Looking For a Portable Cooktop To Replace Griddle

[bull619]

I am currently using a griddle to warm my water bath and also to warm water that my vac chamber sits in. I would like something with a thermostat so I can be more precise. The griddle is all over the place. I want to place my chamber directly on the cooktop and get rid of the water. I have seen a few good looking induction cooktops but they won't heat aluminum. I'm looking for an alternative.

Also, I see many people using griddles or other electric heat sources while blowing their wax. Is there much risk of fire do to the griddle heat source or is it safe?

 

[Marco61]

I'd keep the griddle, that way you can make bacon and pancakes while you wait for the water to warm.

Have you considered an electric burner? They come in many different flavors including the spiral heat coil type. Very cheap. You can pick one up for $15. Just google "electric burner". you'll get a bunch of portable heat sources. Any heat source carries the risk of causing a fire ,just the nature of the beast.

 

[Lapides]

I am currently using a griddle to warm my water bath and also to warm water that my vac chamber sits in. I would like something with a thermostat so I can be more precise. The griddle is all over the place. I want to place my chamber directly on the cooktop and get rid of the water. I have seen a few good looking induction cooktops but they won't heat aluminum. I'm looking for an alternative.

Also, I see many people using griddles or other electric heat sources while blowing their wax. Is there much risk of fire do to the griddle heat source or is it safe?

I've been looking into induction cooktops myself. There is something out there available that enables any cookware to be 'induction enabled'.
http://www.bing.com/shopping/burton...pf=0&lpq=induction+cookware&FORM=EGCA&lppc=16

 

[SkyHighLer]

Flex Watt heat mats (I also use a single one of these under my evaporating dish outside, it's plugged in before I start extracting and unplugged long after any pooled butane has dispersed.)
https://www.icmag.com/ic/showpost.php?p=5869306&postcount=24

or industrial grade heaters
https://www.icmag.com/ic/showpost.php?p=5915041&postcount=28
https://www.icmag.com/ic/showpost.php?p=5915046&postcount=29
https://www.icmag.com/ic/showpost.php?p=5915047&postcount=30