Originally Posted by
RiceAWay
I don't think that wax burns. It vaporizes and slows the burning of a wick but I would have to ask a chemist about that. I think that you idea of a separate crock pot full of wax lubricant is a great idea. The trouble with that is having enough room. I have a military form of neatness but my wife is a hoarder and presently there's is hardly a square foot in the house that isn't covered with to my mind useless junk.
wax itself doesn't burn your correct but the vapor does as it melts. that is why could be potentially be dangerous because of the surface area that is melting in the pan. The same risk in the crock pot but the heating element can't contact the wax if spilled or worse so the fire risk is lower but its still a risk either way.
This video is an extreme example but if wax is spilled and lit its pretty dangerous....again this video is the extreme but you get the idea. I guess what I am saying is just for everyone to be careful!