I'm a fire performer. What kind of protection do these offer against direct contact with fire? Would these protect me from the heat of the flames?
1532165
I use these to spin fire frequently. They offer great direct contact protection. I use a whip and will wrap my arm with the lit wick and quickly pull it off for a crowd stunner. It may feel a little warm and any arm hair that weaves through will burn but it is perfectly safe. To enhance protection just wet them before hand.
1532166
No they will catch on fire. They are only resistant to heat. I use them for welding and leaning on the warm metal
1532167
They will protect you from the heat very well, the main concern would be if they got enough flammable liquid on them. Kevlar is very easy to put out if it ever did catch on fire. As a welder I have yet to receive any arc or splatter burns thanks to these. To answer your question specifically, yes they would protect you from direct contact with flames and act as a heat shield. If your worried about flammable liquid soaking in you could always run the sleeves under a tap and wring them out which I do just to help with the summer heat.
1532168
Direct contact with fire is not advisable. The fingers are still vulnerable and the fabric may catch on fire. This is meant to keep your arms from being scorched from high heat.
1210345
I don't think it will start a fire because of the process it uses to generate heat. That being said, if you put bare skin to metal then it can cause contact burns to your skin. Just keep it in the pouch and you should be good to go.
1205305
I think you would be fine picking up a burning log if you're only looking to shift its position or relocate it quickly within a fire. If you plan to take your time holding a log, these would not be a great option. You will quickly feel heat through them with prolonged direct contact to heat sources, and you risk burning the glove as well. Brief exposure might be okay, depending how hot the flame is burning.
1615837
Yes, these are very helpful for heat protection. Also you don't have to use steam to get a good press, try it dry. Other option is a dry iron and a wet press cloth.
2002775
I doubt they are fire proof.they are made from either wood or a light weight resin..not metal.
393246
Heat protection will be necessary if you plan on using these gloves for anything that would take over a minute. I used them on an art project using a hair dryer to melt crayons inside glass ornaments and they could not withstand THAT heat for more than a minute or so until becoming too hot to wear. I was very disappointed!
2249050
The reflective side would reflect heat from the fire towards the body very well. The heat does not penetrate by putting these on your window reflective side out it would keep heat out . By placing the reflective side inward you would help trap heat that is already preexsisting
1726663
No. These are electrical plates with connections for the grill they are designed for. Putting them on a fire would ruin them, if not creating some actual hazard.
1520783
Hi, They are not. But almost no safe is designed for that. In case of fire, the safe will be a loss and have to be drille dopen after the fire. However the content in the safe will be "hopefully" safe. But even here I have my doubt in case of Sentry, but luckily no proof yet ...
1734032
I have used mine on the grill and holding pyrex hot from the oven and I have to hold onto it while I am manuevering a hot pad for the counter. usually I don't start to feel the "burn through", you know the heat coming through until after about 30 seconds... well enough to flip a waffle iron... BUT remember, if ANY moisture gets on the glove, game over... it will conduct the heat immediately, so be sure you keep them dry. I love these... although they are a little large for a smaller hand, I ordered 2 and have never regretted it, they give you more control you cannot get with traditional oven mits I have used mine on the grill and holding pyrex hot from the oven and I have to hold onto it while I am manuevering a hot pad for the counter. usually I don't start to feel the "burn through", you know the heat coming through until after about 30 seconds... well enough to flip a waffle iron... BUT remember, if ANY moisture gets on the glove, game over... it will conduct the heat immediately, so be sure you keep them dry. I love these... although they are a little large for a smaller hand, I ordered 2 and have never regretted it, they give you more control you cannot get with... » Read More I have used mine on the grill and holding pyrex hot from the oven and I have to hold onto it while I am manuevering a hot pad for the counter. usually I don't start to feel the "burn through", you know the heat coming through until after about 30 seconds... well enough to flip a waffle iron... BUT remember, if ANY moisture gets on the glove, game over... it will conduct the heat immediately, so be sure you keep them dry. I love these... although they are a little large for a smaller hand, I ordered 2 and have never regretted it, they give you more control you cannot get with traditional oven mits « Show Less
1187801
I have never trried to protect them from the heat. I think they are rated for 500 degrees.The only thing you do have to protect them is from water. Do not put them in the dishwasherand be carefull not to get water in the end that the wire goes into.
1656216
I think these lights are rated to have contact with insulation. The lights produce very Little heart If your in doubt buy heat shields.
1070328
if you put a "black" light in these, at least dont put the plastic lid back on, black light gets extremely HOT! you can start things on fire very easily with black lights. personally, I would not use this for that type light. if you are buying cheap fake (colored bulbs) then its probably safe. but you should test it first too see how hot they get.
1333112
Can't answer the question specifically but used them while barbecuing and was very pleased. Great protection for working with food, lifting hot potatoes wrapped in foil from grill, and scraping grill.
590591
They're little v shaped ends, about 1/4 inch each way, or slightly less. The handles are pretty short for keeping your hands away from the fire. You will want to use oven gloves, at the least to protect your hands from the heat of the fire.
938918
Hello;I purchased these gloves for the same reason. So I could handle cast iron pots on an open fire. I feel that the way they are made, you should have no problems. Just from experience, these gloves can handle hot logs and hot cast iron. Just don't leave your hands in the fire too long :)
2206482
No. These are designed to prevent your insulation from heating up and catching fire from direct contact with light.