lowbudget fishing Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 ok i figured i would experiment with this before i go balls to the wall with it. I got a good deal on some calcutta 7" ring worms 20pack for $1. If i remelt some of these worms will it have some discoloration? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegrasslover Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 ok i figured i would experiment with this before i go balls to the wall with it. I got a good deal on some calcutta 7" ring worms 20pack for $1. If i remelt some of these worms will it have some discoloration? Don't know but if you're experimenting....experiment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowbudget fishing Posted March 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Don't know but if you're experimenting....experiment! yea im just kinda trying to get a general idea before i waste 10-20 good worms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCB Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Shouldn't discolor if the plastic isn't over-heated. You have to make sure to stir the plastic as you heat it in stages. 30 second intervals or so. It'll be like motor oil consistency when it's ready to pour. If the plastic isn't sufficiently stirred, it can scorch, and will then definitely discolor. Hope that helped a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowbudget fishing Posted March 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Shouldn't discolor if the plastic isn't over-heated. You have to make sure to stir the plastic as you heat it in stages. 30 second intervals or so. It'll be like motor oil consistency when it's ready to pour. If the plastic isn't sufficiently stirred, it can scorch, and will then definitely discolor. Hope that helped a bit. ya helped alot will it hurt if i did it in the house microwave o will it ruin the mic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squigster Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 ya helped alot will it hurt if i did it in the house microwave o will it ruin the mic I wouldnt do it in the house. Period. Most plastics that are manufactured by large companies in my experience did not remelt well. I have had them smoke and stink really bad. I would try them at a minimum in the garage or better yet take the microwave outside. I would not suggest using the microwave you eat out of either because the plastic will leave an oily film in the nuker and your wife, girlfriend or parents will kick you butt LOL. Buy a used one or take the one you have and use it and buy a new one for the house. Just my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowbudget fishing Posted March 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 I wouldnt do it in the house. Period. Most plastics that are manufactured by large companies in my experience did not remelt well. I have had them smoke and stink really bad. I would try them at a minimum in the garage or better yet take the microwave outside. I would not suggest using the microwave you eat out of either because the plastic will leave an oily film in the nuker and your wife, girlfriend or parents will kick you butt LOL. Buy a used one or take the one you have and use it and buy a new one for the house. Just my 2 cents. i have also seen where people have them on electric heaters to. Couldnt i just get a small melting pot and use a coleman camping stovealso? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 i have also seen where people have them on electric heaters to. Couldnt i just get a small melting pot and use a coleman camping stovealso? Squigster gave you excellent advice. If you don't want to buy a new one for the house, just go to a yard sale or thrift shop and pick up a used one for a few bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcline Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Squigster gave you excellent advice. If you don't want to buy a new one for the house, just go to a yard sale or thrift shop and pick up a used one for a few bucks. Those worms are probably not going to remelt very well if you don't add some fresh plastic with them. And melting them in a small pan over whatever heat source in my opinion is the worst way to do it You're almost guaranteed to scorch it. Better yet get some heat stabilizer and add a little to it also. There'snothing wrong with remelting as long as you take a couple of precautions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 i melted a few 100 store bought junk worms before i started buying the good plastic. it works but can smoke and smell a bit. try it yiu won`t be out much. i melted down a bag of zooms watermelon candy. took my time and the color did change. i sold all my store bought junk and now only use the good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
