So.. I've had too many die on me, 6 in the past 10 years. Daily use, sometimes twice a day.get a coffee maker that has the filter thingy and you can put tea in there
It seems the most typical point of failure is the solder point in the base, where the power-cord joins the copper contacts that extend INTO the removable top kettle.
Looking at the designs on amazon, it would seeeem like some oem in china makes ALL of the kettles...
Thoughts ? go stove top ?
So.. I've had too many die on me, 6 in the past 10 years. Daily use, sometimes twice a day.get a coffee maker that has the filter thingy and you can put tea in there
It seems the most typical point of failure is the solder point in the base, where the power-cord joins the copper contacts that extend INTO the removable top kettle.
Looking at the designs on amazon, it would seeeem like some oem in china makes ALL of the kettles...
Thoughts ? go stove top ?
I have a cheap Sunbeam one that's worked perfectly for the past 5 years. Think it was $29.99
I have a cheap Sunbeam one that's worked perfectly for the past 5 years. Think it was $29.99
Every day use ? , or is this ,, i pretend to be fancy and drink tea when chix come over type use..
Decided to try a stove top.. lets see how this goes..Show Image(http://width = 200 height = 200]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71gz%2BRanZoL._SL1500_.jpg)
Decided to try a stove top.. lets see how this goes..Show Image(http://width = 200 height = 200]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71gz%2BRanZoL._SL1500_.jpg)
But stove top takes so0o0o l00o0o0ong
i got a $10 kettle from amazon to use at work and ive been using it multiple times (1x-5x) a day for about a year now
I use my keurig, bougie til death
I use my keurig, bougie til death
I use my keurig, bougie til death
keurig are great (well built and can stand daily use. Our prototype has lasted quite a while) but only get to about 183 F, prefect for HC and most herbal tea (what I use it for) not enough for other tea. Rivo (espresso) gets hot enough for sure though :p
@TP4. I recommend building an inductive power one so it won't wear out.
this is the one i use. (http://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-K2070YA-Electric-1-Liter/dp/B00IWOJS9A/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1413553010&sr=1-1&keywords=kettle) it was 10 bucks when i got it. i was iffy about it being plastic, but i went with it anyway. i boiled some water in it a few times before i used it and it has not let me down yet.
i also use this thing (http://www.amazon.com/Adagio-Teas-ingenuiTEA-Bottom-Dispensing-Teapot/dp/B000FPN8TK/ref=sr_1_8?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1413553155&sr=1-8&keywords=tea+infuser) for loose teas. it's awesome.
this is the one i use. (http://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-K2070YA-Electric-1-Liter/dp/B00IWOJS9A/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1413553010&sr=1-1&keywords=kettle) it was 10 bucks when i got it. i was iffy about it being plastic, but i went with it anyway. i boiled some water in it a few times before i used it and it has not let me down yet.
i also use this thing (http://www.amazon.com/Adagio-Teas-ingenuiTEA-Bottom-Dispensing-Teapot/dp/B000FPN8TK/ref=sr_1_8?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1413553155&sr=1-8&keywords=tea+infuser) for loose teas. it's awesome.
Are none of you guys are concerned about high heat + plastics and rubber seals ?Show Image(http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/oh-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862514)
this is the one i use. (http://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-K2070YA-Electric-1-Liter/dp/B00IWOJS9A/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1413553010&sr=1-1&keywords=kettle) it was 10 bucks when i got it. i was iffy about it being plastic, but i went with it anyway. i boiled some water in it a few times before i used it and it has not let me down yet.
i also use this thing (http://www.amazon.com/Adagio-Teas-ingenuiTEA-Bottom-Dispensing-Teapot/dp/B000FPN8TK/ref=sr_1_8?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1413553155&sr=1-8&keywords=tea+infuser) for loose teas. it's awesome.
Are none of you guys are concerned about high heat + plastics and rubber seals ?Show Image(http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/oh-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862514)
this is the one i use. (http://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-K2070YA-Electric-1-Liter/dp/B00IWOJS9A/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1413553010&sr=1-1&keywords=kettle) it was 10 bucks when i got it. i was iffy about it being plastic, but i went with it anyway. i boiled some water in it a few times before i used it and it has not let me down yet.
i also use this thing (http://www.amazon.com/Adagio-Teas-ingenuiTEA-Bottom-Dispensing-Teapot/dp/B000FPN8TK/ref=sr_1_8?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1413553155&sr=1-8&keywords=tea+infuser) for loose teas. it's awesome.
