Can this style pot be placed in a larger pot to be used as a double boiler?
1780510
That's a good idea. I would think as long as the bottom of the top pot doesn't touch the bottom pot - and the handles could prevent that - it would work fine as a double boiler.
358433
I haven't tried but it would fit. It's a great pot. I use it every morning. You won't go back to what ever you are using.
728351
HEY Caitlin S....they make steamer baskets for regular sized pot and pan....if the steamer basket that they make does not fit try putting a stainless steel colander in the pot with a lid that fits...it will not be as efficient, but it works and have done this many times...all depends on the diameter of your stock pot if the factory basket fits or not, what i do works......john
1553555
If you read my review, you know that I have two of them now. The old one I fixed...well I make it work. The new one works just fine. I use pots much larger than the diameter of the burner but also use a chef's pan and a three quart sauce pan. When using much larger pots, then entire burner heats its 'footprint' on the bottom of the pot. Usually, when a burner is not doing this, the burner itself has gone bad. So, technically I said yes to your question. However, a very large pot should not be used on this device. A very large pot holds too much water and ingredients and the weight alone will eventually cause damage to this device. I wish you the best. HJ
304771
The capacity of the pot is not the issue. Measure the opening. I have one pot with an enormous opening, and it will not work for that one. All the others fit.
1142123
No... this stove doesn't have a burner grates for smaller pots, but 2 equal size burners and grates for bigger pots.
2154854
The top certainly does fit both top and bottom sections of the double boiler. It is not slways that a cook would only buy this item just for one purpose. The bottom comes in handy when you would like to hear up a small portion of t left overs
503966
Yes you can it just depends on how many btu's your burner puts out, that will determine how vigorous your boil will be and how long it will take to get to a full boil with this pot
861045
Yes, but I would work my way up to larger pots. Start with a smaller pot and work your way up in size each year. This way you can water it prperly.
1383668
Yes it can. Top of burner is a sturdy, flat approx 10" wide surface. We have a large soup pot we use on it. One thing to consider: the actual area that will heat a pot is only about 4-5" across. So for a large pot (large diameter) it's VERY important to make sure that it's bottom is a great conductor of heat. Our pots are AllClad induction-ready pans and they work fabulously. We also have an off-brand stainless steel wok with a wide base we use and it works well to. So it doesn't have to be an expensive pot. Try the magnet test. If a magnet sticks REALLY well to the bottom, then it should work just fine.
1643923
I use a 12 and 16 gt for a double boiler for canning. Have not had any problems.
1233060
Yes, but I wouldn't call it heavy gauge (sorry, Robin!). it's not designed for cooking directly on a burner. I suspect things would burn on quickly. The bottom of the all-stainless pan is thin, so that it can function as a double-boiler (heat from boiling water in the base passes through the thinner bottom of the top pan to cook what's inside). All double-boilers are designed this way (thinner bottom on the top pan). The base pan, which is black and Teflon-lined, is definitely heavier and made for cooking on a stove top. The glass cover is nice for checking progress. I've had several double boilers in 60 years of cooking, and this one is the largest and the nicest. I got it for the extra capacity. Yes, but I wouldn't call it heavy gauge (sorry, Robin!). it's not designed for cooking directly on a burner. I suspect things would burn on quickly. The bottom of the all-stainless pan is thin, so that it can function as a double-boiler (heat from boiling water in the base passes through the thinner bottom of the top pan to cook what's inside). All double-boilers are designed this way (thinner bottom on the top pan). The base pan, which is black and Teflon-lined, is definitely heavier and made for cooking on a stove top. The glass cover is nice for checking progress. I've had several double... » Read More Yes, but I wouldn't call it heavy gauge (sorry, Robin!). it's not designed for cooking directly on a burner. I suspect things would burn on quickly. The bottom of the all-stainless pan is thin, so that it can function as a double-boiler (heat from boiling water in the base passes through the thinner bottom of the top pan to cook what's inside). All double-boilers are designed this way (thinner bottom on the top pan). The base pan, which is black and Teflon-lined, is definitely heavier and made for cooking on a stove top. The glass cover is nice for checking progress. I've had several double boilers in 60 years of cooking, and this one is the largest and the nicest. I got it for the extra capacity. « Show Less
728352
do not see why not, the pot is big enough....I do not use one for this pot...
1303699
I'm not sure if two steamers together will give you the right costintancy of steam you might want. If your layering two at a time you might want use a bigger pot underneath both steamers. This steamer is universal from 2 Qaurts up to 4 Quarts.
1147498
Sure. As long as the pot can be balanced between the 2 handles properly. I did it all the time.
1801939
Yes, you can. I do it all the time. The difference is when the separate units are heating. In 20-amp mode, both boilers heat at the same time. In 15-amp mode, they switch back and forth until both are at optimal temperature... but when it's time to brew, you can use both at once... definitely.
2284157
The pot has to be large enough that you can fold the handles over on the inside and still have the lid fit securely, otherwise the steam will escape. I would not use it in anything smaller than 2 quarts for that reason.