Has any one used this on a free standing wood stove? I was wondering if the rods bend that much and still use a drill?
201324
Agree with the other responses that it will work if the angle of the bend is not too sharp. Also the drill needs to be powerful enough, better with a corded drill than a battery powered drill.
201325
The rods bend well, however, where there are sharp turns in the pipe you may need to trim the twirl portion.
201326
The rods bend ok but they work better with drill if you can keep them as straight as possible.
201327
We used it on ours but we have a straight shot of it as we take the elbow off first. But we didn't really like it as it didn't clean like we thought it would. Our creosote is too hard I guess for this product.
667627
I wouldn't trust it on a wood stove, it is made of glass and the differential heating may make it break in a rather spectacular fashion. I think it is borosilicate glass (pyrex) but I'm not sure it could handle the heat of a wood stove. There is another popper (I think called whirlypop) that is great for direct heat stoves like wood stoves.Wabash Valley Farms Whirley-Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper
1397199
Hubby has, but I worry about the plastic feet on the product. It didn't hurt them at all, but our stove top burners may be closer together than yours too. Poor kitty ;-(
1317024
Yes - I have a problem with the legs hanging through the burner grate and with the rounded bottom, it leans sideways a little. What I did do one time, placed one of those heat reducers on the burner and sat the pot on it.
1407121
i recall forcing it out from below with great pressure, but I'd advise against doing that. I was never able to get it fully back in and then the wood case cracked along one side. I wrote a negative review and would not again buy this product. If you plan to keep it, keep your knives clean and insert them without a thought to removing the rods.
268720
I have a Quadra-Fire 41i-ACC Wood Insert (Cast Iron) and it works fine with that. [You'll have to determine where on your stove you want to place it (the thinnest part of the Stove is best). If it's a vertical surface, then test to make sure it will hold a magnet.]
1513371
This is purportedly for all heat sources. Heat is heat and the heat WILL distort this sooner or later. My stove was electric and the first time I used it, it warped. If you want to hammer it out after using it, give it a shot. Heat diffusers are a good thing for cooking, particularly on an electric stove which is notorious for hot spots. It's warped but I still use it.
1606630
My chimney takes a right angle as it goes through a cement basement wall. I have no trouble with the rods. They are very flexible but firm enough to be able to push them through the bend in the pipe. I used Lock-Tite on the threads of the rods to make sure they don't separate when you back them out. I also put electrical tape on the connections too. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
1034799
Yes, that's how I use it with no problem. Just don't put the flame too high and have the it slightly off to the side of the burner grate so the handle doesn't get hot.
141351
Yes, exactly the same thing happened to me. I was shocked because of the price I paid for it. I had an old one I paid a couple of dollars for many years ago....all metal, without a folding handle. Perhaps this one was meant for a ceramic stove???
1718606
Hello, Trenner. I think you're talking about the rod that you actually crank to grind the beans? There is a bend in it, so I think you're okay.
91828
I have a freestanding gas stove in my living room and I have had no problem with mine shrinking. I did buy craft spray adhesive to put mine up as I have textured walls. Been up for a couple of months and no problems yet.
1362888
We just bought the stove this summer and we did not have an issue with ours. Sorry to hear it did not work for you. It may be a manufacture defect.
1639701
I use mine on glass top stove. I liked this one better than one with a wooden handle that I also purchased (and gave to someone with gas) because the wood scorched due to the heat going beyond the coil area. I like this one and I wait until the burner cools down before I take it off because obviously, it becomes hot. The diffuser sits flat to the stove. Hope this helps you with your decision.
1786649
Use a cordless drill and the end of the rod fits securely directly in your drill. No special bit is required.
213791
Never had that issue...just wiggled both pieces apart and my stove works beautifully! Used it on a 6 day hike along with the wood burning stove...great combo!
1304174
I would agree with the response by meggimoo. You need to compare the pattern of mounting hole locations, the air outlet dimensions, air volume and overall motor height which would be critical if the stove is standing near a wall. You may be able to play with the mounting holes by creating (drilling) new hole patterns on the motor mounting fringe according to the hole patterns on the stove.