if the pot is empty, will it tip over due to a heavy handle?
756641
No. The pot is very stable. It is a thing of beauty as well as a mighty five pot to use.
756642
No it will not. The handles for the CIA pans are constructed so that when the pan is full, it doesn't put undo stress on the arm. The curvature and length is different depending on the size of the pan. So they don't just put the same handle on every pan they make like most companies. The styles were tested at the Culinary Institutes schools on students and teachers for extended amounts of time before they released them.
332154
It is not as heavy as you might think, and the longer handle dissipates the heat well so balance is better. I have had the pot full of potatoes and could handle it. Plus the lid helps drain liquid easily.
1720047
Although it looks to be a bit top-heavy if placed above the smallest diameter pot (I use a pot that fits the middle-diameter contour), I don't think there is an issue here.
1051437
Yes, but it depends on how and where you use it. If you pack it neat and well there's a good chance it will stay erect when full, but when completely empty it will easily tip over.
628903
I only had an issue with it tipping over if I was hanging a heavy carry on bag off the extendable handle. Otherwise it was quite stable.
851942
the same as when empty, you're just filling the space as you would a pot. The sides are at 90 degrees to the bottom so nothing changes.
826023
No. As the unit opens out for the basket, the handle comes up. Lowering the handle smoothly closes the basket and it's flat for storage or travel.
1968456
The plate itself is very heavy and the handle is light. You dont have to worry about tipping over.
2229542
We are quite elderly, but we have used this item now for a couple of months and have not had a tip over problem. However, it is not anchored to the floor, so I suppose one might be able to tip it under unusual circumstances, such as falling and grasping a handle for a sidewise support. We also added a seat riser to the commode, which helps us rise to a standing position easily. Hope this helps.
2157860
My teapot arrived with the handle attached. If mine had arrived as yours (handle unattached) I would have returned it as defective. As small as they are, these pots are rather heavy. Trying to stretch the handle to "slip" on could, in my opinion, weaken the handle. If they came apart, this pot could cause some serious damage.
370014
I have a GE Profile gas cook top. The small base on this pan was not large enough to support the pot in an upright position. The handle was heavy enough to pull the pot over. I was afraid to use it because I usually use such a pot for melting butter. I gifted it to my daughter who has an electric range and she is happy with it.
141920
There's some tension to the little flippy switch. I don't know how it works, but it does. Also remains closed even if you tip the pot.
786444
Pots are lightweight. I think even if you weight the pot down with sand or anything else a 4 ft tree is to large for pot and tipping would be an issue.
732507
I wouldn't recommend it. It may stand on its own but it wouldn't take much to tip it over.
888656
Yes. I have fairly hefty knives with large wooden handles and it has never topped over. Could be because it is well balanced.
498137
Hi I can absolutely say it will not tip over, I love this stand I've put heavier large mugs on one side and tea cups on the other
1871536
It doesn't tip over too easily, though it could when it's not mounted. Yes it stands up when it is empty and the lid is open. I don't have it mounted and it works well. You just have to note that it can tip over that way and take a little extra care.