electric kettle

ddj · 07-29-14, 10:41 AM

Does anyone here have an electric kettle? It's supposed to be faster than the stove or microwave but also safer.

TIA

Pam · 07-29-14, 12:28 PM

I have had an electric kettles for probably 8 years. I recently had to replace the first one. It is probably faster, but as it iis about the only way I have heated water for the 8 years, so I am not a good judge of how fast it is.

The reason I bought it is that I am famous for turning on the water to heat and than getting involved in something in the house and forgetting that I started the water heating. I have boiled the tea kettle on the stove dry many times. So than in that way, it is safer.

katmom · 07-29-14, 12:32 PM

I use a variable temperature electric kettle so I use the correct temperature for the type of tea I brew.

Depending on the amount of water to be heated, the kettle is faster than either the stove top or microwave.

ddj · 07-29-14, 01:15 PM

Pam, I can understand why you would want one!

I would most likely not heat more than a cup or two of water.

Thanks for your responses.

Vintage VFer · 07-29-14, 02:22 PM

I have this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Adagio-Teas-ut...words=utilitea

We use it for travel. It is quite fast.

yogapam · 07-29-14, 03:11 PM

I have one almost identical to this one, but it is Russell Hobbs brand. I really like that it is cordless and has auto shut off:
http://www.amazon.com/Chefs-Choice-C...l+hobbs+kettle

cyana · 07-30-14, 06:54 AM

I've had the Cuisinart kettle - similar to this: http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...tle/1017391690

for several years and have been very pleased. Speedy in heating the water, and will cut off automatically. I purchased mine from Macy's when it was on sale and I had a coupon.

Another person guilty of letting a traditional kettle boil dry.

DawnP · 07-30-14, 10:14 PM

I got my daughter one of Bodum's hot water electric kettles back when she was moving into her college dorms.

I got her the 34 oz kettle. She has used it daily for almost four years. It's fast, reliable and it shuts off automatically after it reaches boiling and also if you leave it alone and it boils dry.

Once I saw how cool her kettle was, I got myself a 57 oz kettle. Love the dang thing & I have been using it twice daily for 3 years.

WWWendy · 07-31-14, 11:50 AM

I use the Utilitea, the one Alta linked to. I like that it has variable heat settings for different types of tea. It's not super precise on temp, but good enough. I'm the only tea drinker in my house so I like that it's on the small side. It heats very quickly. I set it up, measure out my tea, get the pot ready and the water is almost ready. I also like the automatic shut off.

ddj · 07-31-14, 02:59 PM

I'm amazed at the disparity in the reviews! Someone loves each and every one but others say they don't last long. There are so many from which to choose!

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07-29-14, 10:41 AM
ddj VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008	electric kettle Does anyone here have an electric kettle? It's supposed to be faster than the stove or microwave but also safer. TIA

07-29-14, 12:28 PM
Pam Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado mountains, USA	I have had an electric kettles for probably 8 years. I recently had to replace the first one. It is probably faster, but as it iis about the only way I have heated water for the 8 years, so I am not a good judge of how fast it is. The reason I bought it is that I am famous for turning on the water to heat and than getting involved in something in the house and forgetting that I started the water heating. I have boiled the tea kettle on the stove dry many times. So than in that way, it is safer. __________________ Movement should be approached like life - with enthusiasm, joy and gratitude - for movement is life, and life is movement, and we get out of it what we put into it. Ron Fletcher

07-29-14, 12:32 PM
katmom Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tennessee	I use a variable temperature electric kettle so I use the correct temperature for the type of tea I brew. Depending on the amount of water to be heated, the kettle is faster than either the stove top or microwave. __________________ "Saving just one pet won't change the world, but it surely will change the world for that one pet" Author Unknown

07-29-14, 01:15 PM
ddj VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008	Pam, I can understand why you would want one! I would most likely not heat more than a cup or two of water. Thanks for your responses.

07-29-14, 02:22 PM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/Adagio-Teas-ut...words=utilitea We use it for travel. It is quite fast. __________________ Goal:250 / Done:91 POSTURE CHECK!

07-29-14, 03:11 PM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	I have one almost identical to this one, but it is Russell Hobbs brand. I really like that it is cordless and has auto shut off: http://www.amazon.com/Chefs-Choice-C...l+hobbs+kettle __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

07-30-14, 06:54 AM
cyana Join Date: Dec 2001	I've had the Cuisinart kettle - similar to this: http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...tle/1017391690 for several years and have been very pleased. Speedy in heating the water, and will cut off automatically. I purchased mine from Macy's when it was on sale and I had a coupon. Another person guilty of letting a traditional kettle boil dry. __________________ "People are unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered. Love them anyway." — Mother Teresa "I've decided to grow old disgracefully." - Twigs

07-30-14, 10:14 PM
DawnP VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: California	Bodum kettles are the best I got my daughter one of Bodum's hot water electric kettles back when she was moving into her college dorms. I got her the 34 oz kettle. She has used it daily for almost four years. It's fast, reliable and it shuts off automatically after it reaches boiling and also if you leave it alone and it boils dry. Once I saw how cool her kettle was, I got myself a 57 oz kettle. Love the dang thing & I have been using it twice daily for 3 years. __________________ Dawn P.

07-31-14, 11:50 AM
WWWendy Community Manager Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Northern VA, USA	I use the Utilitea, the one Alta linked to. I like that it has variable heat settings for different types of tea. It's not super precise on temp, but good enough. I'm the only tea drinker in my house so I like that it's on the small side. It heats very quickly. I set it up, measure out my tea, get the pot ready and the water is almost ready. I also like the automatic shut off. __________________ Wendy Niemi Kremer Community Manager DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.

07-31-14, 02:59 PM
ddj VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008	I'm amazed at the disparity in the reviews! Someone loves each and every one but others say they don't last long. There are so many from which to choose!