Which kettle? (1 Viewer)

[Cat53]

our current kettle ( for use on the gas hob) pours more water over the worktop than into the mug, so we need to upgrade. Thinking a folding handle may be beneficial. So what brand of kettle do you recommend?

 

[iandsm]

Recommend a visit to a decent shop, close inspection of goods and parting with fair price remembering that cheap is not usually good and good is not usually cheap. All followed by home test to determine performance in case a return and refund are needed.

 

[klaatu]

We have one of these, we like it -

While there's nothing wrong with the one we have, we quite fancy one of the collapsing ones - http://www.outdoorworlddirect.co.uk/kampa-folding-kettle-12l.html

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[movan]

I have two. A lime green gas hob one from one of the motorhome shows ... usually on offer ... and a low voltage electric one from a camping shop for when on hook up. No point using gaz if can use ehu already paid for.

 

[Cat53]

We have one of these, we like it -

While there's nothing wrong with the one we have, we quite fancy one of the collapsing ones - http://www.outdoorworlddirect.co.uk/kampa-folding-kettle-12l.html

Thanks for that. I don't fancy a collapsing one. I think it will make the water taste. I have a silicon lid on my travel mug, and it definitely changes the flavour of my tea. .... The cup part is China. Fancy the van go kettle. It looks ideal.

 

[namwaldog]

We had one with a fold down handle but when in use the handle touched the metal of the kettle body and made the handle hot too! so we stick to a fixed handle.
The fold down handle was also a little unstable when pouring, depending on the amount of water in it.

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[Richard and Marie]

We have a 5 year old Trangia kettle which is not the best looking but not having a seam is robust, also with the folding handle fits in the sink. Our son has our small one and it is still going strong 17 years on. I got through 3 kettles in 2 years before this one, we drink a lot off coffee.

 

[klaatu]

We had one with a fold down handle but when in use the handle touched the metal of the kettle body and made the handle hot too! so we stick to a fixed handle.
The fold down handle was also a little unstable when pouring, depending on the amount of water in it.

We don't have either of those problems with ours. The handle stays up when you open it, so doesn't touch the body while it's in use. To be honest, the hinges holding the handle on don't look the strongest, but ours has been in use for three years, going in and out of drawers, and hasn't broken yet. I've realised that ours is actually the 1.6 litre version, rather than the 2 litre one - currently £11.50 on Amazon.

 

[Stealaway]

Perfect ------- folding lid - small capacity - and a big base. Just like our 5 year old one

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[rosalan]

We use this type from Argos because you do not get your hands near the steam. They come in many colours, do not dribble and heat up quickly.

 

[DavidG58]

we have one of these, bought purely because it looks nice

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rc...MYjlFaXYS0fHnmmss2rtIqqg&ust=1494932595488036

 

[Allan & Loren]

We have a le creuset one for the gas hob. Very solid and handle folds down. Not cheap but we've had ours 15+ years and in great condition despite being used when we had the tent, caravan and now the RV.

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[wingman]

Go Outdoors do a cheapie one, but DON'T be tempted!!!
It's got a 'trigger' that opens the spout BUT as you pour, the steam rises to the handle and can scald your hand!!
Not sure if it's the position of the spout or the need to tip it more than usual, but never had a kettle like it! Used it once, now in the garage.

 

[movan]

Mine whistles.

 

[Wildge]

We have one of these, we like it -

Another vote for this one , also whistl croaks it's so old We have certainly had it the life of this van.... 9 years and may be even before that. Have just bought a spare low voltage electric one from Aldi

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[Alistair33]

Squished but practicle

 

[Gellyneck]

We got ours out of Lidls or Aldis a couple of years ago and I think I saw them again last year but......(?) Might be back in this year but when??????
Was around £5-6.

 

[tonyidle]

We have a Tittle, or a Ketpot, that boils water (on gas hob) and into which one drops teabags (or tea). Two appliances in one. On EHU we just use it as a normal teapot after using the electric kettle.

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[Wee Bold Davy]

that cheap is not usually good and good is not usually cheap

Not strictly true. To quote Dolly Parton, 'It cost me a lot of money to look this cheap!'

 

[Bailey58]

Mine whistles.

TMI

 

[Ex-caravantugger]

Mine whistles.

I believe cosmetic surgery can resolve this problem

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[Bailey58]

Does it whistle "Down In The Valley"?

 

[denisejoe]

We've got a kettle with a folding handle which we've had for several years bought from Camping International several years ago and still going strong. No plans to get another!

Also have a low wattage electric kettle, think it came from Argos years ago¬

Denise

 

[mitzimad]

I have two. A lime green gas hob one from one of the motorhome shows ... usually on offer ... and a low voltage electric one from a camping shop for when on hook up. No point using gaz if can use ehu already paid for.

ah but how much extra fuel have you used carrying two kettles?

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[Mickey1]

Mine whistles.

Too much information.

Mickey.