Need to ramp-up production. Where can I find larger equipment?

[Gootinberg]

Hi All,

I have been making and selling shaving soap (hot process) for about 2 months. Sales have been very good. My challenge has been keeping up with current demand. Right now, I use an 8 quart crock pot (that largest I have been able to find). From that, I am able to make about 23 shave soap tins per cook. I'd like to increase that to >50. Does anyone know where I can find larger crock pots, or whether there are other options (e.g., large stainless steel pots possibly...?)

Thanks in advance!

Tim

 

[Susie]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CGXWD8/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

I think someone linked one of these just a couple of weeks or so ago.

 

[The Efficacious Gentleman]

Also try http://soapequipment.com/

 

[Gootinberg]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CGXWD8/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

I think someone linked one of these just a couple of weeks or so ago.

This is an interesting (and affordable) option. Anyone have experience with this type of slow cooker?

 

[Susie]

Here's the thread I read:

http://www.soapmakingforum.com/showthread.php?t=51945&highlight=slow+cooker

I was looking at the HB one because it says stainless steel. I would only trust stainless, unless you can find one with the heavy ceramic like in the crock pots.

 

[DeeAnna]

Also try http://soapequipment.com/

Although you might want to also read this thread about this company: http://www.soapmakingforum.com/showthread.php?t=32336

 

[The Efficacious Gentleman]

Ah, in that case NOOOOOOOO!

Rude service? 50% restock fees? Fees for dispute handling? Ain't nobody got time for dat