On Nov 14, 12:07 pm, Phisherman wrote:
On Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:31:07 -0600, HerHusband
wrote:





We have a small woodstove (Lopi Patriot model) and as anyone who uses a
woodstove knows, the air gets very dry when we use it. Dry eyes, dry noses,
and static electricity. So, I'd like to buy a steamer to set on the stove
to add moisture back into the air.

Unfortunately, all of the steamers and kettles I have seen are rather large
and wouldn't fit on the top of our small woodstove very nicely.

So, I'm curious if anyone knows where I could find a SMALL steamer (to fit
on a 6" ledge), or what other options I might have for setting on the
stove. I don't have a lot of money right now, so I'd prefer something under
$50. It should also be black to match the stove, it shouldn't rust or leave
marks on the stove, and it shouldn't be damaged if it runs out of water.

I'm currently using a glass pyrex dish which has helped with the air
situation, but doesn't look very attractive. I'm also worried about it
cracking when I need to add more water, and don't know what would happen if
it ran dry.

Thanks,

Anthony

Your Pyrex dish sounds perfect--easy to clean, easy to see water
level, fairly easy to clean, no rust, inexpensive. If glass is hot
and dry never get it wet until it completely cools to room
temperature. I bought a tea kettle (for $1 at Goodwill) to use a wood
steamer for my shop--still works well after 12 years of use. - Hide quoted text -

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Seems like a lot of fuss to get a bit of moisture in a room! Was going
to suggest a stainless steel bowl of some kind, no problems with it
cracking which might occur if new cold water was added to an empty hot
pyrex dish. Also stainless does not rust.
A stainless container could be of any size suitable; as small as a
small milk jug/sugar bowl or as large as a mixing bowl.
And yes, pick up something suitable for 50- cents or a buck at the
good will store.
If you want fancy maybe you have a vintage copper saucepan that would
look 'nice' somewhere.
Another alterntive, which we used 45 years ago, when our first was in
diapers (nappies) was to hang damp clothes on a 'clothes horse' near
the stove after we had put them through the wringer.
That baby is now a departmental manager with a staff of 60 and her own
all-electric house!
Have fun.