HIC KitchenHeat Diffuser Reducer Flame Guard with Removable Handle, Stainless Steel

HIC Kitchen Heat Diffuser Reducer Flame Guard with Removable Handle, Stainless Steel Does EXACTLY what it is supposed to do. Works great on a gas stove, even on the smallest burner. Well designed and made. NO complaints.

This tool is a gem, and a steal for less than $10 (ours was $7). Well made of stainless steal. We use it with our MSR Pocket Rocket camping/backbacking stove to shield the intensity of the concentrated flame of that otherwise excellent little stove. No more quickly burning food.Set it on a small burner platform, like the Pocket Rocket, with the handle folded perpendicularly (downward), and it balances nicely. Set it aside when you want to quickly boil water.

Works well at flame-taming! Even my heavy Le Creuset pots sometimes allow things (like garlic confit) to scorch, even on my gas stove's bare-minimum flame setting. With this puppy under the pot, no scorching! Works well for rice, too. The gas flame does discolor the bottom of the tamer, and I haven't yet tried to scrub it off. The handle seems really flimsy, but it is nice for moving small pots off of the flame. Don't know how well it will hold up, but for now I'm glad I bought it.

First one I ordered came bent. Got in touch with seller, sent another one the next day. I used it the day it came to make stuffed peppers. I make them in sauce and so many times the bottom would burn no matter how low I kept the element. Even with that, it was a constant stirring. This worked perfect. No burnt bottom and didn't have to check so many times. I was afraid at first to use on the glass top, but it was fine. Would definitely recommend and the customer service was top notch.

Works great, it tames down the heat.

The handle “may contain stainless steel” however the diffuser is not. Works fine however buyer beware; this item rusts so it is not stainless steel.

I had a heat diffuser for years and just wore it out! I'd replaced it with a couple of others, more expensive than this one from HIC Harold Import, but they didn't last. Either the handle wasn't attached well, of the diffuser wasn't put together evenly. This one from HIC I love.This one is perfect! It works great and I can tell I will have it for years. It'll work out to pennies per month by the time I have to replace it LOL. Don't put it in the dishwasher and don't soak it underwater and they DO last for years.These work great, especially on gas stoves. The most common concern is a strong smell at first. Wash it and then put it on the stove with a heavy pot of water and low summer for 30-45 minutes. The new smell goes away. And if it is not holding up (buckling or crinkling) you are likely not using it properly. They aren't meant (as far as I've known using them for over 25 years) to stay on high heat. I learned tofirst use them for macrobiotic cooking but have seen them used for delicate items like carmelizing, candies, chocolates, and more. It's not for rush cooking.It's great for cooking slowly on the stove because food doesn't burn on low and it cooks soooo evenly. I believe it takes less energy to cook something too. It makes grains come out perfectly! It's perfect for nishimi style veggie cooking (little water/long slow cooking,) overall cooking slowly, and making "crunchy" rice. It's such an easy, fun tool to use! Thanks so much!

good burn resistance ,doesn't smell , perfect for my mexican kitchen