The low2-star review said "it started to melt" the first use. Is that even possible? What is the made of? Can a campfire get hot enough to melt it?
1077657
Maybe he just got a faulty one? I know my fires never get that big too, but I haven't melted any of my camping gear yet!
1077658
Well, all I can say is ours has never melted yet - we have it right in the fire over the flames and it's still OK - I am sure over time it will start to look bad perhaps, but not yet and it certainly hasn't melted - it's made from cast iron or something I think, it's pretty heavy. We have boiled kettles, had pans on it etc and no worries.
1077659
Maybe...if you build darn near a blast furnace under it. Any fire hot enough to "melt" or even distort this thing is way too hot to cook over. You would burn the outside into a piece of charcoal and still have raw meet inside. Personally though, I've never had a problem like that. It's made of very rugged steel. I really like it.
295648
It would be a good tool for Scouts or anyone to learn to use for fire starting. I suggest some training on the proper use of this or any fire starter. It's a safe product, but learning how to use it properly will go a long way in avoiding frustration. It's not like lighting a match or lighter and putting the flame to some tinder. With the fire starter you need to have a tinder bundle ready, then scrape off some of the magnesium on it, finally striking the starter with steel to produce sparkw which ignite the scrapped off magnesium in the tinder.
2262507
It is thin metal with fire inside. It gets VERY hot! That said, I've roasted marshmallows with my three year old twins. You just have to watch them and teach them to stay back.
2131547
We used our Mr. Heater in a camp trailer, but my husband is a fireman and I work in the Safety field so we too had reservations about this heater. First we burned a complete bottle of propane so to burn off any "new" smell, which we did not notice any. We also did not notice any fumes during use, but we always have some sort of ventilation. It is not direct flame and has a guard over the front, and if tipped over, it could probably ignite items if left for more than a few seconds. I would definitely place it on a solid surface. The heat source maintained our 28' trailer in 20 degree temps at a comfortable level. Reviews I read indicated this heater was used by many in a tent. Kids just add another dimension. We used our Mr. Heater in a camp trailer, but my husband is a fireman and I work in the Safety field so we too had reservations about this heater. First we burned a complete bottle of propane so to burn off any "new" smell, which we did not notice any. We also did not notice any fumes during use, but we always have some sort of ventilation. It is not direct flame and has a guard over the front, and if tipped over, it could probably ignite items if left for more than a few seconds. I would definitely place it on a solid surface. The heat source maintained our 28' trailer in 20... » Read More We used our Mr. Heater in a camp trailer, but my husband is a fireman and I work in the Safety field so we too had reservations about this heater. First we burned a complete bottle of propane so to burn off any "new" smell, which we did not notice any. We also did not notice any fumes during use, but we always have some sort of ventilation. It is not direct flame and has a guard over the front, and if tipped over, it could probably ignite items if left for more than a few seconds. I would definitely place it on a solid surface. The heat source maintained our 28' trailer in 20 degree temps at a comfortable level. Reviews I read indicated this heater was used by many in a tent. Kids just add another dimension. « Show Less
629671
If its plastic grill it would melt it I'm afraid. Very bright and hot burning
611556
No, you can use it. It will not melt,its pretty thick and with stand the heat. Hope this helps!
1304419
Hey Ron, I have exposed heating elements and this melted similar to my experience with aluminum foil liners catching on fire. My best experience so far with oven liners is using cookie tins that are large enough to cover the majority of the bottom of the oven.
1025608
Is the inside of the tip made out of plastic? Does the flame melt/burn the inside of the tip?
1422668
it gives off no heat and will need a lot of fresh are also. I bought it and tried to use in my grill but couldn't keep it burning so i moved it thinking the openings on bottom of grill would give it more air ,but was to close to heat and started whole grill on fire. Haven't used it since. And have tried to sell it my self.
1536810
Well if we are talking just flame, probably. I use a gas stove. Sitting on coals I'd worry a bit. The inner pan is pretty thin so over a very hot fire it will probably scortch the food. The outer pot has a heat sink in the bottom not sure what the melting temp is etc. I'd contact the company and ask them to be sure it can be used that way, but I don't see why over a small fire it would pose any problems.
391323
I don't know but it does get hot enough to melt se ur softer metals. It burns as hot at regular propane torch. Just smaller which means less gas. Run good butane tho. Or ur waisting ur time
653912
I thimk it is posdible to melt gold by directing the flame into the pot. But it really comes down to how hot your torch is.
790125
There's a gasket between the pieces at the bottom. You can melt it if you crank the thing up really high without anything in it. Forgot mine while preheating it and the gasket was smoking. Never had a problem when there was stuff in it though. Also ... too hot for too long and the handle can get really hot.
969658
I use this camp heat and I'm chemist. As an user, I don't know what kind of liquid is inside. Anyway, nobody can guarantee that nothing harmful is evolved during burning process. That's why I wouldn't recommend to roast marshmallows using this heat as well as any other open flame. At the same time I cannot state that it is 100% harmful. Everything above is just my private opinion.
530578
Not sure but I honestly don't think u want this fire pit it's pretty cheap! I mean don't get me wrong it can hold I fire just with some custom work. The paint on the bowl peels off after the first fire!!! Also there isn't good air movement to keep a consistent fire!!!! It always goes out! So I painted it with fire resistant paint and drilled holes is the bowl for proper air flow. Plus it's all made from aluminum cheap.
2254705
I think it is some type of plastic. I have never burned myself, because of the way it is constructed. One reviewer said they burned themself but I don't know how they managed that. I think they were reviewing the wrong product.
767719
I haven't tried it in a fire. Ill let you know as soon as i do. Sounds like a good project for the morning.