Is there any reason why I can't heat apple cider in this model? Will there be a reaction between the aluminum and cider?
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No. The coffee makers should only be used to brew coffee or heat water for instant beverages. Preparing other hot beverages such as apple cider, hot chocolate or tea can damage the heating unit and voids the warranty.
1096998
Quality is great. No rust. Aluminum becomes slightly dull with use due to oxidation (you want this to keep it passive). I use a Propane Burner... I am not aware of an electronic burner that works with an Aluminum Kettle, especially of this size (100qts is over 25 gallons)
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I have 2 of these and while the handles get warm I have never had the box get hot enough to get the handle even close to hot. As far as dents??? How? Unless it gets abused the whole unit thickness is rather stout for aluminum.
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Here is a little trick. Get a ziplock bag and put the clay in it and then add either the apple cider vinegar or the filtered water. Once you have it all in the bag then get the excess air out and then re seal the bag. Mash it around and since the clay is confined and cannot move around as much it makes it easier to mix. Please try it and come back and let us all know how it works for you if you get a chance. Hope this helps!
1636034
I too was very disappointed with the same results and wasted apples. Try using yours for potatoes- makes good curly frys and corer makes fat frys.
665102
Sorry Scott, I have no idea, bought it for my Husband who brews Hard cider.
1066783
I would not have tried that myself but my son heated his food which was in an aluminum container without any problems.
843670
I think it will melt tin, as that is often part of solder (lead solder). Aluminum has a higher melting point this unit cannot reach.
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No, I wouldn't use hot in this version. They have one for hot and cold that I really like. Aluminum outside.
1451003
As long as you have compressed air and the cooking oil in question do not react with aluminum. I would want to have a air dryer/ filter/ non oiled air source, would not recommend hooking this up to my shop air which has oil entrained in the air.
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As a tea affectionado myself, I empathize with your concern. As Stoker has said, if you hold the cup only by the handles, you won't get burned. If you are worried about the titanium burning your lips as aluminum most certainly will, IMO, titanium will not transmit heat as badly as will aluminum, titanium being very close to steel in that respect. Take reasonable care, wait until the temperature of the tea is somewhere around 130 to 140 degrees and you should do fine. Thats how I prefer my FTGFOP Darjeeling in my Toaks 450ml around the campfire.
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I called the customer service line to ask this specific question because in the past i have had terrible reactions to aluminum, mainly that I can't think straight after using aluminum cooking products. The woman at the end of the line said that it is Breville's company policy not to disclose the materials used to make their products. Seems fishy and misleading. I will be returning this product, I just cannot take the risk. BTW- I tried to see if I could take a peak inside but it was too complicated.
1517804
sorry i do not know if it would suit you're needs , never made apple butter. and how constant you need the temp?
1984738
Out of the box NO - I tried the aluminum rods without any success. It is DC but with a TIG torch and gas tank you can. What I have read online you can weld aluminum with DC but it is better with an AC unit. AS of yet I have not had the chance to set up my attachments to verify this.
1958446
We called about that and they said don't crank without hot apples in there because you can mess up crank. Ours works fine once we load the top with the cooked apples .
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I have cut 1/8" aluminum with a carbide blade but had to feed very slowly and the metal still got very hot. Even on my table saws cutting aluminum creates a good deal of heat with the larger size sheet creating more heat than smaller sheets. It is a good saw but it hasn't got a whole lot of power. It uses a bridge rectifier to convert the AC to DC to run the motor and the only problem I have encountered was that the power switch has failed...bought a replacement one at a local Radio Shack for about $3.00.i
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Yes, I had no problem what so ever. I really love mine , I canned 28 quarts of apples with it .