fillup Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 So, reciently I had to replace one of my coil burners because it broke. What happened is over time it looked like some of the coals burned off onto the coils and caused the burner to warp. I tried to bend it back into place and *crack* it snapped in half. I was wondering if anyone else has this problem and if there is anything I can do to prevent it from happening again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 the best thing to do is to clean it after each use..once you know you wont be putting on anymore coals unplug it and let it cool down then with a lightly wet napkin go over the coils and remove any dust or debris that may have fallen into the burner or stuck on the coils.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Yep, what NOB said... Just clean it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nars2k Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 That never happens to me, the most damage that's happened is the coals falling on the plastic part of the coil burner. Other than that I havent seen warping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename067 Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Walgreens $9.99 coil burners are the shiznit. Anti-wrapping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 [quote name='Codename067' date='13 December 2009 - 04:39 PM' timestamp='1260740385' post='438687'] Walgreens $9.99 coil burners are the shiznit. Anti-wrapping. [/quote] i picked up 2 of them this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joytron Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 the other day my coal burner kept electrocuting me. I had to turn off the burner for a second when i went to flip the coals or take them off. It took getting electrocuted five or six times to figure that out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jondd88 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 [quote name='joytron' date='13 December 2009 - 03:02 PM' timestamp='1260745352' post='438727'] the other day my coal burner kept electrocuting me. I had to turn off the burner for a second when i went to flip the coals or take them off. It took getting electrocuted five or six times to figure that out [/quote] Lol, not trying to be an asshole word-Nazi, but your misuse of the word "Electrocution" made your post pretty funny. FYI, Electrocution is defined as death caused by electric shock. Just thought you would like to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezxen Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 [quote name='Codename067' date='13 December 2009 - 01:39 PM' timestamp='1260740385' post='438687'] Walgreens $9.99 coil burners are the shiznit. Anti-wrapping. [/quote] MHMHM mine , havent had any problems with it [img]http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/6537/1213091752.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joytron Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 [quote name='Jondd88' date='13 December 2009 - 04:34 PM' timestamp='1260750887' post='438753'] [quote name='joytron' date='13 December 2009 - 03:02 PM' timestamp='1260745352' post='438727'] the other day my coal burner kept electrocuting me. I had to turn off the burner for a second when i went to flip the coals or take them off. It took getting electrocuted five or six times to figure that out [/quote] Lol, not trying to be an asshole word-Nazi, but your misuse of the word "Electrocution" made your post pretty funny. FYI, Electrocution is defined as death caused by electric shock. Just thought you would like to know. [/quote] I basically submitted myself to shock therapy and you are talking about correct word use?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillup Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 Yea, I tried to get one of the portible burners the other day at CVS but they dident have any. Ill just have to find a walgreens. And as for wiping it off with a wet paper towel, whenever I try to get it off it just ripes the towel up and stays on the burner. Idk what to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antouwan Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 don't leave your coil burner outside if you light the coals outside – the weather will destroy them. i lost 2 that way. cleaning them is good, every now and then i'll use a wire brush to scrape the crud off every now and again. if all else fails go snag another one for 10 bucks. how often exactly, maybe 2 years? not too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 i think for what they do for us that use natural coals they are pricesless and there only $9.99 so why not pick up a few and put them away for a rainy day? thats what i did i got 2 of these bad boys put away in my closet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 This happens it's a fact of life. Best thing like NoB said clean after each use and don't light the coils in the same place on the burner. Light them in different spots. Each time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 i was actually thinking of wrapping the coils in tinfoil and putting the coal on there when lightning, i know it will keep it cleaner, but not sure how much longer the lighting process will take.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 [quote name='fillup' date='13 December 2009 - 01:53 PM' timestamp='1260730398' post='438648'] So, reciently I had to replace one of my coil burners because it broke. What happened is over time it looked like some of the coals burned off onto the coils and caused the burner to warp. I tried to bend it back into place and *crack* it snapped in half. I was wondering if anyone else has this problem and if there is anything I can do to prevent it from happening again? [/quote] Thats what kills my burners. You are crystalizing the metal around the ceramic core of the coil. The metal isn't used to having something as hot as a coal sitting on it. We use steel wool to clean the coils every day before using them but that only delays the inevitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 [quote name='mushrat' date='14 December 2009 - 11:16 AM' timestamp='1260810984' post='438884'] [quote name='fillup' date='13 December 2009 - 01:53 PM' timestamp='1260730398' post='438648'] So, reciently I had to replace one of my coil burners because it broke. What happened is over time it looked like some of the coals burned off onto the coils and caused the burner to warp. I tried to bend it back into place and *crack* it snapped in half. I was wondering if anyone else has this problem and if there is anything I can do to prevent it from happening again? [/quote] Thats what kills my burners. You are crystalizing the metal around the ceramic core of the coil. The metal isn't used to having something as hot as a coal sitting on it. We use steel