I use a "Fry Baby" deep fryer.  I don't know what temp it heats to.  FYI,
the wax is useless with the slightest bit of moisture.  Not a problem for me
in the summer as it performs wonderfully in dry and dusty conditions.

On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 6:35 AM, Peter Pesce <petepe...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Check out EcoVelo - Alan has several posts on the how-to's and why-
> to's of waxing.
>
> -Pete
>
> On Feb 22, 4:45 am, Earl Grey <earlg...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Surprised I didn't find the definitive answer in the archives, or a
> > riv reader for that matter.
> >
> > The 1992 Bridgestone catalogue mentions using a double boiler, thus
> > 212 Fahrenheit max.
> >
> > Riv Reader Vol 1 Issue 1 says Grant uses a 400 F bath, and says the
> > flash point is 425 F. Also says don't do this at home (liability
> > reasons, one assumes).
> >
> > So, what do the extra 188 F get you? Lower viscosity and better
> > penetration? Has anyone found this to matter, or has anyone the
> > necessary scientific background to theorize upon the topic?
> >
> > Winter here is bone dry season, so it seems like the time to finally
> > try wax after 20 years of cycling.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Gernot
>
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