Chain Waxing Without the Crock Pot

In this video, I demonstrate how to wax your bike chain using a double boiler method. This is a simple and effective way to keep your chain lubricated while dramatically extending the component life. All you need is a pot of water, a ziplock or silicone bag, and some chain wax. It's easy, and you don't need the crock pot or worry about overheating the wax! Watch the video to see how I do it, and don't forget to like and subscribe!
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[@drill_fiend1097]

This is the second channel after bikesauce to suggest this method. But I like that it uses separate bag than dunking original package. Will keep in mind for new bike

[@Littlebluefarmin]

@@drill_fiend1097 I tried using a standard baggie and the wax reacted with the plastic bag which created a mess. Rev 2 was the non reactive silicone bag which I have reused many times now. I'll also check out bikesauce's video.

[@kwitwerikok8o863]

Good method with the boiling water. If you cut off 1/3 of a metal solvent can and clamp it to the water pot, it allows for more room and ability to swish the chain around in the melted wax. It's best to attach the chain with something like an old spoke or stiff coat hanger for easy retrieval. Then just keep reusing the cut off container with residual wax already there. After several waxings a fine metal powder will accumulate at the bottom of the cooled wax which can be shaved off. I've read where some guys use a magnet to help collect this residue which I haven't experimented with yet.

[@Littlebluefarmin]

Thanks for adding your experience with this!

[@hschofield82]

Super helpful! I will look for a silicone bag at the grocer's. Thank you for making this video.

[@Littlebluefarmin]

Thanks!

[@Mourad1m]

This video is just what i was looking for! Thank You!

[@pat5156]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@Littlebluefarmin]

Thanks!

[@vitalbikechains]

I ended up just buying a 1.5Qt sauce pan dedicated for my wax. It was like $10 but I did have to search a bit to find one without a Teflon coating

[@jimdent351]

Me too. Just make sure you don't splash liquid wax all over your stove top. It's nasty to clean up, even on a glass top. Yeah, I got in a little trouble from the wife.

[@infocuslearning]

Could have done without the intrusive music

[@zap...]

Just buy a dedicated Crock-Pot for hot wax chains. I think you really need to soak the chain in hot wax for at least 10 minutes.

[@Littlebluefarmin]

I think the crock pot works for many but, for example, if you are often travelling for races, carrying a crock pot can be a pain. In my area, they are quite expensive, even on Amazon. Also, I did soak the chain but the video wasn't intended to be a chain wax tutorial so I didn't focus on the details like cleaning and process, I was looking to show some of the differentiators if using a bag and double boiler.

[@SamuelBlackMetalRider]

@@Littlebluefarminlooks like you could use more wax in the bag. Seems a lil bit shallow/ not enough wax overall