I have a gas camping stove - would it be OK to operate it on the table or does it melt the plastic?
1329505
If you put your gas camping stove on a piece of plywood, does it get hot? Depends also upon the stove and what kind of pots, pans you use like cast-iron which can get very hot and radiate heat downwards thru the stove. Also, if you use a griddle on your stove things can get hot. I would try a piece of plywood under the stove to protect the table, scorching wood is easier to detect than melting plastic. DO NOT LEAVE STOVES UNATTENDED.
1329506
Our fry daddy deformed our other plastic tabke...I would think it would melt this one..it's a great table ... .for cleaning fish or anything
1329507
that would depend on the stove. some get quite warm on the bottom. so you should try feeling it to see if it gets very warm. my impression is this table is pretty tough and it would handle it. i'm not a plastic molding guym,,, but i think they mold plastic above 300 degrees so i doubt the stove gets that hot.
1329508
If I recall the bottom of those grills don't get that hot... The plastic on this table is very strong.. I would bet it would withstand the typical heat from a gas stove like a Colman heater!
2088180
Nope. My kettle works wonderfully on my gas stove at highest heat. No melting, no discoloring, nothing. It's great!
1685687
You can certainly put something warm (or even relatively hot) on it, but the plastic will melt if comes in contact with hot metal. I know from experience, because I have a marred corner from letting it touch a stove burner.
796700
It is plastic. I've been using mine on a gas stove with no problems. Note: it does get a little hot so I'd recommend a pot-holder, if you're going to grab right after it's done percolating.
1139135
I use on gas stovetop with no problems. Just keep flame size smaller than bottom of kettle.
952882
No, I won't do that because like others have stated, it will melt. I would only place this on a cool surface and use it as an awesome party serving tray because it holds so much. Just wait until your stove is completely cool. I actually use 2 large heat protectant glass covers that cover all 4 burners. But when the stovetop is completely cool then it's OK to place this tray on the stovetop.
541081
THis type of plastic is designated "safe for reheating or warming only," which I assume means you can't actually cook in it safely. But for reheating coffee or tea, should be fine. I'm still loving my mug!
1640665
Yeah, I generally just rip off any melted plastic though. It's strange that kitchenware would have such a low melting point.
2169382
Put the poaching tray on top of the rack or the plastic will probably melt from touching the heating element.
1830224
It all depends on your fuel source. If you are using charcoal or wood, the hot timbers will leak out of the bottom and potentially burn the table. Never put on a plastic table. The bottom surface becomes very hot and will melt plastic. If you don't want to be hunched over when cooking I have placed it on a concrete table using propane and it worked fine. Typically this great little BBQ is best utilized on the ground free from anything ignitable. To answer your question specifically, I would not cook with it on a wooden picnic table.
441002
Absolutely do NOT put this on your stove. The black part is made of plastic and will melt on your stove. Fill with hot water from a kettle.
275505
With your misspelling I'm not sure if you're asking about 'glass' or 'gas'. My stovetop is gas, and it works very well. You'll need to experiment for a few batches to find the right temperature for your stove, but gas is so easy to adjust heat instantly. It is ideal. Works very well. Can't comment if you meant glass though.
70264
Yes, I think it should be fine. I've been using mine on a gas stove with no problems.
2104939
It's a glass container so if you put it on an electric element it will break -- should be OK on a gas stove. For electric, put a triangle of wire (like coat-hanger wire) on the burner first, then the container on top of that. At least that's how I used to do it; don't bother now, just drink my coffee faster!
437588
I use it on camp stoves. I don't know what would happen to the handle if it was in flames.
952883
Ann, I wouldn't because it's heavy plastic material. It's durable and won't scratch glass/ceramic cook-tops but it would melt if put on a hot stove or one that hasn't cooled off enough. If your concern is about protecting your cat from jumping hot stove, I recommend that you place a pan of water on the burner that was turned off. That way the burner is covered, nothing will burn. When it's cooled, then place counter top on stove. Hope this helps.
187908
Yes. The heat won't be a issue. Your Coleman camp stove shouldn't be producing much heat from the bottom. If it is getting hot enough to melt surfaces when you cook on it, you may have an issue with your stove that is potentially dangerous. However, it is wobbly. I always bring a 4ft folding table out to the site to act as my cooking surface/prep/storage area.