Divider for a gas stove: what is it for? How to do it yourself?

As the name suggests, the spreader reduces the size of the flames of a gas stove, distributing heat evenly and protecting the bottom of pans, pots and other utensils. The device also performs a number of other useful functions. The article discusses in more detail why you need a divider for a gas stove, as well as how to make it yourself from scrap materials.

Device and purpose

Dividers are a metal circle with numerous holes. The device is made of steel - it can be a stainless material or a carbon alloy. It is best to choose the first option as it is more durable. In addition, the stainless steel composition is fire-resistant, it remains attractive longer, without dark spots.

It is quite possible to make a divider for a gas stove with your own hands or purchase it in a store. In any case, the purpose of the device is the same - it performs the following functions:

1. Avoid contact of cookware with open flames. Many types of cookware (e.g. earthenware, ceramic, porcelain, glass) deteriorate or cannot even withstand too high temperatures and therefore require additional protection.
2. Protects the outer surface of the bottom of enamel pots and other utensils that are not intended for use on a gas stove.
3. If we talk about what a divider is, then the main function is protective.But there is another important role - the device allows the use of containers with a very small diameter. This could be a mug, a small saucepan, or a Turkish coffee maker. It is impossible to place such dishes evenly on standard burners, so using a divider is the only option.
4. The device allows you to distribute the heat evenly, which ensures normal heating of the entire surface. Therefore, all products are cooked at the same time, which eliminates burning or, conversely, insufficient preparation.
5. The flame spreader allows you to cook without any containers at all. You can place vegetables, such as eggplant or carrots, on the surface and grill them just like on a grill. You can also bake it by first wrapping it in foil.
6. Finally, the device can even be used to sterilize glass jars. They are placed upside down on a pan of boiling water. You can also put it on the divider itself, but only if it does not have small holes so that there is no contact with open fire.

How to do it yourself

At home, you can make a flame divider for a gas stove with your own hands. To do this you will need 2 sheets of stainless steel (sufficient width 2 mm). The sequence of actions is as follows:

1. 2 circles of the same diameter corresponding to the size of the burner are cut out of the sheets.
2. They make many small holes no more than 5 mm wide.
3. The sheets are connected using bolts, leaving a minimum gap between them.

If you don’t have the skill, you can purchase a ready-made divider for a gas stove, the photo of which is shown above. The fact is that gas is a source of danger - when using a homemade device, it is necessary to ensure uniform distribution of the flame.