Can I fill it with an oil?
253621
I haven't tried that. I typically fill them with dry herbs and they store seemingly indefinitely. My guess is that the oil may dissolve the capsules within a few days, but try keeping them in the refrigerator if you try it. Otherwise, these are really good quality capsules [few broken ones and close tightly]. Good luck.
253622
My question too. I see fish OIL,vit E OIL...et cetera in gel capsules, so what is holding THEM together without dissolving? I need to take aloe vera and want to encapsulate it myself to save money. I already have the capsule machine and the gel caps, which work just fine for ground, dried herbs...but for aloe vera? And what is to stop it from becoming rancid once I do all that work? Cannot store it in a fridge, going camping soon and need to know.
253623
Not for longer than a couple minutes but yes you could. If you put liquid in them and wait too long, the gelatin with expand, become thin and burst.
253624
Yes I found it can be a bit messy unless you use a eye droper. These gel caps holds up very well for quite a long time when you store them. I kept mine in the refrigerator.
253625
As long as you have solvent out they work fine for oil. If they melt, you need to rework your medicine as you have water or solvent left.
1118671
It's a pretty pot so you would have to use a lot of oil but I guess you could?
2244868
It's not advisable to do so. You can find in the instructions with the proper amount of oil to be used.
1156659
You could also use a flexible funnel (or better yet - make one from a plastic soda bottle). Hold it snug against the bottom of the crankcase and guide the oil to a container on the floor.
2003561
It depends on what size of item or items You're frying. Your best bet is to fill it with Water to judge the amt of oil you need to Use
1002266
Yes. You just take the oil compartment out and there's a spout with a screw-on cap. I use a funnel and pour the oil into a clean half gallon milk jug. Unless you have a reason not to reuse the oil next time you fry, though (e.g., you fried shrimp and somebody you're serving has a shell fish allergy, so you can't use it for that meal), you can just leave it in the compartment and pour it directly into the fryer next time you use it.
2257345
Yes. The oil is already in the heater. It is sealed in the unit and does not come out.
723519
Yes you can. Make sure you do not over fill the oil and lower the basket slowly.
1699664
Not really. There is a block of foam in the reservoir, and its ability to absorb oil is what limits the speed of adding oil. It isn't a problem, you just have to be a little patient or you will overflow the reservoir. Don't remove the foam, though. It keeps vibration from from mixing air into the oil.
15315
I would think so. Put in 4 oz from each side then fill it up with regular oil.
947945
Yes, but you can not dip it in water. I wipe oil off it with a paper towel.
1404181
Maybe, but I'm not sure how safe that would be. If the oil was only 1/2" deep it might be okay. The temperature should go high enough, but it is not designed for it. I would look at a dedicated deepfryer instead.
75385
Yes, you can use any synthetic oil designed for this purpose. Never use oils from hydrocarbons.
2121387
I have not used any oil with mine since I've had it. Not sure where you can get it.
760110
Yes, but if you want the best out of this product and peace of mind knowing you won't overfill the oil level, it's best to add this when you change your oil and just as the oil level is a hair or two below the full mark. That way you won't run the risk of overfilling. When you perform the oil change: as soon as you are adding the new oil after emptying the old oil and putting a new filter on, fill it up until it's a little below the full mark, and add the 8 oz. bottle.
1465050
No, you do not have to oil the filter; it comes pre-greased. Although, it is a little tough to fit in the compartment. You could add more oil if you wanted, for an easy installation.
930320
I don't know why not, although it would pour out faster than oil. The spout opening is small, but not as small as some other pourers.