Can this be placed on a counter for sous vide, or should I put something underneath it to keep from discoloring the counter?
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No you should be fine, I use it at work and at home and I havn't had a problem
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You can place this directly on the counter, however it's worth placing it on something to keep heat from transferring into the countertop. It saves a little bit on electricity.
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It probably depends on the counter. I don't have anything underneath it but it's brand new and it totally could down the line.
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Never needed anything under mine on granite or marble. Unsure for other materials.
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It can be placed directly but I use a rubber under mat to stop it from moving on granite counter
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I have used it exclusively for sous vide on my counter top and have had no problems. There are actually ridges on the bottom of the box that keep it from sitting flush on the counter and allows for airflow. Works perfectly.
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This is a glass vessel. You mount in on top of the counter top. It cannot be recessed, or mounted underneath any type of counter top.
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It's possible.Check the inner space of your counter.Also make sure you have enogh ventilation.there is some heat from the unitthat may cause a problem.It is a stand alone design.Dick
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If you are using this for sous vide, I would not reuse. That is just asking for trouble. Giving old bacteria a new life in your next batch of food seems like a terrible idea.
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I honestly haven't used it yet. I'm sorry. When I do I might line the bottom with foil. Maybe it'll keep in the warmth and prevent any staining.
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John, I believe it can be installed under the counter but you may have to provide some ventilation at the rear of the unit.Graham
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No longer a problem with current food storage bags. Use ziplock freezer bags, they are designed for long term food storeage and are stable at sous vide temps.
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It seems you could put it anywhere you wanted but if u place it on a cooktop and accidentally turn on the burner underneath it you will damage this expensive appliance.Seems risky. I would love to place mine on my gas cooktop so it is under my ventilating hood. I wondered if a fireproof heatproof board could be placed over the cooktop to protect this device in the event one of my gas burners was inadvertently turned on.
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I'm sure you could pour boiling water into it with no harm, but if you are using it for sous vide cooking it doesn't matter. The temperatures used for sous vide are far lower.
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I put mine under counter and mounted tap to counter. Used a small can of the foam insulation to seal the hole on top of fridge...no problems. Technically, this is a free standing model but I did not want to pay the extra money for a true under counter model. I have decent ventilation space under counter and no problems so far
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I kept mine on the kitchen counter for a week without any problems. Just keep it out of sunlight or any other source of heat and it should be fine.
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I have only placed something really hot on it one time but grabbed a mat to put under it. For that short time it didn't hurt it but I always put a mat under my hot items on my counters also. But very easy to do. I really like mine but I needed the extra space.
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I use mine on the formica counter, if l am not using the glass stove l put it on top of it, the bottom part doesn't get to hot because the outside frame where the logo is it is plastic, just make sure the table is steady.
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I would think you can. I bought it to put under a toaster oven, just to protect my counter top from possibly being scorched. Not had a problem with it, works very well, it cleans up easily, too! Hope this helps!
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Mine is not under a counter or near anything else and it got too hot when I had it too close to the wall (about 1"). I pulled it out three inches and it works great. I'm remodeling my kitchen and plan to put it under a counter but not in a cabinet so there is airflow around the back and sides.
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I use a drying mat underneath mine because it sits on the countertop. The drying mat looks much nicer than the tray in my opinion.
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yes, the unit can be installed under a counter, however the efficiency of the heater would be effected, not to mention the accumulation of heat under the counter. There are many other variables. The size of the room, how well the room is insulated, materials of the counter, just to name a few. To achieve the best results the unit should be in an area with the LEAST amount of obstructions as possible. l do not recommend installation under a counter. Stan R.