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Title: Cast iron heat deflector??
Post by: HoosierKettle on April 22, 2018, 04:10:22 PM

I heard a pop in my mini this morning. Turns out it was the clay pot thing i was using.

I have a spare cast iron skillet that will work size wise. I assume cast iron will fair better as a diffuser. I plan on chopping the handle off and using it.

Any reason that won't work? I would like a permanent solution and hoping this is it.

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Title: Re: Cast iron heat deflector??
Post by: Jules V. on April 22, 2018, 08:00:43 PM

Just go to a thrift shop and pick up a stainless skillet. Much lighter than the cast iron and don't have to worry about rust build up and also easier to clean.

Title: Re: Cast iron heat deflector??
Post by: hawgheaven on April 25, 2018, 10:56:38 AM

Quote from: Jules V. on April 22, 2018, 08:00:43 PM
Just go to a thrift shop and pick up a stainless skillet. Much lighter than the cast iron and don't have to worry about rust build up and also easier to clean.

^Yup^

Don't ruin a cast iron pan for a heat shield, IMHO...

Title: Re: Cast iron heat deflector??
Post by: Jules V. on April 25, 2018, 11:04:53 AM

Quote from: hawgheaven on April 25, 2018, 10:56:38 AM

Don't ruin a cast iron pan for a heat shield, IMHO...

Not so much about ruining the cast iron pan. Stainless is a poor heat conductor so it's much suited as a heat shield in comparison to aluminum or cast iron.

Title: Re: Cast iron heat deflector??
Post by: hawgheaven on April 25, 2018, 11:13:25 AM

What I do is use a stainless bowl that fits, and wad up a few balls of aluminum foil and place in it. Then cover the bowl with a sheet of aluminum foil with a slight indent in it to catch the drips. Works like a charm... been doing it for years.

Title: Re: Cast iron heat deflector??
Post by: HoosierKettle on April 25, 2018, 12:12:23 PM

Thanks guys. I might have a stainless bowl that might make a good candidate.

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Title: Re: Cast iron heat deflector??
Post by: Jules V. on April 25, 2018, 12:46:49 PM

Restaurant supply and sometimes even costco sells a variety of very wide shallow stainless bowl. Very cheap also.

Title: Re: Cast iron heat deflector??
Post by: HoosierKettle on April 25, 2018, 02:47:53 PM

So far the leading candidate is a stainless dog bowl out of what I have on hand lol. 3" tall and 10" wide. 12" would be better but it would definitely work. It's stainless

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Title: Re: Cast iron heat deflector??
Post by: SMOKE FREAK on April 25, 2018, 04:30:12 PM

The dog bowl wins in my book...I love my CI too much to chop one up...

Title: Re: Cast iron heat deflector??
Post by: Bubblehead on April 26, 2018, 01:04:48 PM

I picked up an 11" comal at Ace for $10 and cut the handle off. It worked wonderfully.

Title: Re: Cast iron heat deflector??
Post by: SmokeVide on April 27, 2018, 07:34:44 PM

Wrap the broken clay pot thing in foil.

Title: Re: Cast iron heat deflector??
Post by: HoosierKettle on April 29, 2018, 05:11:31 AM

Quote from: SmokeVide on April 27, 2018, 07:34:44 PM
Wrap the broken clay pot thing in foil.

That's probably what I'll do. It's the easiest of options.

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