bigbasser Posted February 7, 2005 Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 Do any of you guys use burners to keep your plastic hot? If so what a re good ones to use? I noticed that when reheating my plastic a handful of times the colors dull out. Is it the recooking process that dulls the colors and if so would a burner with constant heat lessen the effects of reheating? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted February 7, 2005 Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 Any 'ol burner will work. I get mine for 7 bucks a piece at Walmart. ......and yes........lower heat does make a huge difference. I find it best to run the burners on medium heat. High heat will easily discolor your plastic if you're not careful. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted February 7, 2005 Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 Make sure to adjust your heat. As you pour, and your cups lose content, you need to turn the heat down. The same amount of heat it takes to keep 4 oz of plastic warm, can easily burn 1 oz of plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james bradshaw Posted February 7, 2005 Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 I use a double electric burner from Walmart I think it's called a buffet range. be careful with it when turning the heat up, while you have your pot on it, because it will over run big time and burn your plastic . You will notice when you turn it on it will get way hotter than the set temp, as it ramps up and then it will level out in a few minutes. This is typical of most heating elements. I cook my plastic in the microwave first then transfer to an aluminum pot. I had more trouble with stainless steel pots, burning the plastic than aluminum pots. Has anyone else had the same problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 How long can you leave roughly 4 oz of plastic heated in a pan before it will burn or discolor. I have Calhouns and feel rushed every time I get it to pouring temp. I am not using any heat stabilizer and am melting on a single electric plate from Walmart. I don't begin to melt until after the initial heat up of the plate. It seems like plastic will burn onto the bottom of the pan if I don't stir it continually. I have the heat set just under medium. I'm just trying to get an idea of how much time I have to pour without wasting plastic by trial and error. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james bradshaw Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 I have had 4 oz of plastic on the burner for over an hour without burning. Just don't run it any hotter than you need it to pour it fairly easy. And stir occasionally. the longer it sits without being stirred the greater the chance of it burning on the bottom at higher pouring temps. Hope that helps alittle. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
