Has anyone tried this over a campfire? I'm most concerned about the uneven heat. Can I place it in the coals or do I need to raise it up?
311004
It would probably work better above the coals, on some kind of grate or grill. The open fire is obviously going to discolor and change the outer appearance of the cooker which won't make any difference in the way it cooks. I personally have never tried to use mine over open fire. I think as long as you're producing steam inside of the pot, uneven heat will not be a major factor. I do like to have the ability to reduce the heat after the initial steady stream of steam appears. A propane fire would be my first choice.
311005
We place ours on a grate over the fire, not directly in the coals. I wipe the can bottom and sides with soap. (Lather up your hands with bar soap and wipe on) If you do that the black washes right off. I have never had anything stick to the inside. We have both the large cooker and the junior. the junior is just right for 2-4 people however if we have company we use the large one. Hope this helps.
311006
The only way we have used it is over a camp fire (above the coals) just be sure to have plenty of liquid to keep it from boiling dry.....to keep it from dis-coloring apply a thin coat of dish soap on the outside...that works great to keep it looking new
846941
If the deck flooring is wood, the base of the campfire does not get hot and I think you would be O.K. to use it. If you have a wooden roof over the deck then that may be a concern. Directly above the campfire does get hot. Hope this helps.
602468
I would think that would probably help even out the heat. Just be mindful of the propane hose as I have noticed it gets pretty warm were it attaches to the bottom under the burner. They also make a folding grate for the smaller grill. I have not tried it on the big red campfire as yet.
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I think so. I'm not a technical expert, of course, but I do think it would be fine. I don't notice any heat at coming from the bottom or sides of the unit, just the top. It's a nice fire pit; it's not the warmest but does a nice job of providing some heat and lots of ambiance. John
675841
I personally would keep it on the ground or a very stable, non-flammable surface. The last thing you would want would be for it to get knocked over while full of hot coals.
900061
I would not recommend it. It is nice outside for looks. It gives off a little heat but could not be used to keep warm. Open fire in an inclosed area is not a good idea.
389809
I would hesitate to use this over a camp fire. It's not quite that robust. I'd go with something more rugged.
596310
Keep bottom Vents open and dont close top untill temp gets where you want. Remember the more air flow the hotter the coals.
2203285
We use it on a tiny patio very near the house and have not had problems. As long as you keep the fire itself small, I think it would be OK.
641788
Yes. You can put this directly over the campfire or on a pocket rocket stove.
1446458
You could rest your foot there with a shoe on depending on the size of the fire. I wouldn't worry about too hot. I would worry about stability though. I wouldn't rest my foot on the edge of mine. It is thin metal, it could bend or it could tip over because it is so light
658281
I bought mine to use when the power went out, and I had to use the grill for cooking. I also use it for camping. If you can put pots and pans on the stove, there should be no reason not to put this boiler on there either, at low temperatures. No glowing red-hot burner. The manufacturer is concerned with the enamel coating popping off due to high heat, and they have to guard against litigations these days.... This type of cookware was always used over an open fire, not sitting in roaring hot coals (or in your case, on the stove eye). I put it on the grill after the fire has died down, and coals are still hot.
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Yes. I have not, but there is plenty of room. I would not use it over an "open" fire - too much soot from the smoke and inconsistent heat, but it would work great if you raked coals to one side and set it over the coals. The picture people have in mind of a pioneer cooking over an open fire is all Hollywood. Use the coals from the fire.
1823474
Yes. Just don't 'shock' it by getting it too hot too fast or cooling it down too fast. I always pull a suply of coals out of the main fire to cook on with no problems.
34178
I've never placed it on coals before, but you should be able to. It would make the bottom black, but it shouldn't affect functionality.
938436
I would suggest to either not hanging it so high up or having a ladder. I haven't had th luxery yet of camping in mine but that's th way I would go. I've thought about bringing a ladder.
708911
It's designed to stand over a low wood fire. I have only used it outdoors in a fire pit; works fine.