Snoopy1966 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 OK so I bought a flat top burner last night. It was about 20 degrees out, and it took a little while to get them going but it worked. I was wondering what I could do to keep some heat contained to make it easier. I know being outside is not the best thing in cold weather trying to do this. When it snows I will not be doing this. Here is a pic of the burner and it in action last night. I fashioned a piece of foil to go over the top of it and made sure nothing was touching the burner. Anyone else do this? any suggestions? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 goo to a thrift store and find an old pot that will fit over the top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamscott06 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Wrap som aluminum foil around it? Or something like that edit: That flat top burner does look pretty cool though Nice find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathuv Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 use a "rayver screen" its in his vid when he shows how to pack tangiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy1966 Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 Thats what I made kind of last night, but when it is windy I need something that is not going to blow away. I could make it bigger so I can form it around the whole stove though...or maybe the little cookie sheet I have it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathuv Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 QUOTE (Snoopy1966 @ Dec 28 2007, 05:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Thats what I made kind of last night, but when it is windy I need something that is not going to blow away. I could make it bigger so I can form it around the whole stove though...or maybe the little cookie sheet I have it on.upside down pot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternalSoil Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 collapsible vegetable strainer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy1966 Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 Hey good Idea that way it has air to get inside too. I do not like the upside down pot idea. Could get very hot and not let in air. Back to Target or the thrift store. We are supposed to get pounded with snow again, it has already started and the radar looks like we have a a good one coming in. I am so bummed, not exoticas for me today Even though I am not getting much snow on the balcony, but snow and electricity do not mix for and inside burner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy1966 Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 I bought a colander that fits perfect over the burner. I just started some up outside despite of the snow. I cleared off the part where I set my cookie sheet and I warmed up the burner first this time before I put it outside. I put on the coals and the colander and it worked great. Just enough air inside to help with the lighting. Enjoying some Peach Ice Tea now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybersist Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 top of a pot or pan, works for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy1966 Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 All mine are made of glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename067 Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 QUOTE (Snoopy1966 @ Dec 28 2007, 03:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>All mine are made of glassMust be nice smoking with the snow outside...too bad i'll never see snow here in CA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokingDjinn Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 I bought one of those and it didn't work very well, the coil ones are the best, get red hot and quick. A upside down coffee can would work too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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