Originally Posted by
thook
that would really depend on the intensity of the fire and the frame's proximity to the hottest sections of the fire. if i can cook on a campfire without burning the food, it's safe to assume that fire couldn't be more than 400 degrees. and, 400 degrees is really a hot fire to be cooking on, in any case. would sub 400 really be hot enough to alter the metal? hasn't affected any of my cookware in any notable way
Measured camp cooking fires and charcoal grilles with pyro-thermostats, at +500* F. One hour is a pretty good length of time, also.
Bill
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