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Traiansmom

Post subject: lye calc question

Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 2:53 pm

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Ok just wondering what does it mean when the lye calc asks you which coconut oil your using one at 76 degrees or one at 92 degrees??? What difference does it make? Does this mean the coconut oil has to be this temp before I add it???

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DaveW

Post subject: Re: lye calc question

Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 2:55 pm

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Location: Morgantown, WV

Different melting points.

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Traiansmom

Post subject: Re: lye calc question

Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 3:03 pm

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Ok well if there are different melting points......I have both virgin organic coconut oil from mountainroseherbs and I have regular coconut oil from BB. How do I know which melts at 76 degrees and which 92??

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DaveW

Post subject: Re: lye calc question

Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 3:06 pm

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Location: Morgantown, WV

The Brambleberry is 76 degree. I'm not sure about the other.

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Traiansmom

Post subject: Re: lye calc question

Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 3:20 pm

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Thank you:)

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ljm1180

Post subject: Re: lye calc question

Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 5:11 pm

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Location: Jefferson City, TN

If you put a little of the solid oil in your hand and it melts quickly, it's the 76 degree. The 92 takes longer to melt.

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