if i used it to boil water for a siphon(vacuum coffee) would the flame produced char the bottom of the glass?
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This product produces a hotter flame than the regular Klean Strip denatured which is close to a 50/50 ethanol/methanol mix. I haven't used it on glass but it turned my aluminum kettle bottom light brown. It does clean off though.
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Ive never actually tried it but my gut reaction would probably be that it would leave behind some sort of of residue/charring.
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I highly doubt it as in complete combustion reactions the only by products are carbon dioxide and steam, neither of which would leave char on the bottom of glass. The char you're talking is just carbon left from burning unclean fuel sources. Denatured alcohol burns pretty damn clean. But I may be wrong, so don't hold me to it.
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This is a very thin glass pot and I would not expect it to retain heat. We brew over another kettle of water or another heat source, ala samovar-style, so that is what keeps our tea warm.
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I have heated a coffee pot on it and it works OK. I did however replace the grate with a cast iron grate because the existing grate warped after the first use. The cast iron grate heats up nicely with this little stove. I would not recommend buying this stove unless you plan on replacing the grate right away.
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I'm sure it depends on the BTUs as well as the viscosity of the contents, but I've never had an issue with scorching (in a homebrewing application). However, I think the gauge of metal is uniform over the entire surface of the pot.
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sorry I took so long to answer but I am not on the computer much lately. The faucet was a little too big for the glass container I put it in but I was able the enlarge the hole. I would probably handle boiling water but not a fire. It is make of hard plastic.
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no. it gets too hot for the glass. It can break your stovetop glass. Same with cast iron pots.
1960691
It should get hot because its boiling water but keep an eye on it you don't want it to get extremely hot, it may burn thru the plastic
1914152
No. Maybe but boil the water separately. Don't put the immediate boiling water so as not to burn the coffee. Wait a few secs.
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I wouldn't - it's designed to receive hot water after the grounds have been placed in the bottom of the press. That's the whole French press process.This is not a stove-top kettle.
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I assume you could, but you'd have to watch the pot super closely, because that small amount would brew quickly, and when the siphoning of the water happens, it is already quite fast -- a process that you have to be watching closely to make sure you don't let the pot go dry (needs to be removed from the heat as soon as the siphoning starts). I have to add also that, once you taste this coffee, you'll never, ever brew that small of an amount, anyway! :D It's just waaaay too delicious, and you'll wish you had made the whole pot. I hope this helps! I love, love, love this pot to pieces, and if it ever gets broken (my husband is forbidden to touch it! No joke!), I will be buying a new one the same day! I assume you could, but you'd have to watch the pot super closely, because that small amount would brew quickly, and when the siphoning of the water happens, it is already quite fast -- a process that you have to be watching closely to make sure you don't let the pot go dry (needs to be removed from the heat as soon as the siphoning starts). I have to add also that, once you taste this coffee, you'll never, ever brew that small of an amount, anyway! :D It's just waaaay too delicious, and you'll wish you had made the whole pot. I hope this helps! I love, love, love this pot to pieces, and if... » Read More I assume you could, but you'd have to watch the pot super closely, because that small amount would brew quickly, and when the siphoning of the water happens, it is already quite fast -- a process that you have to be watching closely to make sure you don't let the pot go dry (needs to be removed from the heat as soon as the siphoning starts). I have to add also that, once you taste this coffee, you'll never, ever brew that small of an amount, anyway! :D It's just waaaay too delicious, and you'll wish you had made the whole pot. I hope this helps! I love, love, love this pot to pieces, and if it ever gets broken (my husband is forbidden to touch it! No joke!), I will be buying a new one the same day! « Show Less