wool to clean the coils every day before using them but that only delays the inevitable. [/quote] Didn't think about steel wool!!! I use a wet paper towel ball every night after I am done lighting coals. I am still replacing... every 8 months or so. The coil on my stove lights faster. But the replacement coils are $15-$25 at Home Depot, depending on brand. But I have gone through one of the Walgreens one already. On number 2. They are cheaper but the coils are spaced far apart so lighting takes a bit longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillup Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 [quote name='Stuie' date='14 December 2009 - 10:59 AM' timestamp='1260806346' post='438866'] This happens it's a fact of life. Best thing like NoB said clean after each use and don't light the coils in the same place on the burner. Light them in different spots. Each time. [/quote] Hmm, good idea. I usually end up throwing them all in the same space everytime. I guess if it ruins it you might as well make the whole thing ruined instead of just a section. [quote name='mushrat' date='14 December 2009 - 12:16 PM' timestamp='1260810984' post='438884'] Thats what kills my burners. You are crystalizing the metal around the ceramic core of the coil. The metal isn't used to having something as hot as a coal sitting on it. We use steel wool to clean the coils every day before using them but that only delays the inevitable. [/quote] Hmm, never thought about that with the heat getting so hot. And I might give that steel wool a try. That and the walgreens burners. Hell for $9 its worth it. I think the coil I got from Lowes was like $13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog_916 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Just take a wet washrag and go over it with hot soapy water. Then dry it off. Run the burner to get the water off. You're good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jondd88 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 [quote name='joytron' date='13 December 2009 - 07:53 PM' timestamp='1260762833' post='438794'] [quote name='Jondd88' date='13 December 2009 - 04:34 PM' timestamp='1260750887' post='438753'] [quote name='joytron' date='13 December 2009 - 03:02 PM' timestamp='1260745352' post='438727'] the other day my coal burner kept electrocuting me. I had to turn off the burner for a second when i went to flip the coals or take them off. It took getting electrocuted five or six times to figure that out [/quote] Lol, not trying to be an asshole word-Nazi, but your misuse of the word "Electrocution" made your post pretty funny. FYI, Electrocution is defined as death caused by electric shock. Just thought you would like to know. [/quote] I basically submitted myself to shock therapy and you are talking about correct word use?! [/quote] Lol, sorry, I envisioned you being electrocuted and then subsequently resuscitated repeatedly by your coil burner and it was notably funny to me. Back on topic, I got one of the infamous Walgreens 10 dollar coil burners and it works wonderfully. When I got mine it was on sale for 7 or 8 bucks. Looking back, I kind of wish I would have grabbed a second one at that price. At only 10 dollars, if I can get at least a year out of it than I am happy. That is less than 1 dollar per month of investment... I would definitely recommend buying one if you can find one. I had to try 3 different Walgreens to find one but it was worth it. Throw in an extension cord and you can light natural coals pretty much anywhere in or around your house. If you can't find one locally, I believe you can order them online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 [quote name='Jondd88' date='14 December 2009 - 07:22 PM' timestamp='1260836532' post='439006'] [quote name='joytron' date='13 December 2009 - 07:53 PM' timestamp='1260762833' post='438794'] [quote name='Jondd88' date='13 December 2009 - 04:34 PM' timestamp='1260750887' post='438753'] [quote name='joytron' date='13 December 2009 - 03:02 PM' timestamp='1260745352' post='438727'] the other day my coal burner kept electrocuting me. I had to turn off the burner for a second when i went to flip the coals or take them off. It took getting electrocuted five or six times to figure that out [/quote] Lol, not trying to be an asshole word-Nazi, but your misuse of the word "Electrocution" made your post pretty funny. FYI, Electrocution is defined as death caused by electric shock. Just thought you would like to know. [/quote] I basically submitted myself to shock therapy and you are talking about correct word use?! [/quote] Lol, sorry, I envisioned you being electrocuted and then subsequently resuscitated repeatedly by your coil burner and it was notably funny to me. Back on topic, I got one of the infamous Walgreens 10 dollar coil burners and it works wonderfully. When I got mine it was on sale for 7 or 8 bucks. Looking back, I kind of wish I would have grabbed a second one at that price. At only 10 dollars, if I can get at least a year out of it than I am happy. That is less than 1 dollar per month of investment... I would definitely recommend buying one if you can find one. I had to try 3 different Walgreens to find one but it was worth it. Throw in an extension cord and you can light natural coals pretty much anywhere in or around your house. [b]If you can't find one locally, I believe you can order them online.[/b] [/quote] indeed you can http://www.walgreens.com/store/catalog/Appliances/Electric-Buffet-Range-Single-Burner/ID=prod350527&navCount=0&navAction=push-product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj_skillz Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I cant find these anywhere in the UK so far I want this so bad because I have made such a mess on my gas cooker! Ash is everywhere loll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretender85 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Needless to say, this thanksgiving i was thankful for having an apartment with an electric stove already in it..hasn't had any problems with the coals caking anything on yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1v3th3ad Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 the exact same thing happened to my buddy's coil burner in the past month or two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canon Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 [quote name='NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD' date='15 December 2009 - 01:56 AM' timestamp='1260809781' post='438879'] i was actually thinking of wrapping the coils in tinfoil and putting the coal on there when lightning, i know it will keep it cleaner, but not sure how much longer the lighting process will take.. [/quote] the foil will burn off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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