Mending saucepans

Londonsaver_3

I have some Prestige saucepans from about 1989. These are still in good condition but their handles need replacing. I contacted the company and asked them to send their brochure of pre-1997 handles. The brochure (photocopied paper) had one handle that looked vaguely OK but doesn't really fit.
Does anyone know where to obtain these replacement handles or whether it is possible to get saucepans repaired?
I'm really reluctant to buy new-being a saver.

squeaky

Londonsaver wrote:

I have some Prestige saucepans from about 1989. These are still in good condition but their handles need replacing. I contacted the company and asked them to send their brochure of pre-1997 handles. The brochure (photocopied paper) had one handle that looked vaguely OK but doesn't really fit.
Does anyone know where to obtain these replacement handles or whether it is possible to get saucepans repaired?
I'm really reluctant to buy new-being a saver.

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I personally think sometimes you have to think whether its safe to repair saucepans. My pans get chucked as soon as the handles get a bit loose. Even if you can tighten the screws, sooner or later they come loose again. After all, better that you spend some money then get scalded when the handle drops off.

Chris25

Can you fit handles from other old saucepans? If so, you might find some at a car boot or charity shop.
It's a sad fact that buying new is often cheaper than mending these days and it becomes so easy just to throw away things without another thought.
Anyway, I'd like to say welcome too.



(no reflection on Judi's post - we posted at the same time)

System

Can you fit handles from other old saucepans? If so, you might find some at a car boot or charity shop.

OH NOOOO!!! Sorry Chris, but thats sooooo not safe!!! I hate to dissagree with you - but i feel passionately about safety. I think the only handles that would be safe, are the handles that are fitted in the first place.

Chris25

I see what you mean but I mean't handles from the same make/type of pans.

Actually, I've just realised that I'm not even thinking of handles at all (can't even blame the booze at this time of the morning!) I'm thinking of those rubber sheaths that you used to get over the handles, to protect your hands from the heat.


Mind you, thinking on it, if the handles are screw type, not welded on, wouldn't they be OK to use?

jaimeo

Judi- have you had a bad experience with saucepans?

I would not hesitate to tighten the screw on my saucepans, in fact I do it about once every 2 or 3 months. If the screw loosens again immediately or rattles about then naturally I would replace...but until then I would just "tune up" those pans!

On the subject of new handles...have you seen the sauce pans that come with one clip-on clip-off handle? Maybe you could see if one would fit your pans??

Jaime

ET03

couldn't you just use the handleless pans are pots for stews etc

Londonsaver_3

Thank you for the welcome.
I like the idea about using the saucepans as casserole pots.
We have been able to replace the handles in the past and haven't had problems with these.
If we do have to buy new saucepans does anyone have a recommendation? I use the saucepans a lot as I cook virtually every day and try to cook from scratch. I don't necessarily want to buy the cheapest. I had a cheap saucepan which appeared to have the handle soldered on-this fell off completely unexpectedly which was dangerous! The pan was only about 4 years old too.
Many thanks for your help.

Chris25

Debenhams have anodised saucepans in the sale. They're in sets of about 3-4 pans and a frying pan and skillet or wok. They have different makes but all the sets are £100 reduced from £200 and I think some have been marked down in the blue cross event.

If you want just 1 or 2, M&S now sell this type and also ASDA.

I've been trying to make-up my mind exactly what I want as I have several baking sheets and roasting pans/cake tins made of this and they are so easy to clean. They seem to conduct the heat well, are non-stick and you can use metal utensils with them.

squeaky

The local Co-ops are doing nice sets too on special, and if you are a regular shopper there and save the stamps you can pick out the ones you want for just a fiver each.