> it would be far simpler to coil the NiCr wire and put it right
> inside the copper pipe such that no copper is touched. My only
> concern is that the high point temperature at the wire will overheat
> the wax initially

Plus you'd lose the advantage of a large hot surface area in contact
with the wax and wouldn't be able to use a stirrer easily

Joe

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