bassman2169 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 was looking at some videos in the how to, and noticed guys putting their pyrex cups on a griddle or electric skillet. Do you put a silicone pad or something on the skillet? Kinda thought the cups would break doing that. Someone that knows, did I see this wrong? If not are there any tricks or don'ts? Thanks for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I also saw that this is being done and it seems to work. I made baits last night and rotated some cups between the griddle and a 30 second reheat burst in the microwave. I was looking for 340 to 350 in temp to pour and keeping it on the griddle set at 350 kept it pretty close after getting it to temp in the microwave. I am using Borosilicate cups however. The pyrex scares me as I know what it can do. Several years ago I took a pyrex pan out of the oven and set it on an electric stovetop that was turned on. I did not realize the stovetop was on and a few minutes later the pan exploded making a heck of a mess and sending marble size pieces all over the kitchen. I bought my borosilicate cups online at "The Container Store" but thier webste now says they are out of the 16 oz size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman2169 Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Thank you painter 1. I also know what happens when glass is set on a stove top (big smoky mess and ruined supper!). So are borosilicate cups the only ones that are safe? I've made plastics for a couple years, so I've went through some trial and errors. Some of the hand pour laminates, I use my pot for one color and the mic for the other. The griddle way would speed things up. This is something I don't really want to deal with error. thanks to anyone else who shares their knowledge. Joey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I normally have a hot plate with a cast iron griddle on it at one side of my work bench. I heat it up so I can warm my molds and injectors as they are in a cold garage and set pyrex cups on it to slow down the cooling process while waiting for my baits to set up in my molds. I'd rather do that than the extra 30 second reheats. I have never had a problem. I think something might pop if the pyrex weren't already hot when set on the griddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHK Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 bingo JigMan, its the rapid swing from one extreme to another that will destroy the pyrex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) I have never had a problem. I think something might pop if the pyrex weren't already hot when set on the griddle. You may wish to read this in it's entirerty- http://www.snopes.co...nings/pyrex.asp Edited February 3, 2012 by smallmouthaholic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman2169 Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Smallmouthaholic, I read the article and it states what I thought. Not to use pyrex on a stovetop.(electric skillet or griddle would be the same thing) So, the borosilicate glass would be safe to use in this instance? Thank you, Joey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Here is a link to a 20 oz borosilicate measuring cup with interesting (geeky?) factoids printed next to standard measurements. Add to the mad scientist decor of your workshop? LOL. http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/kitchen/a346/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHK Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 2 years without a single issue using a pyrex on a griddle, using strictly pyrex, and im not the only person either. putting the pyrex on a sheet of cast aluminum that has the element under it is entirely different than placing the cup directly on the element as you would on a stove top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 2 years without a single issue using a pyrex on a griddle, using strictly pyrex, and im not the only person either. putting the pyrex on a sheet of cast aluminum that has the element under it is entirely different than placing the cup directly on the element as you would on a stove top. I believe another person on this board had an experience w/ exploding Pyrex I'm happy for you but remeber you're playing w/ potential hand grenades but- to each his own. You can purchase Borosilcate measuring cups here- http://www.containerstore.com/shop/kitchen/foodPrep/measuring?productId=10000652 I was stirring mine after removing it from the microwave 3 years ago.. Same deal as you for two years w/o a problem. Fortunately i was holding it @ waist height and stirring it when it exploded with a loud boom sending glass schrapnel and hot plastisol all over my hot-melt gloves, pants,boots and shop. I did some research and haven't touched Pyrex in 3 years. I value my eyes,skin and body much more then the cheap price of a Pyrex cup. Borosilcate cannot take the banging around,physical shock and hard stirring w/ metal spoons. I use plastic ,heat resistance( to 400 degrees) .resturaraunt spoons and haven't cracked one since. BTW- open Pyrex w/ plastisol on a griddle emits plenty of dangerous fumes. I would personally have that set-up in an enclosed,exhaust booth-even when you hopefully switch to borosilcate lab glasses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 That was probably my videos you were looking at. I still do use the pyrex that way and have yet to have a problem. A long time ago I slpashed some water on one and it did break. Not and explosion with all the bells and whistles like others but a loud crack and plastic all over my skillet. Thus the reason I have high sides on mine. What is pyrex made for? Is it not made for an oven and dont we let our wifes us it like that. So is your safety worth more than your wifes or mothers? It is tempered glass and is very unstable when treated without care. If it is so dangerous why is it in our cars from the driver back? Do you let your kids sit near a window in the car? It is the same glass we are talking about hear. Or maybe we should change that glass to some super glass like the one mentioned. Treat the pyrex with care dont stir with anything like a metal butter knife, spoon or fork. Use something round in design and NO corners. When you are done treat it with care and dont bang it around or together. There are more people that us them this way that care to comment. Way more. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman2169 Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Yes sir, Frank, it was one of your videos. Great videos by the way. Thank you for the information. Thanks to everyone who contributed. I can now make an educated decision on what to use and how to use it in this situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
