justajesuschick Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Mine has the outer stainless unit, and an inner "liner" so to speak. It did come with the steamer basket but I do not use that. I took this pic a couple of months ago, and although not the best, it was still on my phone, so I am sharing.The heating element on mine is attached to the electronic thermostat. The element does come in contact with the wax. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 So that element showing in wax on the bottom is the thermostat, not the heating element? Cool. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 No, that is the heating element and the built in thermometer (I still hang my own trusty probe thermometer as it shows temp most accurately). The thermostat unit is attached to the heating element and is hanging on the top right of the fryer in the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) With the old style you have to add melted wax to cover the heating elements the first time you use it or that is what I read in the past. If you didn't then your wax would scorch. I melt wax in my large pour pot to cover the heating element then I can add my solid wax. Edited to add I have 3 prestos with the pour spout that I mix my wax and dye, fragrance in though. Edited September 4, 2014 by grama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megandgarr Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 With the old style you have to add melted wax to cover the heating elements the first time you use it or that is what I read in the past. If you didn't then your wax would scorch. I melt wax in my large pour pot to cover the heating element then I can add my solid wax. I was just informed of this very thing earlier today. I was able to find a brand new Masterbuilt Turk & Surf turkey fryer (with spigot) identical to the one in the picture that Karen posted above, from Craigslist for $60.00. I am excited to give it a try this weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Good buy! You will love it megandgarr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I've searched ebay, craigslist, etsy - just about anywhere I can think of and I can't seem to find one. Oh well. I'll keep looking. No immediate hurry for it, so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I have one in use and one waiting in the shop if ever my old one conks out. Bass Pro Shop used to place these on sale in the fall but this style of fryer has been discontinued due to people burning up their homes with exploding turkeys. Electric Turkey Fryer: The Cajun Injector Electric Turkey Fryer is the original electric turkey fryer that was introduced a few years ago. The Cajun Injector Electric Turkey Fryer is the SAME electric turkey fryer that was originally made by Masterbuilt. This 28 quart electric turkey fryer with digital controls includes an auto shut-off and a seafood kettle with adjustable digital thermostat control. The Cajun Injector Electric Turkey Fryer is countertop safe and has a powder coat finish. You can take out the stainless steel tub and clean it and put it back in without a problem and the spout never clogs up. It doesn't burn the wax (parasoy) and it holds 25 to 30 pounds comfortably. You can heat up your wax in a heartbeat and be ready to go by the time you have everything ready to pour. You better buy it while you can and get another one for back up, and no you can't have mine, lol. Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 LOL Steve - my first question was going to be "how much for your extra one?!?" haha... Okay, actually I was planning on just going ahead and getting the Cajun one anyway, but still keeping my eye out for a Masterbuilt. I will keep receipt and warranty and if it goes out within too soon of a time, I will send it back (hopefully) Thank you for the advice and knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) OK - check out this linkhttp://www.turkey-fryers.com/MB_20010406_turkey_fryer_kits.htm This is the Cajun Injector - Probably as close as you'll find. Price is not to bad if you really want one! $109.00. I see where this was mentioned earlier but from looking this is as close as you will get to the original Masterbuilt. 28 quart electric turkey fryerDigital controlsPerforated frying basketLift hook Edited September 4, 2014 by grama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) I've searched ebay, craigslist, etsy - just about anywhere I can think of and I can't seem to find one. Oh well. I'll keep looking. No immediate hurry for it, so... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Masterbuilt-Turkey-Fryer/141390761936?_trksid=p2050601.c100259.m3454&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140813124757%26meid%3D182f0941d7f0400f8da2cc9085d531e6%26pid%3D100259%26prg%3D20140813124757%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D141390761936%26clkid%3D293844492192290493&_qi=RTM1562569 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Masterbuilt-Turk-N-Surf-Electric-Turkey-Fryer-Seafood-Kettle-Boiler-Steamer-/261581635907?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item3ce77b0143 http://www.ebay.com/itm/MASTERBUILT-Turk-N-Surf-28-QT-Digital-Electric-Turkey-Fryer-NEW-in-BOX-/231322604182?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item35dbe6d296 http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Masterbuilt-Electric-Turkey-Fryer-Seafood-Kettle-Model-SEDTFV-out-of-box-/331285613024?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item4d222949e0 Edited September 4, 2014 by ChandlerWicks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I've searched ebay, craigslist, etsy - just about anywhere I can think of and I can't seem to find one. Oh well. I'll keep looking. No immediate hurry for it, so... There are plenty on ebay. How are you searching? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Masterbuilt-Turkey-Fryer/141390761936?_trksid=p2050601.c100259.m3454&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140813124757%26meid%3D182f0941d7f0400f8da2cc9085d531e6%26pid%3D100259%26prg%3D20140813124757%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D141390761936%26clkid%3D293844492192290493&_qi=RTM1562569 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Masterbuilt-Turk-N-Surf-Electric-Turkey-Fryer-Seafood-Kettle-Boiler-Steamer-/261581635907?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item3ce77b0143 http://www.ebay.com/itm/MASTERBUILT-Turk-N-Surf-28-QT-Digital-Electric-Turkey-Fryer-NEW-in-BOX-/231322604182?