Aluminum Pour Pots

[jackie]

I know the pour pots are not designed for direct heat like a stove but can they handle being on a griddle just to keep warm for a short period of time (like 10 mins or so)? If so any idea of a safe temp? I melt wax in Presto Pots (water bath way too slow). I'm referring to basic pour pot that most candle supply stores sell.

[JanetsCandles]

I wouldn't put it on a griddle flat. You could use an electric griddle with some water in the bottom though. The flat griddle without any water will get too hot for both the wax and the aluminum.

[rjdaines]

Mine goes on a hot plate which is set on "warm", keeps the wax at about 185, never had a problem.

[deb426]

You can use those serving trays that keep food warm. You can sometimes find them at yard sales.

[Lorelei]

I also use a flat hotplate without any issue at all. If your griddle has a temperature control it might be ok, but if it is a plug in and go, I wouldn't want to risk it.

[Wessex]

I use them directly on a hot plate all the time without any issues. Like everyday. Yes I use direct heat to melt small batches of both soy and sometimes palm wax. I make sure I do not walk away and always have a thermometer in.

[robertgibbens]

I also use my pot directly on the stove now and again. It's made of aluminum, which means its made for direct heat. Not sure why anyone would think it wasn't? Of course it's still safer not to use it on direct heat.

[debratant]

I have an older electric fryer that I use, especially when pouring pillars with layers. It's rectangular...and will hold 3 of the aluminum pots...keeping them warm while I am working with the layers. I pour an inch of water or so in the fryer. Maybe I make too much work for myself, but I'm pretty small time...gifts etc. But I use the double boiler method to initially melt the wax, add fo, color etc...then put them in the fryer to keep warm. Just make sure you keep some water in there. Works great for me

[Stella1952]

I would NOT use aluminum pour pots on any kind of direct heat. If it begins to leak, wax on an electric element is BAD NEWS.

Sorry, but I take the safest route - NO WAX on direct heat. A griddle or frypan is fine because the heat is NOT direct - nothing in contact with the pot that can ignite wax.

I have an older electric fryer that I use, especially when pouring pillars with layers. It's rectangular...and will hold 3 of the aluminum pots...keeping them warm while I am working with the layers. I pour an inch of water or so in the fryer.

Me, too, except mine is round and I use water in mine also. I have a larger warmer tray (not griddle) that I set pots on directly...

Edited September 13, 2011 by Stella1952

[EricofAZ]

Might be cheaper to go to a restaurant supply place and buy a heavier duty pour pot. They have them for surprisingly reasonable prices.

I don't like burners. Certainly no gas stove with open flame. I have a hot plate with a ceramic looking solid top that does well. Sometimes I just put the pour pot in the presto and warm it up that way for cleaning.