neoprene kettle insulation?
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Hex
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Teflon, fiberglass, silicon or wood might be a better option.
i haven't found any information that neoprene has a low melting point. this link claims the melting point is 392 F via Dupont : http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_neoprene_flame_resistant
jspence1
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I wouldn't put my faith in answers.com
The only semi legit temperature range I could find was an o-ring material guide that put the temperature range from -35F to 250F.
That being said the recommended temperature for reflectix is -60F to 180F.
The only semi legit temperature range I could find was an o-ring material guide that put the temperature range from -35F to 250F.
That being said the recommended temperature for reflectix is -60F to 180F.
haha i agree, but posting answers.com was easier than posting chemyq.com and getting into decomposition temps etc. i will have to try an experiment with a beer koozie and really small pot or soup can or something. i doubt "neoprene koozies" are made from legit neoprene but it is worth a try.
jspence1
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Hell I say give it a try, whats the worst thing that can happen the koozies catches on fire. Just do it away from anything you don't want to lose. you could probably use a few layers of tin foil under a beer can with said koozie on the bbq and try and bring it to a boil.
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You could inhale cancerous fumes and die a horrible death.
lamarguy
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For electric rigs, neoprene jackets are an EXCELLENT option (improved durability and temperature stability compared to Reflectix).
This I can agree with.
but neoprene on a kettle sitting over an open flame...the heat licking up the sides is a LOT warmer than the 212F boil going on. Pretty confident you'd be looking at 400F.
I know it melted the coating right off my ball valve handle, in addition to all the paint on the burner.
jspence1
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You could inhale cancerous fumes and die a horrible death.
If that's the worst I'm exposed to I'll live forever
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