Originally Posted by
SoSmellyAir
From what I have seen online, a Crock Pot (the specific brand) is about 220 *F on low and 300 *F on high; the latter is definitely not needed to melt the wax but I am curious whether the increased temperature will decrease viscosity to a sufficient extent that it eliminates the need to wipe chain upon removal from the Crock Pot.
Try it out if you're curious. The wax will steam and smell like burning wax, and it's not necessary for it to get that hot. Sounds like not everyone wipes the wax off anyway. I just do it to minimize the flaking. I've never had a problem shifting with a waxed chain even if I don't wipe it off.