Kettles

roundthebend

I'm aware that this result in me being the target of jokes much like the @chillidoggy toaster thread.

I'm thinking about splashing out on a new kettle. When we moved into our new house we spent about £30 on a stylish one but it developed a fault so we sent it back and replaced it "temporarily" with a £10 job from Argos. It works just fine and doesn't look too bad but it can't pour to save its life - hot water goes all over the worktop, and frequently runs down the side of the kettle and drips onto my socks which results in a short scald.

So, it's got to be replaced. I'm well aware that superior pour ability is not just limited to expensive kettles, but I'm fed up of buying cheap appliances which tend to have minor quibbles. I'm happy to spend a reasonable lump of cash on a superb kettle - it gets used several times per day, every day, and they last for years, so £60 doesn't seem like a crazy amount to spend. Of course, cheaper options will be considered.

We'd like something stylish - brushed metal would fit with the rest of our kitchen. The main requirement is that it pours nicely. And it really ought to be cordless - y'know, where it sits on a base that provides power.

Please let me know if you have a kettle that fits that criteria. I want to buy one based on recommendation. I doubt there are kettle retailers where you can test the pour ability.

stickyfiddle

I've had 4 years out of one of these so far. Replaced the mesh filter thingy about a year ago and otherwise no trouble. Boils fast, looks nice, pours well.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-HD4671-Brushed-Energy-Efficient/dp/B001EHF3P0/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1419078179&sr=1-1&keywords=philips+kettle

ICBM

Russell Hobbs Classic - the original and best.

It's not cordless, but so what? Just pull the lead out.

roundthebend

stickyfiddle said:

I've had 4 years out of one of these so far. Replaced the mesh filter thingy about a year ago and otherwise no trouble. Boils fast, looks nice, pours well.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-HD4671-Brushed-Energy-Efficient/dp/B001EHF3P0/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1419078179&sr=1-1&keywords=philips+kettle

That looks spot on. £35 at Currys. That spout doesn't look like it would pour well, but I'll take your word for it. Not going to be buying anything today, so we'll see if anyone gets in with alternative ideas. This could well be a winner though. Cheers.

Iamnobody

Fast boil would be top of my list. And a whistle!

I feel your pain we got a cheapo last time and it performs as well as yours.

I'd stay clear of the brushed metal personally as some tend to pick up lots of fingerprint marks etc,

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Iamnobody said:

Fast boil would be top of my list. And a whistle!

I feel your pain we got a cheapo last time and it performs as well as yours.

I'd stay clear of the brushed metal personally as some tend to pick up lots of fingerprint marks etc,

Whistle would have to be switchable - sometimes I just want to make a sneaky cuppa for myself!

Fair point about the fingerprints - I'm happy to get into the habit of wiping it frequently though.

Phil_aka_Pip

I gave up with lekky kettles, and got one that sits on the gas ring. It whistles when the water boils. The only downer with it is that you need an oven glove to pour the boiling water because the handle gets hot.

Iamnobody

I think you need Spectra illumination...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B008IAL87S/ref=pd_aw_sbs_kh_7?refRID=08CV67X8PFNGYBFGSVKX

VimFuego

Russell Hobbs cordless thing, over 2 years now and it gets a fair bit of use (at home all day most days etc.). We've had others that have only lasted a few months, this is the best one yet.

boogieman

stickyfiddle;450752" said:

I've had 4 years out of one of these so far. Replaced the mesh filter thingy about a year ago and otherwise no trouble. Boils fast, looks nice, pours well.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-HD4671-Brushed-Energy-Efficient/dp/B001EHF3P0/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1419078179&sr=1-1&keywords=philips+kettle

We've got the same one and the matching toaster. Both still going fine after 4 odd years. You'll need a Russ Andrews mains lead to get the best out of it of course.

VimFuego

boogieman said:

stickyfiddle;450752" said:

I've had 4 years out of one of these so far. Replaced the mesh filter thingy about a year ago and otherwise no trouble. Boils fast, looks nice, pours well.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-HD4671-Brushed-Energy-Efficient/dp/B001EHF3P0/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1419078179&sr=1-1&keywords=philips+kettle

We've got the same one and the matching toaster. Both still going fine after 4 odd years. You'll need a Russ Andrews mains lead to get the best out of it of course.

hmmm, be careful about that, it depends on what sort of water you've got.

boogieman

Well of course, I just assumed everyone knew that you have to get the correct amount of oxygen free copper content for your postcode.

Grunfeld

roundthebend said:

replaced it "temporarily" with a £10 job from Argos....

Got one of these, no problems except that an O ring that goes around the filter died a while back.  Because you can't get a replacement filter I thought I'd see about a replacement O ring.  Nothing on eBay but I found an industrial supplier, two different materials to choose from so now I know about the sort of heat resistant "rubber" required because I had to investigate the spec --  and was checking this out yesterday as it happens, and the minimum order is x50 but they're quite cheap.  And at some point it dawned on me that I'd spent almost an hour on this and was contemplating getting fifty rubber rings, forty nine of which will be of no use to me, all for a £10 kettle.  Bonkers, but that's the power of google and diversion activity from writing an essay.

Evilmags

Bugatti Verá electric kettle.

roundthebend

Evilmags;450937" said:

Bugatti Verá electric kettle.

The reviews on John Lewis site say it's a heap of junk. I'm not a fab of the looks either.

roundthebend

Iamnobody;450787" said:

I think you need Spectra illumination...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B008IAL87S/ref=pd_aw_sbs_kh_7?refRID=08CV67X8PFNGYBFGSVKX

That is hideous. I'm a classy chap

Nitefly

well, as @Timmyo used to say, "Red ones are best":

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009JXUQDK/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=569136327&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0061MBGY0&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=1HN4QV5Y8ACY792MFTJX

TimmyO

I approve

roundthebend

Nitefly;451110" said:

well, as @Timmyo used to say, "Red ones are best":

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009JXUQDK/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=569136327&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0061MBGY0&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=1HN4QV5Y8ACY792MFTJX

Is it any good though? At pouring, I mean. Nothing else matters

strumjoughlamps

this is my current kettle and a damn fine one it is too, boils nice and quick and I didn't think I would use the temp control but I do.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Collection-TWK8631GB-Temperature-Stainless/dp/B003ZHVAJK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1419107122&sr=8-4&keywords=bosch+kettle

roundthebend

Hmmm, might be a bit too techie for my tastes. How well does it pour?