Can I use this while the iron is hot? Or only when it is cold?I want to put my iron on this holder while it's warming up, when it's hot, etc.
40692
This is the reason I bought this product. My wife would always leave her iron on. You can have it on while on the holder.
27424
For getting it positioned just right when in use; especially handy when the side you're using gets too warm and you want to turn it around to a cooler side. I have a hand-crafted one that doesn't have the handles, and I seldom use it because it's so difficult to adjust. But with the handles, it's a godsend for my stiff neck. Also, you can loop one of the handles around your wrist when your hands are full with suitcase, purse, etc.
1840747
I have had hot coffee the next day. I love this container and would buy another one. I always fill with hottest water from faucet and put cap on it while my coffee is brewing. I haven't used it for cold but it stands to reason if you fill it with coldwater and ice and let it sit for 5 min. then put what ever you want to keep cold.
962453
It's hard to be exact about this, but if you replace the iron in the base each time you reposition the item you are ironing, the iron stays plenty hot. On a rare occasion, I'll wait a few extra second if I want to be sure the iron is super hot. Small price to pay for ironing cordlessly!
1203685
I agree with Isabella. While it does get warm, provided you keep the handle straight up it does not get too hot to pick up if you don't use a potholder. I also use mine on a cast iron wood stove and have never had a problem.
642733
I'd only recommend for cold beverages. Copper would conduct the heat more and would likely make the handle too hot to hold.
72015
That happened to me when I first started using the iron. I find that if I turn it to Off for just a few seconds and turn it on again, it works properly and consistently. The longer I use it, the better I like it.
458606
Your question is not very clear, so I am going to have to make some assumptions. It appears you are using Velcro to secure your rolled mat. I assume you are referring to storing a hot soldering iron in your rolled mat that is secured by the Velcro. If your soldering iron is for low temperature solders (melting point about 360 degrees F) then you should not have a problem since the silicone mat has an upper limit of 600 degrees F. Having said that, I think it would be a good idea to let the iron cool for about 5 minutes before storing it. If your question is, can you put the Velcro in direct contact with the hot soldering iron, the answer is "NO". The Velcro will most likely melt.
728308
It hardly ever leaks. I have to pay more attention, but I think it leaks when I add water after I have been ironing [not at the beginning when the iron is still cold]. I don't use water at low temps so don't know about that. Hope that helps.
609943
Warm, I would say - it depends on what you are cooking - how high the temp - how long the time. I don't have to use potholders often with it, but sometimes....
1689112
I always clean cast iron while its hot with water only and a brush. I also dry it with heat then oil it while warm. The key is to keep the moisture out. If you're storing you might want to put a heavier coat of oil on it and cover with paper towels.
137668
set your iron to the low end of synthetic- cool to slightly warm. This is a cheap poly synthetic, with a low melting point. good luck!
774031
Gee, I dont know why you would keep getting it. I did not like the iron because as I was ironing my hand would change the setting. The setting control is right where I hold the iron. Very bad design in my opinion.
1950230
Yes, we routinely use this heat diffuser on a ceramic-top range to provide even heating to iron skillets. Place the diffuser on a cold element and, to protect yourself and the ceramic top, do not attempt to remove the diffuser after use until it has completely cooled. Hope this helps.
962454
Whenever you put the iron down to reposition the clothing, you set it on the base and it gets reheated if needed. I have never had to wait for it. It stays hot enough continuously while I am ironing.
2151485
It does get quite hot, an I often iron with the steam off and only turn it on when needed (I also a spray fabric finish to avoid using steam). As an indicator of the high temperature the iron reaches, I note that I recently made the mistake of ironing up close to the buttons and the thin sole plate was able to melt and sever the synthetic threads holding the buttons, so I suspect the synthetic fusibles would easily melt as required.
1062412
I have the same kind of iron and a large, heavy, nice, solid ironing board. The stand was not sufficient. The hooks were bending and did not properly wrap around the legs of my board. It did not work with my equipment, so I returned it. Instead I bought this one, which allows me to put a HOT iron in it: Brabantia 385742 Wall Mounting Ironing Table Holder, Black.