Now the concern is... Won't the metal get hot? Could you burn your hands after many rounds? Ventilation, sure, but the heat must go so somewhere?
1621404
No, I have had it installed and I love it. Get it, there's more of a chance of burning yourself on the barrel
833845
As long as you can keep it stable-- it gets very hot and could start a fire!
871593
Honestly? I wouldn't use it near a flame in the way you describe. It's galvanized, which when heated, gives off seriously DEADLY fumes. Use at your own risk, of course....but it's also not a heavy gauge and probably wouldn't last as long as you need. I'd check into non-galvanized, heavy-gauge mesh with a bit larger openings. I hope I don't sound too preachy! I've had a run-in with heating galvanized metal and it wasn't fun.
705150
they get quite hot enough to use pretty quickly--10-15" maybe, but will not burn your fingers because they have the "cool ends". If left for a LONG while, they will get hot enough to burn when you pick them up!
1938444
it gets hot. if you touch it by hand, you probably can't touch for longer than a second
252124
They don't get that hot. not at all. You can hold them in ur hand and be fine
1030838
Your hands stay far enough away from the hot meat to prevent burns or discomfort however reaching into a hot area they would not offer enough protection I suspect. Perhaps if used with grilling gloves or perhaps using something with a bit more reach to keep your hand farther from the heat source.
1139546
I don't think it would be real good in a fire. I'll take some heat and potect the contents. The keys are the backup if the key pad is damaged.Over all I'm very happy with this product. Mine is basically for my loaded pistol keeping it safe from misuse.
70291
It's a metal exterior so it gets hot! I wouldn't want it around children. I've forgotten & tried to touch it to move it & it was hot enough to make me snatch my fingers away quickly--they felt like they had been burned, but the sensation faded quickly (my fingers weren't actually burned, just felt like they were for a few seconds.)
1032212
Yes, the metal gets very hot because the water is boiling. There is no need to touch the metal but one cannot use it near young children or anyone who cannot understand to refrain from touching the metal.
306715
The answer is,yes. All larger L.E.D.S burn hot and that is one of the reasons for the metal enclosure.
1232187
How hot does it get back there??? I'm thinking for safety NO, but really have no clue as to how hot. That would answer it for me. This contains electrical power and plastic as well as metal.shoot, I'm seeing a house fire in the making.... But what do I really know.
2038896
yes, but seriously be careful. thing overheats and will burn you like a strain iron!
2224881
As an additional safety note, your hands should never be between the the steam surface and the material to be steamed. As you've have probably already found out, you can and will get hurt. If you have to use something to hold your material, you might try using some metal table-cloth clips to hold things still. These can be found at Walmarts or Kmarts and don't cost very much. Just careful handling them when your using them while pressing your pants, they will get HOT quickly.
397351
It certainly gets hot since it contains fire, but it's not designed to radiate heat. You can put your hands above it or very near to it and I'm sure you'd get some heat. But it's not going to warm an area. You're better off building a campfire.
886693
You will not burn yourself even if you touch it with bear hands. Not too hot.But the chemical smell is very bad. It actually gives you soar throat and headaches.Better not to have it at all.
1854124
Basically the answer is no, it won't get hot enough. These were designed for melting lead for bullets and fishing weights. Pewter can be melted as well.