DonC Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I have found a Presto Pot for melting wax:D Is it safe to assume (bad word!!) that the cover is never used in the melting process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samandkennasmom Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Hi Don,I never used a cover with my presto pot. I would say you are safe assuming! Have a super day.Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonC Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 Thanks Michele. I sort of figured that!Here is another question for you?Did you ever have an issue with a build-up of wax or grease on the walls or ceilings of the room you used for candle making because of evaporation or whatever from the pot? My wife seems to think that might be an issue, and if it is..............its off to the basement I Go:o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelleyBean Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I only cover mine once I'm all finished using it. Now I do keep my lid on my turkey fryer which is made similar (glass) so if your presto had the spigot I guess you could use the lid on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I don't cover - too risky for me. I gently stir the wax (without touching the sides or bottom) and take the temperature before I get the wax out - every time I take wax out. On and off so many times with the glass lid - with my luck I'd drop it!No, I haven't noticed any wall or ceiling problems just from melting the wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Hi Don,,I only cover my presto's if Im not using one and only keeping it on warm and the one Im using that day doesnt get covered at all until Im done for the day. HOWEVER dont forget to TURN them off,,ask me how I know:o LOL,,,I have 3 prestos so far and getting ready for another one woohoo. I do put the covers on all of them at night to keep dust out of them since I live in a small country town with cornfields being harvested and Dust everywhere. As far as residue on the ceilings and walls no problems there either. After I read that I actually went to check it out as I have set-up my lil shop in my computer room and I dont need my computers getting sick either,,LOL,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonC Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 Wax Coated Hard Drive................probably not what you need Breanna!!!Thanks for the info......maybe I won't get sent to the basement after all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Only use my cover if not in use, like over night. As far as leaving it on... A good safety thing is to plug the Presto and a light into one of those circuits/plug strips with an off and on switch then only turn it on with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonC Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 Thanks Sharon,My pot will be plugged into a wall outlet that is controled by our kitchen light switch. I am a MAJOR freak about leaving lights on that are not in use, so even if I forgot to turn off the pot, I would NEVER leave the light on!! So I guess I'm safe there. Thanks again.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racolvin Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I leave the covers on my presto pots all the time, except for when I'm putting more raw wax in to be melted. I used to leave it off but kept getting things in the wax, so now the cover stays on all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I use my covers continuously also to keep out debris. The only time the pot is uncovered is when I am bringing the wax up to the highest temp - even then, if I am in a hurry, the cover goes on to speed up the melting process. Just do NOT leave the cover on unattended! If I have to "hold" the wax on a low temp for a bit, I put a spoon or stirring stick in so that the cover does not fit tightly. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Candelishis Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 My lids don't come off unless I'm adding wax to the pot. I'm in the basement, and I don't want dust or anything getting in there. I have spigots on all my prestos, and I use mainly 464, so I don't even check my temps until I put the melted wax in my pouring pot, because 464 can be poured pretty hot, so if I get impatient, I usually only have to check the temp twice. When it first comes out of the presto, and when I add my FO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonC Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 Thanks Everyone!! Really appreciate all the great input.Someday when I get really smart...I can give advice as well:tiptoe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelleyBean Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Thanks Everyone!! Really appreciate all the great input.Someday when I get really smart...I can give advice as well:tiptoe:LOL I lurked for a long time before posting, then jumped in. I felt useless because I had no advice but slowly but surely I got to where I could give advice on things. You might be surprised at the advice you can give already :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonC Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 Thank You Shelly:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KandleKim Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 I don't think I have ever used my Presto Pot (w/spigot) without the lid on!?Never thought of leaving it off....speeds up melting and keeps wax free of debris.Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berrycreekcandles Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 I always keep mine covered too, no real reason why I just do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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