Dana Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Ok, so I'm surfing the net looking for another turkey fryer and stumble across this one http://www.mertado.com/?spact=product&product_id=7408 Of course, it looks like it needs a spigot, but it sounds like it would not have the heating rods which would make clean up a breeze. Anyone use this type turkey fryer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyinVA Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Yep do not see a spigot. I have the oder version Masterbuilt. I just bought a 2nd one from EBAY a few days ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetsCandles Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 It has a drip pan though to catch the drippings, so I'll assume it has a vent at the bottom or something for those to go through. May not work for a wax vat because of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Masterbuilt 20100809 Butterball Oil-Free Electric Turkey Fryer and Roaster? Not sure how that would work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertgibbens Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 So will this unit work for wax? Is the drip pan issue a problem? Meaning are their holes? How do you get the wax out? Is putting a spigot necessary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricofAZ Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I have a spigot on the presto and I don't use it much. Only when the wax is really hot. Otherwise, it doesn't flow and I ladle the wax out of the pot. So from that perspective, I'm not sure how much value the spigot really is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb426 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Where would you put the wax? I'm not seeing how it would be used for our purpose. The reason we can use the other turkey fryer for wax is because the melted wax takes the place of the oil. But this one is oil free... [insert shoulder shrug emoticon here...I haven't found them yet on the new board] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 So will this unit work for wax? Is the drip pan issue a problem? Meaning are their holes? How do you get the wax out? Is putting a spigot necessary?These were my questions as well. I was hoping someone might have bought one or at least checked it out and took a look at the inside. It says that clean up is a breeze so I am assuming it is smooth stainless on the inside. I think it would be way to heavy to dump like I do my presto. My main reason for interest in this one compared to the oil type masterbuilt turkey fryer is because of the heating unit is so hard to clean between scents/colors. I am getting away from pouring into pots and want to scent and color in the unit itself. I will definately need a spigot though. I think I will do a search and find out where these are in stock so I can check the inside etc. and report back here. Off I go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Those WILL NOT WORK. They say oil-free which means you cannot melt oil in it. It has a hole in the bottom for juices to drain. Last Christmas, Academy carried the regular ones with the spigot. I would never add fo and color to my wax in a Masterbilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertgibbens Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Can't imagine not using the spigot. Ladle might work for craft candles, but I pour 50 candles at a time. My spigot and tubing system (for connecting multiple Presto Pots) are invaluable to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricofAZ Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Oh, yeah, well, 50 candles at a time is a different animal. The tubing system has got to be a dream and I can appreciate that. I guess I don't pour enough candles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 I have been doing alot of research and read many reviews and I finally called the masterbuilt company. It is not recommended to have liquids of any kind in this type fryer. The person I spoke with on the phone says they smoke (even if you are not smoking meat) because of the way they cook with infared heat and it will emit some carbon dioxide (in all smoke) so must use outside. SOooo it doesn't sound as good as I thought. I was hoping to get another "wax melter" for around $100. Guess I will have to get another regular oil type turkey fryer. My commercial water jacketed melter is getting fixed and I have one turkey fryer already, but I will need another melter of some sort. The commercial ones are so expensive. I found mine on craigslist at a great price.....but now I am replacing the heating element. I sure wish they made a super sized presto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyinVA Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I found mine on EBAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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