Are none of you guys are concerned about high heat + plastics and rubber seals ?Show Image(http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/oh-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862514)
i was at first, but how can you say no to all those great reviews? :P
How did they solve the biofilm,mold, bacteria problem.
How did they solve the biofilm,mold, bacteria problem.
Doesn't boiling water usually solve that? Most extreme thermophiles die @ RT and are not harmful besides.
How did they solve the biofilm,mold, bacteria problem.
Doesn't boiling water usually solve that? Most extreme thermophiles die @ RT and are not harmful besides.
Idk if you've ever owned fish.. but u know that moldy/ algae /wet fishtank smell when you clean your fish tanks..
That smell is very distinct in older coffeemakers and the keurigs i've used.
I used to spend alot of time @ car dealerships, and they all had the keurig.. at every single one, you can smell that fish tank smell..
is the water that finally reach you non-lethal, most likely... but there's a reason I stayed away from coffee makers as well. . hahaha..
How did they solve the biofilm,mold, bacteria problem.
Doesn't boiling water usually solve that? Most extreme thermophiles die @ RT and are not harmful besides.
Idk if you've ever owned fish.. but u know that moldy/ algae /wet fishtank smell when you clean your fish tanks..
That smell is very distinct in older coffeemakers and the keurigs i've used.
I used to spend alot of time @ car dealerships, and they all had the keurig.. at every single one, you can smell that fish tank smell..
is the water that finally reach you non-lethal, most likely... but there's a reason I stayed away from coffee makers as well. . hahaha..
I had fish. I dunno about the car dealerships coffeemachine, but if you clean them properly like it says to do so in the user manual then it doesn't get that.
as far as 100C, you can hear it boal the water every time it takes in more from the reservoir. It also (I believe) keeps the water hot at 190F or so. I don't think germs are growing in that.
One thing they are concerned about is the plastics they use. Just about every part in there is food grade / food safe even though it's more expensive, and even if it's not in the water lines.
If you are looking for something high end this came up quite a lot when I was looking: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005YR0F40?tag=thesweethome-20&linkCode=as2&creative=374929&camp=211189
If you are looking for something high end this came up quite a lot when I was looking: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005YR0F40?tag=thesweethome-20&linkCode=as2&creative=374929&camp=211189
Comes up on massdrop (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/bonavita-gooseneck-electric-kettle?mode=guest_open) on a regular bases. Got one the last time the drop ran, love that thing. Can't vouch for longevity just yet, but it seems well made.
Edit: Crap, the 1.7l version is on sale for $30 at amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-1-7-Liter-Variable-Temperature-Electric/dp/B008YE3RNG), has a commercial UL rating too. Excuse me while I order one for work...
Edit2: if you are concerned about plastic in contact w/ the water, the gooseneck version has only a small seal around the temperature probe. Everything else is SS.
If you are looking for something high end this came up quite a lot when I was looking: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005YR0F40?tag=thesweethome-20&linkCode=as2&creative=374929&camp=211189
Comes up on massdrop (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/bonavita-gooseneck-electric-kettle?mode=guest_open) on a regular bases. Got one the last time the drop ran, love that thing. Can't vouch for longevity just yet, but it seems well made.
Edit: Crap, the 1.7l version is on sale for $30 at amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-1-7-Liter-Variable-Temperature-Electric/dp/B008YE3RNG), has a commercial UL rating too. Excuse me while I order one for work...
Edit2: if you are concerned about plastic in contact w/ the water, the gooseneck version has only a small seal around the temperature probe. Everything else is SS.
I had a Capresso that lasted a couple years with 1-3 daily uses. It still works now even, but the button on the handle popped off and steam comes out of the handle now so last time this Bonavita was on MD I got one!
I can't speak to it's longevity yet, but the quality seems really great, it looks nice, the long skinny spout is perfect for a precise/consistent pour and the Bonavita let's you hold the water at a precise temp. So far, I'm really pleased with it!
Sorry, can't do. Don't have the triangle bit to get the screws out :/