Fox Run Heat Diffuser

Love mine!
I love this and use it with my electric stove-I'd probably use it with gas too, but understand why some think the wood handle is dangerous. A heat diffuser makes it possible to keep tea in a ceramic pot warm for hours, or coffee in a French Press warm throughout the morning. You can use in on a burner to melt chocolate in a pot; it eliminates the need for a double boiler. It can be used to keep soup warm and even makes using terra cotta on your burners possible.

Perfect when you don't have a heavy bottomed pot and need something to keep your caramels, soup, stews, butter etc. from scorching.

Over time they turn dark and look well-seasoned. They come in a variety of styles, but I love mine with its wood handle.

They are inexpensive and indispensable.

It does work though..
I've been using my diffuser for about 10 years now. Sure enough, when you first fire up the heat, there is some smoke. It'll pass quickly enough if you actually use it the first time. On the other hand, if you fire it up, panic when you see the smoke and shut it off, then it will do the same the second time... and so on. The odor (after the smoke era) is subtle but you're aware of it. I found after about 4 years the wooden handle got loose due to the wood gradually turning to charcoal. But it doesn't come off.

Now after all that being said; it works perfectly! I've been very happy with the performance of this diffuser. It allows for mild heating of the most delicate sauces without fear of scorching. And, as it has a handle, you can move it easily as well as perform the TIP below.

Considering the pricepoint, it is quite the deal.

TIP: When using this to continue heating something at a very low simmer, preheat it by firing up one side first,...

Fast shipping and as described.
Inexpensive and works fine. You may want to heat this up for the first time on a burner outside if possible, there is a stinky residue inside the unit that needs to be burnt off the first use. The handle does get a little darkened with use, not a good "display item" but a good and inexpensive heat diffuser.

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