EricofAZ Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Any ideas about how to filter wax?Someone suggested using milk filters. I checked ebay and can't make heads or tails out of their milk filters or how to use them.Do those metal coffee filters work?I have a wax that I really like, but can't keep a wick going (even those blowtorch u-core ones). I want to try filtering the wax and see if that helps.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertgibbens Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Ive used pantyhose to filter hot bees wax. Worked like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 paper coffee filters, pantyhose or cheese cloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joym Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Paint filters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekeeper_sd Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Good paper towels also work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I have a wax that I really like, but can't keep a wick going (even those blowtorch u-core ones). I want to try filtering the wax and see if that helps.Eric, the mechanical particulate filtering methods everyone has graciously contributed will only work if the substance that's causing your issues is a particulate... it won't help with water or some impurity that is dissolved in the wax... HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyJo Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 ok............ I'll ask ................................... :-)why would one need to filter wax ? ? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 ok............ I'll ask ................................... :-)why would one need to filter wax ? ? ? :laugh2:That's a good question! I don't know why they do it, but myself, if I ever do it, it will be because of dog and cat hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 (edited) ok............ I'll ask ................................... :-)why would one need to filter wax ? ? ?Read the OPs first post - he is having trouble getting the wax to burn and thinks filtering might help so is asking for suggestions on how to filter it...It's actually a very smart thing to do! Large commercial operations have filtering screens for this very issue. I always filter my wax as I pour into containers or molds. It can contain debris from the air, dust particles, pet hair, manufacturing debris, etc. Edited August 26, 2011 by Stella1952 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I love these for straining wax http://www.ebay.com/itm/Paint-stain-cone-strainer-Gerson-med-mesh100-pack-/310329475329?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4841140101. They can be bought in small quantities from an auto-body repair shop supplier. The filter can be reused many times over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 (edited) I pour through a metal tea strainer similar to this one:It sounds difficult and cumbersome, but really it is not at all. To clean it, one simply has to put it in a warm oven, then wipe it out. Edited August 26, 2011 by Stella1952 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricofAZ Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 I'm thinking I need a really fine micron filter. Not looking for a rock stopper or a cat hair remover, but something that will help refine the wax more.If it is fine enough to get into the wick, then the filter needs to be fine enough to let the wax through and remove the impurities.This is TCS Container 128 wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 (edited) Have you contacted TCS about the difficulties you are experiencing? It seems a little prohibitive to try to re-refine a wax... Diatomaceous earth will filter out particles of 1 micron and larger, but how could this possibly be worth the effort? Either you have purchased a bad batch or you are doing something wrong - in either case the supplier should stand behind their product and offer customer support.Just curious - in your original post, you stated that you really like this wax but can't keep a wick going in it... how did you come to this conclusion of liking a product that isn't working for you? Edited August 26, 2011 by Stella1952 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricofAZ Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 I have not called TCS yet, I wanted to try some things at home after hours before I do that. It really is a problem to stop my day and call about hobbies. I just went to the local restaurant supply store and asked for milk filters or those fine metal coffee filters. Ha! They told me Walmart! However, they did have these substantially large and thick grease filters used for those deep fryers at the fast food place. You can pour the grease through it and filter out the contaminates and carbon particles and re-use the oil. Cheap. $10 for 50 filters and $7 for the holder. Fits over a pretty wide pot. So I'm going to give it a try tonight and see if it helps.http://www.webstaurantstore.com/10-paper-grease-filter-cone-50-box/121100.htmlThis is exactly what I bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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