Re: [at-l] Q7 - Cookware

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In a message dated 98-07-05 22:37:44 EDT, jrowen@ibm.net writes:

> 
>  Don't do it - the knob that's on there is probably a high temperature
>  plastic that'll handle any temperature your stove can generate and still
>  stay cool enough for you to not burn your fingers.  If you replace it
>  with a metal knob I'll bet a thruhiker-sized breakfast that you'd burn
>  you fingers on it. Metal is a wonderful heat conductor. 

I agree with jim on this. However some pans made for stove top use only maynot
be made with a high temperature plastic. Try it at home. If it melts, then
replace it.

Wildbill
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