what can I use instead of heat conducting rod?
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If you don't want to buy a new kit, you can use a regular round mold and shape it. if you don't know how to do it, just check Youtube for tutorials.
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You really need that rod, or something made from the same material. It's purpose is to help your cake bake in the middle, and bake more evenly. Believe me, the cake will not bake evenly if you do not have that rod, or something like it. If you are missing the rod, you might try contacting Wilton about getting a replacement. Or try using a 40% or 50% off coupon at your local craft store, and buy a new kit. :)
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We made doll cakes for years--probably before the Wilton pan came out (this was in the 50's & 60's) and we used a deep, narrow, glass Pyrex bowl to bake the cake in. Never had a problem with uneven baking. Not sure if the same would hold true for the metal Wilton pan, but you could always experiment, either with the Wilton, or with a glass or metal mixing bowl of the right size & shape.
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No this is a replacement for the water heater Anode Rod. Our new travel trailer suggests replacing them every year.
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I used a short piece of 3" OD x .120" Wall Welded Mechanical Steel Round Tube that I had from another job I bought from fastenall. It fit over the exhaust outlet and sat on top of the bolt that holds the heat shield.
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A heat gun works well but a hair dryer will do in a pinch. A long time ago some would use the heat from a flame to heat it.
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The kit has a threaded rod which extends through the top into the fan switch cup. Also there is little insulation. Possible if you had a base from a surface mounted light. I thought to try it, but perceive a fire hazard using it outside of designed safeguards
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I can't imagine why it would be optimal for that. RadiantGUARD foil is meant to reflect heat away & does result in lower heat transfer to the living area below attic crawl space. But if you want to e.g. insulate tubes from heat, there must be better insulation choices.
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I don't see why not. The bottoms are magnetized and would not be affected by a different heat source.
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you might get away with the leads that come with it but i use the K Type 0-1300C for eveything, circuteboards heat box, testing heat range, cooking pots, it is real handy
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There should be an electrical cord that runs the heating element. I can't see it in the picture. On my unit the rod that supports the heating element is aluminum and the grate is stainless steel. None can be seen in the picture.
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I've been told that there is better heat distribution with the thicker metal. Hope that helps :)
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Plain aluminum (kitchen) foil works well for this purpose. This product should work a little bit better as it will (slightly) reduce conductive heat loss as well.
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There is an option that does no heat, DF-EFP148NH. That unit is meant to be recessed and may be better for you.
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I would use only heat proof. The unit gets pretty hot. Melted plastic is not fun believe me.
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I would guess I could pre-fill my hobo alcohol stove and drop it in, light with a long match,twig or a spark from a ferro rod,using the stove as a pot stand and windbreak concentrating the heat. I'd be careful not to get burned. Now I'll have to try it.
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Yes, that's where I use them. Put it under the heat element. If you've never used anything like this before, you'll be very happy you purchased this item. Just pull the piece out from time to time and brush off.
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As the ad says, it is aluminum. The other metal used for anodes is magnesium but aluminum is cheaper. As I understand it, magnesium is better if you have hard water. Changing the rod is easy and it prolongs the life of the water heater.
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Urethane Supply Company has welding rods specifically for plastic radiators. You can check their website here for the kit and there are videos on the page demonstrating the process. http://www.urethanesupply.com/New-Products/Plastic-Radiator-Tank-Repair-Kit/Hope this helps.