Does anyone know if the hot / col packs by Pyrex or Venture are safe for use with this product ? (Heard they can melt things )
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I bought this for a friend that wanted it for Christmas....so it hasn't been used yet.
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I am sorry I do not know, I have never used ours yet. I'm about to use it this holiday -
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A doctor recommended Glasslock or LocknLock. Some of the reviews made me want to stick with the Pyrex.The Anchor Hocking lids that I have crack and don't say "BPA free". It's been a while since I bought them. But my many Pyrex lids that are just as old are all fine except one.
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I've done it before without problems. Well, yes, but the only problem was I froze the whole bag (90-ish % full) and it didn't melt in my pack until I got home from a day hike. In the future I'll freeze only 50% full and top off with cold water before I leave. :-)
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They are much like the solo brand you find in the grocery store. If the item is too hot, I suppose they could melt. I read the reviews, and none of the reviewers used them for anything hot.
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Mine didn't come with insulation. I didn't have a melting problem, but I am not sure about at the height of summer, particularly shipping to HI. FYI, I prefer now to order from another vendor in GB, as the larger volume didn't taste quite right. A bit dried out, or stale. Kind of woody. The lot I got had Arabic writing on, so I am not sure if they were a particular recipe for shipping to that area. The Flakes from GB are sold in lots of 6, and are occasionally the smaller size, but taste just right.
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Yes, I believe it would be safe as long as common(sense) safety is used with a heating product. Note, you cannot see the flame. You can only see the ceramic glow in the darkness. The version I had had a cover when not in use. I made it a habit to let every one know that if this cover is off, assume it's hot. My biggest concern is stability. If it's in cramped conditions, I would avoid using this product unless you can ensure it won't get knocked over. I have secured mine in the center of an old plastic milk crate to give it a wider base. That being said, this is the Boy Scouts. Why do they need a heater? ;-) We never used heater in Boy Scouts. It was all about campfires and long johns. Yes, I believe it would be safe as long as common(sense) safety is used with a heating product. Note, you cannot see the flame. You can only see the ceramic glow in the darkness. The version I had had a cover when not in use. I made it a habit to let every one know that if this cover is off, assume it's hot. My biggest concern is stability. If it's in cramped conditions, I would avoid using this product unless you can ensure it won't get knocked over. I have secured mine in the center of an old plastic milk crate to give it a wider base. That being said, this is the Boy Scouts. Why do they... » Read More Yes, I believe it would be safe as long as common(sense) safety is used with a heating product. Note, you cannot see the flame. You can only see the ceramic glow in the darkness. The version I had had a cover when not in use. I made it a habit to let every one know that if this cover is off, assume it's hot. My biggest concern is stability. If it's in cramped conditions, I would avoid using this product unless you can ensure it won't get knocked over. I have secured mine in the center of an old plastic milk crate to give it a wider base. That being said, this is the Boy Scouts. Why do they need a heater? ;-) We never used heater in Boy Scouts. It was all about campfires and long johns. « Show Less
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No, I have used the plastic funnel and the spacer several times and have not had trouble with it melting with the hot liquids,etc. However, neither would withstand a direct heat source (such as a stove burner).
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From my experience Pyrex is good at any normal baking temperature but should not be use in the broiler or on the broil setting.
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No, they don't melt, you're safe. I put them into my coffee right as the coffee comes out of the machine so it'll be drinking-temperature when the cup is done brewing. Really nice stuff!
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I've microwaved in them plenty of times, just remember the containers are rated to 100ºC (that's 212ºF!) so be sure not to heat it too much. The plastic is safe, but the container won't be much use if it melts.
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The sistema company told me he products are meant to 'heat up' rather than 'cook'. It seems that food getting too hot will cause problems with the interior plastic. I've bought a lot of their products, too- I use them with caution now. QVC made them seem flawless and indestructible! I also hand wash them.
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Since Pyrex bowls are safe in ovens (well over 200 degrees) and on a gas range burner over a flame (very hot), using them in a double-boiler (212 degrees maximum for boiling water) should present no problem, though I've never tried it.
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The sistema company told me he products are meant to 'heat up' rather than 'cook'. It seems that food getting too hot will cause a problem with the interior plastic. I've bought a lot of their products, too- I use them with caution now. QVC made them seem flawless and indestructible! I also hand wash them.
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I doubt if heat cable would get hot enough to melt them, check with both manufactures just to be safe.
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I've been using mine for quite sometime now and haven't noticed anything melting off .... weird !
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Because it is not clearly marked, I wouldn't assume that they are microwave safe. My Pyrex bowls are all marked safe for microwave, for example. They are rather thin, so on the plus side each piece is lightweight, but not as durable as something heavier. I guess that's the trade off.
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I am not sure, but doubt it. I use them as soup and salad bowls. They can handle some heat, but are not as strong as Pyrex.