Groucho Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Just got 2 plastic melting stoves from lurecraft and it seems that is all or nun with the temp. Very disappointing. Anyone else having the same problem or is it the nature of them. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 I tried one, and that was my experience, too. I went back to the microwave and NorPro silicone cups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LureCraft Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 I didn't realize anyone was having issues with these as we have never had any complaints. We never used them - we have always either used the microwave, Lee Pots or our production pots. Sorry for the inconvenience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 This could easily be solved with a better temperature controller, but this is down to the manufacturer. It will probably raise the price, but it sounds fairly useless as it is. If the unit is designed for this market, then he better get busy and quick, or he will lose the confidence of the market place. He should also consider a free retro fit upgrade for those who have wasted money, this would help to generate goo vibes in the product. If the manufacturer refuses to take all the above steps, then he might as well close shop now. DAve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Come on Dave, don't hold back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 It is a great product idea, it fills a gap in the market, but a few people slamming the product as useless is so damaging. My message to the manufacturer is, that there is still time to fix the problem and feed the market, but he will also have to look after those that have seemingly wasted their hard earned money. This means he will have to take a small hit, but if good reviews follow, he could OWN the market. Developing a good regulator for the required temperature range is not rocket science, I have designed and built the same for beer brewing, were I could hold the temperature at 150F +/- 0.5 degrees for four hours. There will be suitable control units on the wholesale market that will do the job nicely, he just chose the wrong one and didn't adequately test before marketing. I am certainly not slamming, just stating what needs to be done to rescue the product and make us all happy. Dave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Dave's right. I gave mine away because it was useless for heating soft plastics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon-son Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 send it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cub48 Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 I started out with hot plates still use one to heat my injectors. There is a learning curve for using them. Thin bottom pans are a no no! get a pan that is thick on the bottom, Also u don't turn on high to get plastic hot quick. U will burn it. Stir pretty much all the time while u are heating. Sometimes i put a 1/4" metal plate on mine to spread the heat and i use it to sit my pyrex cups on to keep it warm now. Move your knob only small amount at a time when u find your sweet spot mark it . Mine is about a 1/4 knob to keep plastic hot and just past that to get it hot. After u get your plastic hot back your knob off as it will keep getting hotter. U don't heat a pot of plastic in just couple min heat it slow and stir. I burned a few pots learning the curve. One day i was cleaning my injector while heating plastic and was not keeping a close eye on my plastic next thing i knew i had orange plastic instead of white!! I would go into the thrift stores keep an eye for the thick small pots i have got several there for like 2.00- 3.00 dollars. or less. Cub48 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Cub48, Good to see/here that you found a way to make them work for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groucho Posted November 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 They said I could return them no problem. They seemed to be very a nice bunch and was very prompt with my order. A little more explanation on the item would have been helpful. Thanks for all the replies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenshinner Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I started out with hot plates still use one to heat my injectors. There is a learning curve for using them. Thin bottom pans are a no no! get a pan that is thick on the bottom, Also u don't turn on high to get plastic hot quick. U will burn it. Stir pretty much all the time while u are heating. Sometimes i put a 1/4" metal plate on mine to spread the heat and i use it to sit my pyrex cups on to keep it warm now. Move your knob only small amount at a time when u find your sweet spot mark it . Mine is about a 1/4 knob to keep plastic hot and just past that to get it hot. After u get your plastic hot back your knob off as it will keep getting hotter. U don't heat a pot of plastic in just couple min heat it slow and stir. I burned a few pots learning the curve. One day i was cleaning my injector while heating plastic and was not keeping a close eye on my plastic next thing i knew i had orange plastic instead of white!! I would go into the thrift stores keep an eye for the thick small pots i have got several there for like 2.00- 3.00 dollars. or less. Cub48 . Say cub,any chance you can share some pictures.of this set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
