do you guys know why some of my plastics start to develop bubbles in them.  it seems to happen after ive reheated it a few times and ive tried stirring tapping etc to get them out with no luck.  is that just a sign that the plastic is no longer usable.  ive been just reheating as necesary and throwing alot of just poured stuff right back in the microwave because of mistakes or just because i want to experiment.  will you guys reheat plastic until it gets scorched or something happens to it or is that not a real good idea.  is that what is causing the bubbles?

thx again,

matt

do you guys know why some of my plastics start to develop bubbles in them. it seems to happen after ive reheated it a few times and ive tried stirring tapping etc to get them out with no luck. is that just a sign that the plastic is no longer usable. ive been just reheating as necesary and throwing alot of just poured stuff right back in the microwave because of mistakes or just because i want to experiment. will you guys reheat plastic until it gets scorched or something happens to it or is that not a real good idea. is that what is causing the bubbles?

thx again,

matt

I get some bubbles after doing quite a few reheats.  Calhoun plastic has been known to have a lot of bubbles in it, on the first heat up.  But since you said it does it on reheats, then i'll assume you are using someone else's plastic.  Also be sure not to put any baits in your cup that have recently been exposed to water, that will cause a bubble up.  Sometimes scents will cause bubbles too, if they are not mixed properly.

If you melt down plastic that has taken on any water it will do that, it's the plastic exploding.  I have found with heavily salted baits, if you melt them down they have to be dried out really well or that will happen.

-Mat