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trap prep Nov 2, 2009 9:20:56 GMT -5

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Post by gundog on Nov 2, 2009 9:20:56 GMT -5

Alright so I know this has probably been discussed before but....
I boiled last seasons traps last nite. When I was done boiling I put a garden hose down in the vat and ran water until everything was cool. I then pulled the traps out and sprayed off with the hose.
This morning in the daylight I can see there is a milky white wax residue remaining on the traps- some of it is beaded up. It is not terribly bad as I think most of it is gone.
Is this how the traps should be or should there be no wax remaining? Did I turn the burner off too soon?

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mryoungtrapper VIP Member Posts: 1,141	trap prep Nov 2, 2009 10:42:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mryoungtrapper on Nov 2, 2009 10:42:06 GMT -5 When we boiled our traps we had to scrub them a little after we got done to get the rest of the stuff off.
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trap prep Nov 2, 2009 19:22:35 GMT -5

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Post by raya on Nov 2, 2009 19:22:35 GMT -5

I believe thats why some guys use santa flush to start out it melts away the old wax film. leaveing the fire on so they can all come up to the same temp then turn the fire off and once the water cools on its own the wax should be floated to the top so it can be skimmed off.if ya ever use the sanaflush be sure not to dump it anywhere ya dont want the grass killed or anywhere close to a waterway.

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gundog VIP Member Executive Board Member Posts: 906	trap prep Nov 2, 2009 22:27:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gundog on Nov 2, 2009 22:27:43 GMT -5 i cant find the saniflush anymore- maybe I could order some off the internet??
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ozarkmountainman Moderator Executive Board Member Posts: 7,046	trap prep Nov 20, 2009 12:38:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ozarkmountainman on Nov 20, 2009 12:38:14 GMT -5 When you re-dipped with new wax it should have taken care of the problem anyway. Did it? Dale
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