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item35dbe6d296 http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Masterbuilt-Electric-Turkey-Fryer-Seafood-Kettle-Model-SEDTFV-out-of-box-/331285613024?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item4d222949e0I just now saw CW's links! CW to the rescue! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 There are plenty on ebay. How are you searching?Apparently not the right way!! LOL I'm put in Masterbuilt turk n surf - IDK I hate ebay!! Probably why I'm having problems... haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Masterbuilt-Turkey-Fryer/141390761936?_trksid=p2050601.c100259.m3454&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140813124757%26meid%3D182f0941d7f0400f8da2cc9085d531e6%26pid%3D100259%26prg%3D20140813124757%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D141390761936%26clkid%3D293844492192290493&_qi=RTM1562569 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Masterbuilt-Turk-N-Surf-Electric-Turkey-Fryer-Seafood-Kettle-Boiler-Steamer-/261581635907?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item3ce77b0143 http://www.ebay.com/itm/MASTERBUILT-Turk-N-Surf-28-QT-Digital-Electric-Turkey-Fryer-NEW-in-BOX-/231322604182?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item35dbe6d296 http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Masterbuilt-Electric-Turkey-Fryer-Seafood-Kettle-Model-SEDTFV-out-of-box-/331285613024?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item4d222949e0Thank you!! Not sure why I couldn't find anything!! Only the bread maker looking ones were coming up for me. As I said above ebay drives me nuts so I don't search there very often... Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Apparently not the right way!! LOL I'm put in Masterbuilt turk n surf - IDK I hate ebay!! Probably why I'm having problems... hahaI believe the words Turk & Surf messed up your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I believe the words Turk & Surf messed up your search.LOL yeah, as soon as I typed that I realized my mistake. SMH - I promise I'm smarter than I appear sometimes!! HAHA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzpickles Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) Jcandleattic, on 04 Sept 2014 - 07:26 AM, said:I've searched ebay, craigslist, etsy - just about anywhere I can think of and I can't seem to find one. Oh well. I'll keep looking. No immediate hurry for it, so... There's one on Craigslist too, but it's up in Frisco and it comes with 2 gallons of peanut oil. It's green! lol! Edited September 4, 2014 by mzpickles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzpickles Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Candybee, on 02 Sept 2014 - 09:07 AM, said:I never thought of using a turkey fryer. Is it safe for melting wax? I have a GE turkey roaster I got at Wally's that holds about 20+ lbs of wax. The wax never touches the heating elements because there is a pan that fits into the entire inside of the roaster itself insulating the wax. Ok Candybee, now I want a turkey roaster like yours....to roast turkey in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 There's one on Craigslist too, but it's up in Frisco and it comes with 2 gallons of peanut oil. It's green! lol! Yeah, I saw that one, but it's too far away. Frisco is a 2 hour drive for me. I have the GE Turkey Roaster that Candybee posted about. It works great to melt wax, but there is no pour spout so you have to scoop the wax out. :-/ Now that I am searching right on ebay I'm finding them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrooks Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Do you guys think that it would be wise to buy a masterbuilt that has been used (twice) for actually frying turkey? There's one on my local craigslist for a good price, but I don't know how well you could clean it :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnkhelas33 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 You can take out the stainless steel tub and clean it and put it back in without a problem and the spout never clogs up. It doesn't burn the wax (parasoy) and it holds 25 to 30 pounds comfortably. You can heat up your wax in a heartbeat and be ready to go by the time you have everything ready to pour. You better buy it while you can and get another one for back up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLSSOLUTION Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Hello -- long time reader, first time poster here. I learned of using these Masterbuilt fryers for melting wax a couple years ago on this board, and love them! I had a total of five at one point for a big project, two for melting wax an another two for melting gelatin. Alas, I need to make room in my studio so I'm getting rid of two of them, and since these are getting harder to find I thought I'd post here in case anyone is looking to upgrade. These are the digital versions in black, they are wiped clean spick and span, and work great. If anyone is interested, here are the links to my two ebay auctions: Auction 1: http://ebay.to/2hdRPTk Auction 2: http://ebay.to/2hJxBhl Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geodon99 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 (edited) On 9/3/2014 at 10:21 AM, Candybee said: Hmmmmm.... first thing you notice is no spout. That sucks. They do have a spout. You just can't see it on the picture. I have one coming that I ordered. It should be here on Sunday. Actually, they have a spout and a small drain hose attached. It will be interesting to try it out with wax. Edited March 23, 2018 by geodon99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reclaimedspiritsco Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 On 9/3/2014 at 3:43 PM, justajesuschick said: No, that is the heating element and the built in thermometer (I still hang my own trusty probe thermometer as it shows temp most accurately). The thermostat unit is attached to the heating element and is hanging on the top right of the fryer in the picture. So melt wax in a presto pot and pour into the turkey fryer to cover the heating element on the bottom, then you're okay to dump in wax flakes to keep it full of wax? Do you not have to worry about the wax flakes touching the heating element and scorching/burning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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