Heatle - An alternative to boiling water tap or kettle?

[Donegalsd]

Hi,

Does anyone want to express any opinions on this product. It seems to be pitching itself as a new low energy, better, alternative to kettles. It looks to be an interesting concept and seems cheaper and lower energy than a boiling water tap. Looks cool too. German made.

 

https://www.heatle.de/

Edited January 20, 2021 by Donegalsd
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[Onoff]

So in effect an induction "rod" is it? Looks great until you trip and impale yourself on it.

[ProDave]

I will stick to my boiling water tap.

[Donegalsd]

I'd probably keep on counter top so the kids would be at a bigger risk. I guess the problem would be that occasionally you might still want a whole kettle of boiling water (for mopping floor, general cleaning etc.)? Handy for milk for cappuccinos and hot chocolate ect.

[daiking]

  On 20/01/2021 at 22:13, Onoff said:

So in effect an induction "rod" is it? Looks great until you trip and impale yourself on it.

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Oh come on, surely you could re-engineer a portable induction hob to do this by Xmas 2024

[Onoff]

  On 20/01/2021 at 22:26, daiking said:

Oh come on, surely you could re-engineer a portable induction hob to do this by Xmas 2024

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Tempted to drop a table spoon into my favourite mug and chuck it on the induction hob here tbh...

[Donegalsd]

Go for it. I have only gas. I'm pretty sure its wouldn't be relevant experiment.

[SteamyTea]

My kettle cost a tenner from Tesco.

I am very dubious of any advantages.

[TonyT]

An ideal product for those who have big beards, trousers that are short above the ankle and wear no socks when going out...

 

 

[joe90]

  On 20/01/2021 at 22:29, Onoff said:

 

Tempted to drop a table spoon into my favourite mug and chuck it on the induction hob here tbh...

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Go for it......and report back.

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[SteamyTea]

  On 20/01/2021 at 22:29, Onoff said:

 

Tempted to drop a table spoon into my favourite mug and chuck it on the induction hob here tbh...

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Just tried it on mine, throws an error.

[daiking]

  On 21/01/2021 at 08:32, SteamyTea said:

Just tried it on mine, throws an error.

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Even if the spoon were magnetic (is it?) 
Is there enough substance to it for the job not to throw a safety error? The base of the induction stick cannot just be there to stop it falling over.

 

Try a small saucepan in the bottom of a large Pyrex dish. (I am not trying this at home)

[SteamyTea]

  On 21/01/2021 at 08:53, daiking said:

Even if the spoon were magnetic (is it?) 
Is there enough substance to it for the job not to throw a safety error? The base of the induction stick cannot just be there to stop it falling over.

 

Try a small saucepan in the bottom of a large Pyrex dish. (I am not trying this at home)

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Probably all of the above.

 

I made a cuppa in about 30 seconds with my kettle.

[Adsibob]

  On 20/01/2021 at 22:15, ProDave said:

I will stick to my boiling water tap.

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What make and model boiling tap do you have @ProDave and does it really provide boiling water? I always thought some struggled to get over 92 degrees.

[pdf27]

  On 21/01/2021 at 07:48, SteamyTea said:

My kettle cost a tenner from Tesco.

I am very dubious of any advantages.

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Might be of interest if you're regularly trying to make drinks which need a particular temperature significantly below boiling - lets you just press a button rather than diluting/mixing. Pretty much all the other claims are greenwash though, and having to wash what is essentially your kettle (the stick) every time you make a drink sounds like a pain in the backside.

[Temp]

Isn't this what microwave ovens are for? No rod to wash up either.