was able to get mine on clearance at Target, but I don't know if they carry them anymore. If I can help with any questions, let me know.Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 Now thats what I was hoping to hear:yay: :yay: Think I may have to got bargin shopping for one!!!Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonrose64 Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I got a question about it. Does the wax flow out of the nozzle good like a wax melter? Or does it get clogged? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrauer Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I have never had any problems with the wax clogging coming out of the nozzle, and to be honest what I really like about them is they don't get really hot to the touch on the outside like the presto pots did, especially since I have little children around my house!!HTHShelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dallas_Texas_Dean Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 It appears to me that the heating element is exposed and not "embedded" into the base of the pot. Does this cause issues, or do you just make sure that you never let the wax level reach the low point where the element is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Already posted on another thread. Got mine Friday and put it to use Saturday. I'm not really worried about the elements being exposed. Remember it was made for vegetable oils (peanut, etc.) The controls hold it at 195 which is what I keep my prestos at. So impressed, in fact, we ordered a 2nd one yesterday. The outside of the pot is cool to touch and the lid has fixed holes in it, so I just put in 1 of my long thermometers to consantly check temp. Will post again if I have any problems with them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted December 19, 2005 Author Share Posted December 19, 2005 Hey Dallas DeanHere are the directions to the surf n turk.. Might help ya...http://www.masterbuilt.com/pdfs/etf.pdfIt shows to melt the wax first before putting on the element... I was wonding the same thing...Bugtussle... So you just reheat any extra wax left in your pot?? No problems with it smoking??TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Trish, on the other thread said to melt enough wax to complete cover the element before adding wax to be melted to the Surf & Turk melter. She also said to never leave it unattended but that she had no problems with it. I plan to get one as I need a large melter for so many orders and it will make restocking candles for a show a breeze. It should hold about 35-40 lbs of melted wax but to fill it slowly when first learning how to use it. As I still melt wax in huge double boilers on my stove, I'll just continue to add the color as I pull 8#s out at a time of the melter and then divide the wax into my four pour pots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 So I'm gathering that you can't leave your wax in there and just turn it on to reheat it...meaning if I still have 10 lbs in there I should drain it when I'm done? Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Dont usually post on this section but the Turk n Surf is AWESOME!!!!!! I have been using mine all weekend and have had no problems. For the one who asked...YES...you can reheat unused hardened wax...no problem.However, I would turn it on the lowest setting and let the wax start to melt before I turned it up.Only problem I have found with it is that the spigot does not come out too far from the pot. So, we built a stand to where a pot could slide half underneath the turknsurf so that missing the pot or spills is no longer a problem!I would definitly reccomend one...definitly if you do large production like I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 So where exactly is the best price found on these? I see they stay around $150ish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScentsandMore Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 I have a question about using the surf 'n turf with soy wax. I read before not to use a presto pot with a spigot when melting soy because if you let the soy cool down to around 100 degrees that the spigot will clog up. Is this true with the surf 'n turf and its nozzle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 So where exactly is the best price found on these? I see they stay around $150ish?I got mine at Gander Mountain for $79 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPP Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 My hubby and I picked one up at the BASS PRO Fishing Outfitter Store... As it happened, we got the floor sample (since they were out AND there was a "store coupon" for 40% off too).Ultimately we got the thing for cheap AND, I went in to a different 'line' with a coupon too and purchased a long thermometer as well. Well worth the gas to drive the distance we found this from home.....At this point, I'd watch for the After Holiday Sales, since this item seems to be one that does go up before...Good luck!MPPNOTE: By the time your wax is melted, I assure you any wax that could have been left in the spigot is also melted and ready to pass out. Your Presto and/or S&T won't "clog"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 I have a question about using the surf 'n turf with soy wax. I read before not to use a presto pot with a spigot when melting soy because if you let the soy cool down to around 100 degrees that the spigot will clog up. Is this true with the surf 'n turf and its nozzle? When ever using soy that has to cool down, you cool it in the pour pot not the melter. Pour off you soy into a pour pot, add color and F/O and then allow the cooling to take place. My soy is poured hot so no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julwid Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 I went to Gander Mountain and bought the turk n surf. I love it. It holds so much more wax at one time. It is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BACKWOODS Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 I just got mine at Gander Mountain also....they only had 3 left! $89.99...I'll keep ya'll posted on how it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 We got our 2nd pot Monday. We loaded our 2nd pot yesterday with 223. We now have 2 pots of wax ready to pour. Ours held about 35# of wax, didn't fill all the way to top. I turned them on today and they were ready to pour in 20 minutes. GREAT!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookie2004 Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 I did a little surfing on the web and several sites have them. The stainless fryers are about $185, but just the regular one is about $119. Here's one site with free shipping.http://www.buymasterbuilt.com/p-mn-ct-2/turkey-fryers.htmlHTHJohn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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