DYING - and waxing pots
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07/03/07 09:35 PM
07/03/07 09:35 PM
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morrilltrapper
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i don't have the money for steel pots so is a galvanized one good for both obviously one for each. will the galvanized make an oder on the traps or what.
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Re: dying and waxing pots
[Re: morrilltrapper]
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07/04/07 01:09 PM
07/04/07 01:09 PM
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Jonathan
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The galvanized containers would not be my choice - I believe that the heat does fatigue the metal, limiting the life of the container, and during that process very well may impart odors to "contaminate" the contents.
Steel containers, large canning pots, can be found at garage sales. One member here uses a large, electric deep fat fryer for his wax - the beauty of which is the temperature control to avoid overheating and a wax fire. The "dollar" stores carry very reasonably priced, large stainless steel containers with lids that may be suitable for your application.
Regards,
Jonathan
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Re: dying and waxing pots
[Re: Jonathan]
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07/04/07 01:30 PM
07/04/07 01:30 PM
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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One member here uses a large, electric deep fat fryer for his wax - the beauty of which is the temperature control to avoid overheating and a wax fire.
Jonathan Hey, that's me. This thing has your wax ready in a few minutes and keeps it at just the right temp. Holds 3- #1 coils or a #3 DLS. I waxed over 120 traps in a couple hous, It along with the dying process allows just enough time to talk with your buddies and enjoy your favorite beverage. One of my favorite things to get together and do each year. I use a 20+ gallon barrel for dying though. ~ADC~
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Re: dying and waxing pots
[Re: morrilltrapper]
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07/04/07 09:14 PM
07/04/07 09:14 PM
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nelacres
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Robbie, go over to your big time auto parts store or to the tractor dealerships and try to find the containers that their chain comes in. If they haven't smashed them to badly they make great dyeing and waxing pots, just pop them ontop of a propane burner, like from a turkey fryer.
Make sure you clean them real well though as they have alot of oil in them.
Also, when you boil or dye your traps put something on the bottom of the barrel to keep your traps off the direct heat.
Nelly
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Re: dying and waxing pots
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07/04/07 09:31 PM
07/04/07 09:31 PM
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nelacres
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just something I was told Stick, I cannot confirm otherwise but it makes sence to me.
Last edited by nelacres; 07/04/07 09:31 PM.
Nelly
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