Max Temp For Plyboard

[QldKev]

I've got some non structual ply left over from a project. I'm thinking I could use it to make a neat top for my brewstand underneath my kettle, it will make a nice flat surface and be a decent insulator. Before I run off an do a test run with it, does anyone know if it will survive under an electric kettle for long? My plan is to use a layer of the yoga mat over it prior to the kettle.

QldKev

 

[white.grant]

I've got some non structual ply left over from a project. I'm thinking I could use it to make a neat top for my brewstand underneath my kettle, it will make a nice flat surface and be a decent insulator. Before I run off an do a test run with it, does anyone know if it will survive under an electric kettle for long? My plan is to use a layer of the yoga mat over it prior to the kettle.

QldKev

There is little effect on plywood by temperatures under 93c see here - http://www.australply.com.au/ti_thermal.html

Water though, is another thing.

 

[QldKev]

There is little effect on plywood by temperatures under 93c see here - http://www.australply.com.au/ti_thermal.html

Water though, is another thing.

Thanks for the link. So it seems it will be ok'ish up to 150c. since the kettle runs about 110c hopefully it wont be a major issue for the 1.5hrs a brew it will be used for. I'm thinking I will give it a go.

QldKev

 

[white.grant]

Yes, if anything it would only be cosmetic damage. Afterall, there must be thousands of electic urns chugging away at 100c on wooden benches and counter tops with no ill effects apart from awful coffee