Presto Pot

[biglewers]

I saw a presto pot on another web site for sale for way to much money.  I went to wal-mart and got one for 25 bucks.  I got have to say it works pretty well.  I use when I am going to make a large batch of the same color.  It beats heats cups of plastic in the Microwave.  I dont have a motorized stirer for it, all I do is give it a quick stir so all the glitter mixes well and then suck it up.  It works great.  So if you were thinking about spending 250 buck on one from another sight, save your money and pick one up at your local store.  Its the same thing.  And if you want go to Lowes and buy a valve and put it in yourself. 

[ghostbaits]

Just watch the temp. Some are good and some are not close.

Also be careful when you drill out the valve, if you hit the element, you are back to Wally world.

Jim

[Jason]

Is there a way to tell where the element is?

[ghostbaits]

I believe it is raised on the bottom where the element is encased. Steer clear of that raised part and you will be good. I can post a pic of mine if anyone is interested in placement....

Jim

[biglewers]

Yeah I set mine at 350 and it held nice.  I kept checking just to make sure.   Yes  you can tell where the element is. It is a raised spot like Jim said.  but there is a nice flat surface all the way around the bottom so you will be good to go when you drill your hole. 

[ghostbaits]

biglewers.... What are you going to do with your extra $225.00 now?!!!! LOL!!!!

This is a no brainer really! I did buy the stirring set up after several drill press set-ups that worked OK. The stirrer is a good deal when working with lots of flake in a bait. I was surprised at how much actually sank, even with me stirring pretty good.

Jim

[kipbass]

What type of motor is used for the stirrers? I have a old rotisserie motor that still works, but it's slow turning.

[biglewers]

I am going to try and make my own set up as far as the stirring system goes.  I think it will be pretty easy.  Plus even if I do mess up Ill still be saving a ton of money.   

[ghostbaits]

What type of motor is used for the stirrers? I have a old rotisserie motor that still works, but it's slow turning.

Perfect! Slow rpms is what you want. Hard part is getting the blades right. They have to get low in the pot and have to turn the flake up. If not, the system is not very helpful.

Jim