How much weight can this handle? Will a big cast iron pot be too much for it if I want to simmer something?
1150231
If the bottom of the pot is flat, then normal pot with full amount of water isn't a problem to its surface. Just ensure you don't put a single tiny point onto the top particularly the center.
1150232
We use a 6 qt. steel pot, nearly full, with no problem. Also a large cast iron skillet. I can't imagine that a heavy weight would damage it, unless dropped on it. About the heat settings: it is geared for fast heating of lots of water. For anything else, including frying, anything above 3 is too hot. Simmer is "1". The larger the pan the higher the setting can be as the energy is spread over a larger area.
798643
Never actually did what you suggest but would bet it'd be OK because the weight would be evenly distributed. BUT, if the circumference overhangs the Tamer by much, the efficiency of the Tamer would be reduced, I think, and more heat would get to the pot at the edges, if you can visualize that. Sorry.So, it's kind of up to you. I've used the Tamer with big saucepans, etc,. and always have one at the stove. I don't think the Tamer will be hurt by what you suggest, but wonder if the stuff in the pot will burn at the edges??
372234
It will hold close to 3 lbs. I melt 5 lb ingots, but the pot won't hold the entire ingot. Hope that helps.
130017
I currently have at least 5 lbs of cook books on it. And 2 cast iron tea pots on the other. I think it could hold that!
343831
I don't know the exact weight limits on the bar or per hook, but I can tell you that I used mine for a regular set of pots plus 2-3 cast iron skillets. Just make sure you screw into studs and put the heaviest pots closer to the screws rather than the middle of the bar. If studs are hard to find or not spaced properly, you can mount a 2x4 on the wall and get that screwed into studs and then mount the bar to that. Not the prettiest solution but you could paint the wood black to mask it.
117783
It weighed 3 lbs 4 oz (weighed it today). It is much lighter than a standard cast iron skillet of the same size, however, my problem with it was that it did not transfer the heat to the edges, only got hot where the burners hit it.
917327
For a 10 inch skillet it's surprisingly heavy. A very solid and durable cast iron skillet!
1415644
It is a solid little pan. It's not anywhere close to being as heavy as cast iron, but it isn't a super light weight pan either.
567295
We used it as a grill, and it was Great - the chain is not really rigged to hold a 12 or 13 pound cast iron DO filled with food in my opinion.
724804
Very well. Handles our Wagner large fry pans with no problem at all. It's very well built and very sturdy. Oh, it also holds our large cast iron pot for a long day of slow cooking with no worries what so ever.
2093852
My 10Lb cast iron pot will hold 8 Fl. Oz. safely, Absolutely No More than 9 Fl. Oz.
267372
There is only my husband and myself. I have cooked smaller portions of stew in this. The cast iron maintains the temperature so you can have less product inside, and is holds a temperature without fear of burning. A five quart would probably suit you well but this is great if you ever want to make a big pot roast, entertain, or make extra to put aside. I guess the question is - why too large? A shortage of storage space would be my only reason to scale down.
1329670
No problem with weight, had two cast iron skillets, but could easily handle much more. Estimate 20lbs plus.
350193
No, it really is pretty light, nothing like a heavy cast iron skillet. I use the wok at least twice a week and the way it conducts heat makes it well worth the extra price. I highly recommend it.
1388040
Not sure of the weight it can hold. Used it 2 weeks ago for a festival. It is very sturdy and did everything we needed it to do including holding all the dirty pots and dishes including a large pot filled with water. We used it for cooking on and some other odds and ends.
1302672
The top of the Emberlit is approx. 5 inches across which sounds small but it can actually support quite a lot of weight as well as hold normal sized kitchen cookware. Granted, I wouldn't try to flash fry a buffalo on it , but an 18 oz pot would pose no problems for you because it comes with the potstand supports.
1870531
It's 12 inches across the bottom, unless you have an oversize burner it won't heat evenly (gas stove). It's not thick like cast iron (so not as heavy) and would probably warp a little over time. That being said, it's really sturdy and if you're not making an omelet or a crepe a little warping is not going to hurt it. I have only used it on the grill or in the oven, where it works great, and I have many other Lodge pans that I would use first on a single burner. I cannot recommend Lodge product highly enough if you take care of them.