Kettle

Post by **sandman67** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 5:59 pm

can anyone recc a good brand of kettle to buy.

I know it sounds daft but Ive gone through 4 kettles this year....they just keep breaking on me.....maybe its because Mrs S keeps buying cheapo House Worth stuff.....

Post by **Takiap** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 9:09 am

Hiya

Not sure if you're after one of those that keep the water hot all the time or a regular kettle as used in the west. Contrary to what many may believe, I have switched from the standard Thai style kettle to a regular kettle and noticed a drop of about 300 baht a month in the electric bill. I first bought one at tesco which cost just over a thousand baht but it never lasted very long so the next one I bought was just a cheap brand called Duomo which I also got from tesco. It cost 199 baht and is still working perfectly.

S

Post by **Wanderlust** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 9:40 am

I have only had a couple of 'proper' kettles since i first put down roots in Thailand some 8 or so years ago and they have been Tefal ones, which have been very good. The main reason i picked them was that I wanted a good sized kettle that had a base that was plugged in which you lift the kettle from. Can't give you any idea on price but they have never stopped working - the only reason for getting another one ever has been that they have been 'acquired' by admiring members of my Thai family! I'm pretty sure both HomePro, Index and Pure Electric stock a range, and i should think Big Kiang does too.

Post by **sandman67** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 3:58 pm

thanks for the tip guys

im gonna have to splash out for a western brand one methinks....Tefal will do the job nicely.

Post by **nevets** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 5:26 pm

Wanderlust, we brought our kettle from England in 2000 and its the same you have its a cook works brand, and came with a toaster and breville sandwich thingy all still going strong , but i have probably jinxed it now.

Post by **PeteC** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 5:44 pm

Can an uninitiated ask what is the difference between the results produced by a 'kettle', and one of the table top hot water machines sold widely here in Asia? I think they hold about 3 liters, three temp settings, energy saver setting for night time, electric or pump pour, pour off safety button, portable. Pete

Post by **Wanderlust** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 5:50 pm

For me they never seem to produce boiling water, an essential requisite for the Englishman abroad so he can make proper tea.

Post by **nevets** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 6:10 pm

We have both, the Thai one is not used much only when we have guests, but as Wanderlust said the Thai one does not get as hot as the standard kettle.

sargeant · Post by **sargeant** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 6:40 pm

Thats why my sister is bringing one 27th jan quote i likes my tea hot so she is bringing it for her and BinL hope they dont take it back with them

Post by **Randy Cornhole** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 6:50 pm

Tea that isnt hot isnt tea. When Mrs C makes me a cup I often end up having to zing it in the microwave. Kinda stews it though...

Post by **PeteC** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 6:08 am

I bow in awe.

You are right in that the Asian pot only boils at the beginning, and when the temp falls below a certain setting it boils again. However, to get a cup of boiling water you need to arrive at one of those moments. Pete

Post by **PeteC** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 6:49 am

sargeant wrote:Thats why my sister is bringing one 27th jan quote i likes my tea hot so she is bringing it for her and BinL hope they dont take it back with them

Good to ask her to have that big British 3 blade plug cut off and a 2 small blade (or 3 pin prong) put on before she comes. Will save you some running around.

Having said that however, I bought a computer in HK a few years back and didn't notice the big British plug and cursed up a storm when I got back here. Came to find that when you remove the screw on the plug back and open it, there's a two prong plug contained therein. Maybe the 2 in 1 style is the norm now. Pete

Post by **Nereus** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 9:25 am

prcscct wrote:I bow in awe. You are right in that the Asian pot only boils at the beginning, and when the temp falls below a certain setting it boils again. However, to get a cup of boiling water you need to arrive at one of those moments. Pete

I have a Toshiba Asian Pot that has a "full boil" function button on it. It pumps out a cloud of steam when it gets up to temperature, and then switches to "keep warm". I also have a Tesal kettle in another place that is about 3 years old and still working ok. The kettle is probably cheaper to run, as it only holds about 1 litre of water, but it would depend on how many times a day you need to make a brew.

Post by **lee808** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 1:26 am

sandman67 wrote:can anyone recc a good brand of kettle to buy.

I know it sounds daft but Ive gone through 4 kettles this year....they just keep breaking on me.....maybe its because Mrs S keeps buying cheapo House Worth stuff.....

Kenwood, Morphy Richards, Russell Hobbs, Prestige, the list goes on !

I personally use a Tesco's own brand, get a little shock up my arm from it now and again though.......

Post by **Randy Cornhole** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:04 am

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get a little shock up my arm from it now and again though.[quote]
Reminds me of the time Mrs C used to cook in one of those little fryer things. I wondered why every now and then she let out a yelp. Turns out she was getting belts of AC from the appliance up her arm. Bless her, I bought a new one... :mrgreen: [/quote]

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