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Not sure if a hot plate would be hot enough, but do NOT try to heat it over an open flame. Our house sitter was confused and tried to heat the water in the press on our gas stovetop resulting in a less than flat bottom. This was 5 years ago and it works great still, but the wobbly bottom is not happenin'. Also the thermal feature probably keeps the liquid from heating similarly to keeping the heat in the pot. Coffee stays at a nice temp for an hour or two, and the microwave helps it along if you like it piping hot. Heat does escape from the top, but it is a huge improvement over the glass beaker style. After 8 years, it still makes the best coffee hands down. Not sure if a hot plate would be hot enough, but do NOT try to heat it over an open flame. Our house sitter was confused and tried to heat the water in the press on our gas stovetop resulting in a less than flat bottom. This was 5 years ago and it works great still, but the wobbly bottom is not happenin'. Also the thermal feature probably keeps the liquid from heating similarly to keeping the heat in the pot. Coffee stays at a nice temp for an hour or two, and the microwave helps it along if you like it piping hot. Heat does escape from the top, but it is a huge improvement over the glass... » Read More Not sure if a hot plate would be hot enough, but do NOT try to heat it over an open flame. Our house sitter was confused and tried to heat the water in the press on our gas stovetop resulting in a less than flat bottom. This was 5 years ago and it works great still, but the wobbly bottom is not happenin'. Also the thermal feature probably keeps the liquid from heating similarly to keeping the heat in the pot. Coffee stays at a nice temp for an hour or two, and the microwave helps it along if you like it piping hot. Heat does escape from the top, but it is a huge improvement over the glass beaker style. After 8 years, it still makes the best coffee hands down. « Show Less
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No. You pour hot water over the grounds at the top. The glass will break if you heat it.
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Well if we are talking just flame, probably. I use a gas stove. Sitting on coals I'd worry a bit. The inner pan is pretty thin so over a very hot fire it will probably scortch the food. The outer pot has a heat sink in the bottom not sure what the melting temp is etc. I'd contact the company and ask them to be sure it can be used that way, but I don't see why over a small fire it would pose any problems.
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Hi, I wondered the same thing when I first got this pot. I was told not to worry about the small amount in the bottom, rather enjoy the amazing coffee I had in the top. So yes sometimes some water is in the bottom. I put my pot on the burner, turned to high. When the pot makes the noise that sounds like it may take off. I turn the burner off. It's electric so still hot and that finishes the coffee. While it is finishing I pour about 1/3 cup milk into a mason jar, put the lid on tightly, shake vigorously, remove lid and microwave for 30 seconds. Warms the milk and makes the delicious foam. TADA a latte !!!! Hi, I wondered the same thing when I first got this pot. I was told not to worry about the small amount in the bottom, rather enjoy the amazing coffee I had in the top. So yes sometimes some water is in the bottom. I put my pot on the burner, turned to high. When the pot makes the noise that sounds like it may take off. I turn the burner off. It's electric so still hot and that finishes the coffee. While it is finishing I pour about 1/3 cup milk into a mason jar, put the lid on tightly, shake vigorously, remove lid and microwave for 30 seconds. Warms the milk and makes the delicious foam.... » Read More Hi, I wondered the same thing when I first got this pot. I was told not to worry about the small amount in the bottom, rather enjoy the amazing coffee I had in the top. So yes sometimes some water is in the bottom. I put my pot on the burner, turned to high. When the pot makes the noise that sounds like it may take off. I turn the burner off. It's electric so still hot and that finishes the coffee. While it is finishing I pour about 1/3 cup milk into a mason jar, put the lid on tightly, shake vigorously, remove lid and microwave for 30 seconds. Warms the milk and makes the delicious foam. TADA a latte !!!! « Show Less
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I think an open flame might destroy the vessel, and certainly its brushed stainless steel finish. It's insulated, in any case, which would probably make direct heating unsatisfactory.
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I would err on the side of caution and say don't use it anymore. If you've burned the chrome coating off the copper, there's a good chance you have compromised the seams of the kettle or maybe also the soldered connections that hold the "heating element" to the bottom. It was an unfortunate mistake that can happen to anyone. Trying to do too much at once, while making tea! Sorry this happened to you and your VERY EXPENSIVE kettle, but I wouldn't risk using the kettle again. Do you have money? Use it as a pretty flower pot and buy another!
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Yes, use a protector to diffuse the flame from the bottom part of the pot. I have done and used many times for many other beverages. Use a low or medium flame.