Cast Iron Heat Diffuser for Gas Stove – 2 Sizes Included – 8.25 and 6.75 Inch Heat Diffusers for Electric Stove - Gas Heat Plate - Cast Iron Simmer Plate for Gas Burners

Ordered the diffusers for my commercial stove which burns very hot.. No such thing as simmer in my house! Diffusers worked well with short term cooking, but had to use an extra 2" elevated diffuser to simmer long term such as a bolognese sause, etc. Overall good product, I would recommend.

My gas range does not have a burner low enough to "just simmer" anything, so I need a diffuser to bring the heat down a notch when making things that require simmering - sauces, soups etc. when a bain marie is just too much work - or not big enough. I have purchased several over the years, and had earlier obtained the smaller of these, which is VERY useful, so when I started to buy a second of the smaller ones, the two together was an obvious choice. These are solid, medium heavy, cast iron with an enamel finish, so they can go in the dishwasher making cleaning easier. I like these better than my others because they are heavier than many I have found, which means they provide a more even heat, the better for simmering. I use two together when I really need to really keep the heat down, and that has worked well. I especially love the larger one because it fits my large stew pot, so I can simmer large batches of sauce, stew, soup with far less attention than previously required, yea! I have also used them as a warmer in the bottom of bread baskets - heat it, wrap it in a towel, put in the bottom of the basket, then put the bread on top to keep bread warm longer at the table. I am ordering another pair of these I like them so well, and who doesn't want both soup AND hot chocolate going in the winter?

These are great to diffuse the flame on a gas stove and to calm down the heat while cooking. However, the grates on our stove are squared not round, which is the 'gripping' part to keep them place over the flame. That's why the 4 stars instead of 5. I'd buy again. Just wish they fit better.

Great! Securely sits on grill of gas burners. Allows for simmering without soups scorching on bottom of pan. Works as advertised. Wish I’d bought a long time ago!

They are a heavy cast-iron with the top having an enamel coating there's a ring on the bottom that provide some isolation from other metal surfaces below. I used the small one on outdoor gas stove in combination with a another larger one by different manufacturer, the larger one by it self, the heat is too high for small pots, this unit was able to keep the temperature down so that my smallest pot on the burners lowest setting did not come to a boil I have not used the larger one yet. I like it's construction it should provide good isolation. An update 2 or 3 days later I used both plates at a higher heat they work excellent for diffusing heat still no unwanted boiling or burning. I did notice at the higher heat they seemed to emit a hot plastic smell. Before I use them next I'm going to let them cook for a little while see if the oder returns and I can burn off that odor.

The pictures and description make this item look like it is a flat piece. There is a raised metal ring on the bottom. Be aware this item does not sit flat on the stove top. Also, it isn’t eligible for a return. 🫤

I like the way they disperse the flame and heat for better cooking. Because of the smooth finish on the hot plates, the issue I have is that they are slippery when used with certain pots and pans.

Arrived and though Ihavent used it yet, it was just what I need for canning in the future. They are made well and look great.

Cast Iron, coated will last forever Completely solved heat issues

heavy duty works wel

The diffusers may heat up so you need to control your burner so as to control the diffusers and they don't heat up to much.

Good quality product delivered on time

Product was what I wanted only problem was someone had removed one of the handles before I received the package.