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Hi there, I wonder if anyone has had any experience of directly setting a kettle into concrete? We're having a cooking area built currently, and I wanted to do something like this:

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but have the tabletop cast as poured concrete. Looking at that thread, it seems as though it was just made out of plywood, so I'm assuming that there would be no issues with having concrete in contact with the kettle, but just wondered if anyone had done something similar? Thanks in advance.

I guess itdepends on the thinkness of the top itself, the vents and control on the kettle are underneath and you would still need decent airflow......no concrete expert so cant comment on the heat effect
Cheers
tiny

I'd worry it would scratch the enamel and cause rusting.

Thanks Tiny and essexsmoker. The bottom will protrude through the concrete, for sure. I hadn't thought about damage to the kettle - maybe some rockwool or a welders mat might be needed.