Guide to Electric Kettle

[WhiteGd]

Hi guys, I know this is a small item (but can get very expensive!!)…just wondering if there is a guide to buying electric kettles…

which brands are good (I’ve heard Russell Hobbs are bad – they leak??) and which types are easy to clean etc

thanks guys!! 😮

[don]

Re: Guide to Electric Kettle

Hi

The older style of jug kettles used to leak from the bottom of the water level guage. The newer ones have a guage which is moulded to the body which has solved the problem. The traditional style kettles very rarely leak.

Best brands? In stainless steel I would go for Philips and Dualit for a quality item or the Morphy Richards, Russell Hobbs and Kenwood. In coloured plastic all the above, just steer clear of brands you have not heard of as chances are they will just be far eastern imports.

Don

[WhiteGd]

Re: Guide to Electric Kettle

Thanks Don!

Yes, my friend said her one leak from the bottom at the back where the water guage was!…must be the older/traditional styles? Sorry getting confused..so you are saying older style leaks but traditional styles don’t leak?? What are the traditional style kettles compared to old style? Are they the big round ones?….sorry i have zero clue on these things… 😳

thanks – will have a look at those brands! 😀

[don]

Re: Guide to Electric Kettle

Hi GD

The “traditional” style of kettle round in shape like the Russell Hobbs 4101 which has been around for about thirty odd years very rarely leak, a good design which has stood the test of time.

Older style of jug kettles with water guage to the bottom like your`e friends were very prone to leaking. New style ones don`t 😉 .

Don

[WhiteGd]

Re: Guide to Electric Kettle

I see what you mean now! Thanks 🙂

Will have a look at the brands and different kettles on this long weekend 🙂

Thanks again Don! 😛

[don]

Re: Guide to Electric Kettle

No probs, come back to us again if you need further help.

Don

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