First backdraft...OUCH!

Blazer

I've been eggin' less than 2 months and am ususally careful about oppening the lid. Last night I was letting the temp climb to lava levels for some T-rexin' of steaks. I oppened the lid a little to quickly and wow... BACKDRAFT! That's pretty impressive. Not good, but none the less impressive. I really need to get a good glove, maybe a fireproof one. Any recomendations?

Bacchus

It was about two months when I had my first also. It's like a right of passage I think.

Weekend Warrior

It was the first of many if you're anything like me. It's almost like I am destined to never have arm hair again. I know better and I know when my Eggs do it, but it just doesn't seem to matter. A couple of beers; a little distraction........FWOOMP!!!! Arm hair gone again.:laugh:

SoonerChris

I got a pair of Lincoln Electric welders gloves from Home Depot for about $13, works perfect for me.

Fidel

I buy long leather fireplace gloves at discount retailers like Target or Wal-Mart for $2-3 per pair, usually in the early spring when they are on clearance. When they get nasty I toss them. I usually go through 3-4 pairs per year.

They are thick enough to pull a platesetter, change grid arrangements, etc. - but only if you move pretty quickly. I don't use them to handle food.

Zippylip

I sold my Harley a few years ago & now use the long leather riding gloves every time I open the egg, after burning off all my arm hair countless times, I just put'em on no matter whats going on in the egg temperature wise

deepsouth

i've been lucky so far over the past eight months....

*knocks on wood*

Stanley

I love my Orca (silicone) mitts, both for flashback protection and for moving hot plate setters, etc. Might want to invest in the "Pro" model, which has a longer cuff.

Zippylip

deep, you tell'n me you haven't had the pleasure of cook'n yourself yet? That is remarkable, makes me feel like Homer Simpson repeatedly burning myself over and over and over....

deepsouth

Zippylip wrote:

deep, you tell'n me you haven't had the pleasure of cook'n yourself yet? That is remarkable, makes me feel like Homer Simpson repeatedly burning myself over and over and over....

not yet, but i'm fairly certain i just jinxed myself.

Zippylip

you probably did, but don't worry about it, when it happens, it happens so fast you'll smell the burning hair before you feel the heat - it gets the heart goin

Cpt'n Cook

Welcome to the "Flashback Club" I am the official Sergeant at arms. :laugh: I like my Orca mitts.

crghc98

Nothing like the smell of singed arm hair.

Wanabe

Heard the Orka's are great. I saw them at a kitchen store yesterday. Much better price at QVC.