Ilsa Gas Ring Reducer, 4.75-Inch, Cast Iron, Black

We installed a new gas stove that puts out too much heat on the simmer so I bought this to slow the process down for soups etc.It works GREAT! My soups, rice or whatever, don't burn on the bottom and can simmer to their hearts content. It blends in with my stove as it is the same finish so we just keep it on the stove all the time.I would definitely purchase it again.

I have a gas stove, and even the smallest burner turned down low is sometimes too much heat for simmering. I bought two of these diffusers to use when I make apple, peach or pear butter, or when I can tomato sauce. These foods need to be simmered and reduced for hours at a very low temperature to prevent scorching. Before I bought the diffusers, I had to stir almost constantly to prevent burning.I just made peach butter this last weekend, and I'm happy to say that my diffusers worked like a charm! I brought my puree to a boil, stirred it well, then set it on the smallest burner turned down low, on top of the diffuser. It simmered nicely an entire day, and I only had to stir it 4-5 times. I've also used it to cook down tomato sauce from our garden tomatoes. It worked just as well as before - the sauce simmered gently without splashing all over the stove or scorching on the bottom.I'm a big fan of cast iron cookware (and now I'm a fan of this diffuser) - it lasts for generations, it becomes non-stick after seasoning with oil, it doesn't warp from heat, and it evenly disperses heat to prevent burning. The painted side of this diffuser washed easily and didn't get flaky or bubble like some reviewers have said theirs did.I don't recommend putting this diffuser in the dishwasher or even soaking it in the sink, as cast iron will rust. After I wiped mine down with a damp sponge, I dried it and wiped a little bit of oil cooking on the unpainted side (then wiped off the excess) to protect and season it. I also don't recommend using this on a glass-topped stove, as it will almost certainly scratch the surface.A side note: the handle shown in the photo is removable. You only need to use it when you are removing the still warm diffuser from the stove top. You don't leave it attached when you're cooking on it.I look forward to using this diffuser for decades. I love it!

Keeps my smaller pots and Moka pot stable on the burners.

I really love that these are made of cast iron, so, they are a good investment, will last forever, and this size fits the small burners on an electric stove perfectly.I would REALLY like to give this lovely Italian company 5 stars, but I had to take one star off because the black coating that is on one side slowly chips off on higher heat.This is only an aesthetic issue, since it has no effect on the function. It heats up perfectly and evenly and I'm using these diffusers to protect my vintage Pyrex Flameware, which is glass and needs very even heating. It's serving its purpose very well.So, my only wish is that this cast iron burner had NO coating at all.They did this to give it a black glossy finish on one side, which is very pretty, but it wasn't necessary, especially since it will not last using higher heat.Nonetheless, I do not believe you will regret your purchase...they do exactly what they are supposed to do and will last forever.Also, if you have chemical sensitivity, this is a VERY good purchase, as I did not smell any off-gassing of chemicals when I first began using these, and I am VERY sensitive to these things.

Nice quality and easy to use removable handle.I use for low and slow Sunday gravy 👍

It is very nicely made and finished, small enough in the center that it will work with almost any small cookware or coffee maker.It is also the most stable on the stove of any of these I have tried.I am very happy with it, but it is made in China not in Italy.Just be aware of that if it matters to you.

The Ilsa 7-Inch Cast Iron Heat Diffuser appears to work very well. I ordered two, based on other reviews, and they arrived today in time to use in cooking two meals. I love the convenience of not needing to worry about food burning and sticking and not having to "fine tune" the flame height. Also, the burner most convenient to use, based on its location on the cooktop, is the second most powerful burner, but now we can use it without worries of over heating the pan.When searching for this item on Amazon I couldn't remember exactly what it was called. Since we had a Dacor "dual fuel" stove in our previous house (electric oven, gas cooktop) and had the Dacor plate that came with the oven, I went to the Dacor web site where I was reminded it is called a simmer plate. I was amazed that Dacor wants about $85 for a simmer plate when the Ilsa is $15. Although the Dacor simmer plate was probably 8 inches and the Ilsa is 7 inches, the main difference is in heft. The Dacor plate is much heavier. But not $70 heavier!The 7 inch Ilsa simmer plate is much better for us than a larger size, due to the configuration of our gas range. It is a 5-burner with two medium sized burners on the left side, a large burner in the center, a medium large burner at the lower right and a small burner at the upper left. If we had gotten a larger diameter it would not have allowed us to use two adjacent burners simultaneously, so the 7 inch model is the perfect size for our range.Even though I've only used the simmer plates twice, I am already very pleased with it. Since they are new, for me durability is still an open question, but I would guess that they will last plenty long enough. (I eventually had to wire brush the $85 Dacor simmer plate and repaint it, so that sort of thing is probably inevitable with any similarly constructed simmer plate.) Out of the box, the Ilsa simmer plate is great.I think if you put the correct side up (the side with the little "feet") the chance of it blistering as shown in another review would be near zero. Also, I would never put the burner on the highest setting when using a simmer plate. If you need that much heat to start with then start without using the simmer plate and when you are ready to turn the heat down then slip the simmer plate under the pot.So, yes, I highly recommend this simmer plate. The risk/reward ratio is very favorable -- big reward (utility, better cooked food, etc.) for very little risk (the $15).

Excelente para usar tu moka pequeña en la estufa. Se hace perfecto el café.

Vergessen Sie den billigen lackierten Kram aus Blech. Diese Gussteile kosten nicht viel mehr aber sind erstklassig z.B. um im Wohnmobil kleine Milchkännchen auf den Gasherd zu stellen. Da kippt nix, da färbt nix, da stinkt nix. Tolle kleine Helfer.

Massiccio e stabile, fa egregiamente il suo lavoro e non permette a pentole e caffettiere di scivolare, si adatta praticamente ad ogni tipologia di griglia, avendo i piedini sotto molto larghi. Soddisfatto al 100%

Ottimo articolo, efficace per il suo ruolo. Puoi mettere la pentola sul fuoco con la fiamma al minimo e il frangifiamma distribuisce perfettamente il calore in modo uniforme e il contenuto non si attacca.

Con esto ya puedo usar mi cafeteras. Es un poco caro, pero se ve de buena calidad