Using a thread tap that is suited for the size of the brass fitting, tap threads into the pot. Then, using a 19/32″ drill bit, bore the hole out for the larger diameter.Īgain, you should already be wearing eye protection. Place the presto pot upside down on a firm surface. The size of the smaller bit is unimportant, the point is to create a pilot hole to guide the larger bit. Using a small drill bit, create a pilot hole to guide the larger drill bit.
Make sure you are wearing proper eye protection. Position it as close to the bottom as possible, but keep in mind that the resulting hole will need to be slightly above the heating element (don’t want to end up drilling into the heating element) Because of the non-stick surface of the Presto Pot, this step is important to guide your drill bit. Thread tap to match the size and threads of the brass fittingsīegin by using the center punch to mark the location for your pilot hole.3/8″ Full-Port Ball Valve, ball valves are preferred over any other kind of valve because of the heat tolerance and because of the short motion required to open and close them.
In addition to a Presto Pot, you will need: It is really up to you and probably depends on the size of the batches you typically do.
Others will prefer to do the mixing only after the melted wax is in the pouring pitcher, in essence leaving only clean wax in the melter. Some candle-makers will prefer to mix dye, fragrance oil, etc. With a spigot attached, we can easily dispense molten wax directly into our pouring pitcher. In this article, we are going to attach a spigot to make a used Presto Pot handier for our purposes. It will not speed up the melting process. Never let your wax exceed 250 degrees F and never set your thermostat beyond that. Non-adjustable deep fryers, like fry-daddy’s, are not to be used for melting wax as they have a fixed heat setting that is dangerously high for wax. Just be sure that it has the adjustable thermostat. Many second-hand stores will also have used ones for a few dollars. You can find them at your local discount stores like Wal-mart or Target for about $20-30. And the most attractive thing about them is that they are cheap, and as your needs grow you can scale up the number of Presto Pots that you use. It has a non-stick surface that is easy to wipe clean with a paper towel while it is still warm. It has an adjustable thermostat to regulate the temperature and get you in the ballpark of your proper temperatures (you still need to monitor your temperatures with a real thermometer). First of all, it has a built-in heating element that is able to melt seven or eight pounds of wax in about 20 minutes. Enter the Presto Kitchen Kettle, often simply referred to as a Presto Pot.Ī Presto Pot has a few features that make it attractive to candle-makers that are looking to expand their wax melting capacity beyond the traditional double boiler. For many candle-makers that kind of investment simply isn’t practical while they are trying to grow their business. While commercial wax melters certainly have their place in a production environment, prices for a commercial melter may set you back at least $600. Sooner or later you may find that a double boiler just can’t keep up with your demand for hot wax. Making Budget-friendly Wax Melters from Presto Kitchen KettlesĬontributed by Al an Wallace, Peak Candle Suppliesīuilt in thermostat to regulate heat. It does not store any personal data.Step by step instructions for converting a Presto Kitchen Kettle into an efficient, cost-effective wax melter with a handy spigot for easy dispensing. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly.
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