will this get to 520+ish degrees? looking for a hot plate to make bismuth crystals with outside. thanks!
997912
Not sure on how hot it gets, but I wouldn't waste your money. It broke right after the 30 day warranty was up and they won't replace. It was used maybe 4 times and doesn't work anymore. Very cheap.
652433
The carbide and ceramic plates are fixed at 40 degrees. If you have an edge, you could hone it with the diamond rod if you are steady.
687142
I've put all the pieces in the microwave with problems... Have not experienced any "hot" plates beyond what you'd expect. Very durable.
2111160
It does get fairly warm but, try holding a little lower than where the plates end towards the handle. You'll have just as much control and won't get burned. Remember, it's a pro-tool so it does get considerably hot, so be cautious in handling it either way.
1588305
I only keep heating plate under pot on Medium and it is very hot. Did not measure it but it is hot enough for us. You could always raise the temperature on knob to high (if you haven't already).
320218
Since it is stainless steel it will likely do fine provided you're not taking it up to temperatures that will have a detrimental structural effect on the steel. I'd think that you will be ok up to about 230C. Keep in mind this is an educated guess, I've got an aluminum chamber and it's been handling 175C just fine.
1826767
I can help only a little with the question. The bottom of the bowl says microwave safe, no broiler, no stovetop, so 440 degrees might be too much for it. Use metal instead.
1566023
I have only used this product at 350 degrees. I love the baking dish but but I don't think new glass dishes are like the ones made in the 50's thru the 80's. I don't think I would use it above 400 degrees. Some other reviewers have noted Pyrex exploding after they take it out of the oven. Always, always, put it on a rack on a table. I never put any dish on a counter, stovetop or other material without using a rack. It helps cool the dish safely. Hope this helps.
2207417
Hi Greg, I am sorry but I was mistaken about the temperature when I said it reached 450 degrees, it only reaches 400. I apologize, thought it did go that high, I still think this is a great iron.
730474
I set mine at 3. I have a question for everyone....has the hot plate surface rusted on anyone's? Mine is only a few months old and already looks terrible.
906855
Ric the temp/control knob is good, it is a 45 deg knob starting at high to light and graduating down to low. I tried cooking biscuits and maintained a temp of 325 - 350 degs. so it is very accurate and easy to maintain a temperature. a pizza stone and a rack to keep the biscuits off the stone works best. they don't burn on the bottom of the biscuits. I love the way it works and cooks.
1205163
We've heated plates to warm but not hotter. If you do microwave cups they tend to get very hot
1850074
The thermostat will go up to 850 degrees F. I normally keep it around 675F for casting. Be careful as Zinc will melt at 780 degrees F. Zinc is really bad for casting bullets!
1120178
Lead has to be heated to 675 degrees. The pot will handle a lot more than you will ever need.
2249705
I've taken it up to 450 degrees without any problems. I'm sure you can take it to a higher temperate. Great product.
244106
My oven goes up to 550 degrees..it won't go higher than that..but I haven't had any problems so far putting the stones into it preheated. My stones are usually room temperature when I put them in. I've been using them for several months that way.
155848
The one I have gets up to about 700 or 750 deg F. It does not heat up fast. If this final temperature is right for solder I do not know. I have replaced this melter with a Lee 4-20 production pot.