RedM Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Every kettle that we buy seems to start leaking after a few months. Even when we get them replaced the replacements leak and so on. The criteria: 1. Must cost between £20 and £30 2. It must not leak or emit steam from unusual places! We've suffered leaks from the water level gauges and from around the on/off switch! Also, steam coming from underneath and the switch is not good. What do you recommend? For reference (and to please Michael) I have linked to our current kettle so you know what not to post up about. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Russell-11521-Kettle-Stainless-capacity/dp/B00067T6NY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1228165335&sr=8-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Have you got gas? An old fashioned gas kettle ftw, can't go wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Subscribed - I need to buy some of this sh$% too:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 This one? Should be blurry enough to be pretty much work safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 Have you got gas? An old fashioned gas kettle ftw, can't go wrong! No gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Sainsbury value range one... costs peanuts... heats water! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 Sainsbury value range one... costs peanuts... heats water! Does it leak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 This one? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Early-Vintage-EPNS-Designer-Spirit-Kettle-c1912_W0QQitemZ250331188579QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Antiques_Silverware_RL?hash=item250331188579&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A3%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Does it leak? My mom has had two in 6 years... only changed it because she wanted a black one for the new kitchen No issues with it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Have you considered a matching kettle/toaster combo? or are you happy with your current toasting implement? I generally buy whatever the KenWood one is.... I've always had them and they never break. Saying that I live in the scale-tastic south these days so they never stay looking descent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 The criteria: 1. Must cost between £20 and £30 This one? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Early-Vintage-EPNS-Designer-Spirit-Kettle-c1912_W0QQitemZ250331188579QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Antiques_Silverware_RL?hash=item250331188579&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A3%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 This is the one we've got, and its great IMO. Cheap too! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Morphy-Richards-Complements-43596-Graphite/dp/B000FMRXEY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1228166480&sr=8-1 Oh, and the best bit, it whistles once the water's boiled. Its still entertaining all these months later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka-P Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Asda ftw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Saying that I live in the scale-tastic south these days so they never stay looking descent Vinegar is your friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Vinegar is your friend. I think you might have just saved me a small fortune in kettles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 This is the one we've got, and its great IMO. Cheap too! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Morphy-Richards-Complements-43596-Graphite/dp/B000FMRXEY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1228166480&sr=8-1 Oh, and the best bit, it whistles once the water's boiled. Its still entertaining all these months later I've got the same. Had it for 18 months and no problems at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I've got the same. Had it for 18 months and no problems at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 This is the one we've got, and its great IMO. Cheap too! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Morphy-Richards-Complements-43596-Graphite/dp/B000FMRXEY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1228166480&sr=8-1 Oh, and the best bit, it whistles once the water's boiled. Its still entertaining all these months later I've got the same. Had it for 18 months and no problems at all. Hmmm.... some bad reviews over at Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Tefal are reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Hmmm.... some bad reviews over at Amazon. No problems here, and my girlfriend's a tea monster, so its on the go all the time. Well nearly It might be worth a go, as its so cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I have this one:- http://www.ethicalsuperstore.com/products/morphy-richards/stainless-steel-filter-kettle---stainless-steel/ It's really ace. I got it only because of the blue light not it's actual ability to boil water. It's quite heavy to lift though, with the filter thingy in the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Thread about kettles... hmmm. I got mine from Tesco. It cost 40 quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacoste82 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 :dontget:Why dont u buy an electrical waterheater, u know these little ones that stand on the kitchen table! :trust:U wont be disapointet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 :dontget:Why dont u buy an electrical waterheater, u know these little ones that stand on the kitchen table! :trust:U wont be disapointet! I don't know if that'll be a good idea really, as I doubt he'll want the local WI turning up for coffee mornings every week Or maybe he would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 :dontget:Why dont u buy an electrical waterheater, u know these little ones that stand on the kitchen table! :trust:U wont be disapointet! Those tefal instant water things? Got one, relegated to the cupboard... couple of issues 1. Filters don't last very long and aren't cheap 2. Water holder isn't big enough really 3. Might be instant hot but takes ages to dribble the water into the cup, so for more than the odd cup, the kettle is quicker. 4. Water just isn't as hot FACT (I tested with a thermometer, and came to the conclusion because the water stream is so slow as it drops into the cup it cools rapidly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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