Does this tame a flame that is too hot even at it's lowest setting? What is the difference between a flame tamer and a diffuser?
74224
Not sure what a 'flame tamer' is, but the diffuser does just that. It takes whatever temp you're cooking at and spreads it evenly across a large pan. We live in our RV and have a gas stove with fairly small burners. When using a big cast iron (or other type) frying pan, the center (or where ever you put the flame) would be the hot spot and would cook any food unevenly. With the diffuser, the heat is equally distributed across the pan. We love it.
74225
I "Believe" that a Flame Tammer, (First time I heard them called that), would have a Liquid Core, such as Oil that sends the heat through much more slowly than Direct transfer. An additional spacer, such as a Wire Loop , the type that is used on Electric Stoves to put Glass Pots on might make this unit do what you are seeking. Put the Wire Loop on the unit, and then the pot on the wire loop. Good Luck.
74226
What this does is create an even surface to heat your cookware instead of a direct flame, getting rid of most hot spots. I'm guessing by nature it'll remove some heat in the process as well. Whenever I've used it, it dramatically increases boil times in my cooking.
74227
This keeps the pot above the flame, the flame heats the diffuser and the diffuser heats the pot. Also, heat goes through the hole in the middle. Keeps stuff from sticking to the bottom. You still have to stir occasionally.
74228
I've found this does both. By spreading the energy of a flame across a larger surface area (diffusing the flame), you end up with a lower, and more even, temperature across the entire plate ("taming" the flame). I sometimes diffuse a medium heat flame when I'm cooking a sauce, to avoid any hot spots that the gas flame might cause.
136345
Yes, the flame is adjustable. There is a knob on the front that you turn to start when lighting, adjusting the flame and turning it off.
2055865
Yes! I've used plain old stereo when I run out of the gel stuff. It gets things hotter, and you can't really control the flame, but it works on a pinch.
43087
Pot is top of the line. I agree it could be that your burner will not go low enough. A flame tamer works great.
2254932
The flame level is somewhat adjustable, yes. It is intended to be operated just below the 'smoke' level, with little visible flame but with a healthy red glow, as shown in the picture but, it is not freely adjustable. Basically, it's on or off, very little flame and no smoke.
294255
No, it has flame only, flame and 2 heat settings. It may have a shut off if it is knocked over, I'm not sure, but otherwise it is on or it is off.
995258
You can control how much butane it is burning, but not directly the temperature of the tip. I've noticed that even on the lowers setting, it gets quite hot. I like it because it's quick and portable, but if you're looking for a precision instrument, this isn't it.
1193963
You are running it a bit too low....try a little higher setting until it stays lit The temp control is not an exact science...there is a thermal senser ( safety device ) that extends into the flame, it will shut the gas off if it does not sense enough heat....so if you run at too low a setting the flame is not hot enough and the senser shuts off the gas...pain in the ........but it works.
1143968
There's not really a flame. It's a light that makes it LOOK like there are glowing logs, and the light "dances" like flames behind the "logs" if you put a cardboard backing behind it. I don't know exactly how it works, only that it does. It also puts out some heat--enough to warm an area 20 by 30, I would say. It's adjustable within a pretty narrow range.
1818525
Yes, it has a knob on the side of the regulator/flow control that goes from off to high. But, the knob from low to high reall does not change the overall flame strength that much...you are pretty much always cooking at "high" and that is okay.
367970
It is adjustable but...it doesn't go quite low enough to simmer. When you light it it's on high. Then turn it counterclockwise to lower flame. However, if you turn it slowly back toward off, you can adjust it to a very low flame. Not easy because it goes to off quickly. Overall it's a good little burner.
1513371
This is purportedly for all heat sources. Heat is heat and the heat WILL distort this sooner or later. My stove was electric and the first time I used it, it warped. If you want to hammer it out after using it, give it a shot. Heat diffusers are a good thing for cooking, particularly on an electric stove which is notorious for hot spots. It's warped but I still use it.
1969938
The diffuser itself cannot be damaged by temperatures below white hot... However it is possible for the diffuser to create cold spots on the heating elements that could shorten their lives... So, we suggest caution. The family engineer
632333
Sorry on this one. But, my son who has used the burner once, said it was a little hard to regulate. Maybe that's a help. But for the price it seems to work very well and regulating it might just be a matter of having a gentle touch. Good luck
1265433
Absolutely yes. However, there is a learning curve in lowering the flame if the temp gets to hot. Turning the flame down too fast will cause it to go out.
2120243
The diffuse should not be used on high heat. If you have to brown, or caramelize, do that first. Then lower the heat and put the diffuser on the burner, set the pot/pan on top and you're ready to simmer to your heart's content. The diffuser is ok with you simmering from start to finish, but most things need to be brought up to a certain temperature first- like soups or stews. And you would miss out on all that deliciousness from browning/toasting/caramelizing. I think you'd lose a lot of potential flavor.
1444259
I had NO problem adjusting to high or very low flame. I love this portable stove.