Water Heater Prices: August 2010

Adagio Teas 3 UtiliTEA Variable-Temperature 30-Ounce Electric Kettle Review

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(More customer reviews)This kettle fills a long-time need in the electric kettle marketplace -- one with a variable temperature control!For those who are real tea appreciators, you will appreciate finally having an electric kettle that allows you different temperature settings for your different kinds of tea.

Other great features are that it heats the water quickly, in under 5 minutes.It has an automatic shut-off when it reaches the set temperature.It will not boil dry (I haven't tested this feature, but the literature claims it to be true).It looks sleek and modern sitting on your countertop with its stainless steel and black stylings as compared to the white plastic electric kettles of yore.It also has the convenient design feature of the cord coiling into the base, so you only have to pull out as much as you need to reach your outlet.

I only gave it 4 stars instead of 5 for a couple of reasons.Most importantly, because it gets hot hot hot to the touch.Be careful, or you will burn yourself.Make sure to only touch the plastic parts, which isn't always so easy.Secondarily, because the temperature control knob and the on/off switch are made of flimsy plastic -- the rest of it is well made, but the second time I pushed the on/off switch it popped off!Luckily, it is easily re-attachable.

I am glad someone finally put one of these out on the market!

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Perfect for tea lovers, this electric kettle features an innovative temperature-control system for easily heating water to a specific temperature. Black teas brew nicely with water brought to a full boil, but green and white teas steep best at a slightly lower temperature. Using the clearly marked variable-temperature control knob, the electric kettle can be set to boil like a normal kettle or to a pre-boil temperature for lower-temperature teas--no need to add cool water to boiling water and no more guessing at when the kettle's about to boil. The unit quickly heats up to 30 ounces of water, and can maintain a consistent temperature without reaching the boiling point. When set to boil, the kettle provides hot water not only for black tea, but can also be used for making hot cocoa, instant noodles, or oatmeal. Other thoughtful details include a concealed heating element, a cordless carafe, a handy water-level gauge on the side, a power indicator light, and a flip-top lid button for convenient filling. Made in China and housed in durable stainless steel, the sleek-looking electric teakettle measures approximately 8-1/5 by 6-4/5 by 9-1/5 inches.
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UtiliTEA Overview

UtiliTEA Highlights

Electric Kettle Makes Gourmet Tea Easy
Not every tea is meant to be brewed at a roaring boil, which can lead to that infamous cup of bitter tea. Enter the UtiliTEA, a variable temperature electric kettle that is designed with the TEA drinker in mind.
Simple and intuitive, this electric kettle has a color coded dial that will help you select the perfect temperature for your water, no matter what tea you are drinking. This way you end up with water heated to the right temperature, whether you're drinking green, black, white, or oolong tea. And you also end up with a cup of tea that tastes delicious. Small Footprint for Ultimate Convenience and Portability

Simple Temperature Control For Any Tea

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Breville SK500XL Ikon Cordless 1.7-Liter Stainless-Steel Electric Kettle Review

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(More customer reviews)While there is typically little difference between any two electric kettles, this one is at least at the top of the spectrum.

1. Being an extremely convenient home appliance "discovered" by the Europeans decades ago, and later in the USA, the electric kettle always left one concern: compared to its mundane predecessor it was typically made of plastic inside and out. Which could potentially mean various unhealthy substances emanating into the water from the plastic sides, especially at high boiling temperatures. This one is made of stainless steel and doesn't cause any such concerns.
2. The kettle can be rotated on its cordless base, which makes it easier to put it back on the base than some other models.
3. It has a transparent wall segment to measure water level. While this "window" is not located optimally (somewhat shadowed by the handle) and hasn't got a bright floating level marker, this design is sturdier than some others, and is less prone to leaks.
4. Blue back-light that goes on and lights this "window" when the kettle is switched on, is a nice touch. It both attracts attention and simplifies reading the water level.
5. It's easy to open the lid, and the opening is wide to add water with no problems or dripping. (In some models the handle partly covers the lid, making it hard to open and/or add water.)
6. Like in most up-to-date models, the heating spiral is NOT located inside the boiling case, but rather underneath it, which makes the design more relaible, and it is also much easier to wash the kettle inside if need be.
7. Time to boil is reasonable and not worse than average.

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Equipped with a 1500-watt immersed heating element, this electric kettle quickly brings up to 1-2/3 liters of water to a rolling boil. To use, simply fill the kettle using the LED-illuminated water-level indicator to gauge how much, return it to its power base, and flip the switch to the "on" position. In about two minutes, hot water will be ready for anything from tea, instant coffee, and hot cocoa to instant soup or oatmeal. The kettle lifts off its power base for graceful serving without the hassle of a cord and can be returned at any angle. Other highlights include a cushion-controlled lid that opens with the press of a button, a viewing window in the lid, a "ready" bell indicator, a removable scale filter, a soft-grip open-style handle, and convenient cord storage. For safety, the kettle automatically shuts off when water reaches a full boil, and its boil-dry protection won't allow the unit to operate without water inside. Housed in premium-quality brushed stainless steel, the kettle measures 8-3/4 by 6 by 9 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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T-Fal BF6520004 Vitesse 1.7L Electric Kettle Review

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(More customer reviews)I spent hours researching every electric kettle available (and looking at them in person, in stores) before settling on this one.I've owned it for about 6 months now, and it's been great.The concealed heating element and the simple one-piece plastic jug design make it very easy to clean (not that I've needed to) and leak resistant (I assume, from a design perspective, since mine has no leaks yet).The only way it could leak is if the grommet sealing the metal bottom piece to the plastic jug developed a leak, whereas most of the stainless steel kettles being sold have several parts, many seams, and thus many places a leak could develop. There is some mild browning of the plastic inside the jug, I suppose a reaction to the high heat.This same thing happened with my roommate's older plastic electric kettle, so it's to be expected.People complain about plastic vs. stainless steel, I settled on plastic for one primary reason: it is a better insulator, so not only will it keep the water hotter for longer, it will be safer to handle in general (ie. it won't burn you or a child if it is accidentally picked up by its sides while it contains hot water).People complain about plastic "leeching chemicals" into the water, I haven't noticed any difference in taste, personally, and I doubt stainless steel would be much "safer" than plastic in this respect.The switch works great, and mine has never spilled water or over-boiled it (as long as it contains the minimum recommended amount of water).The spout and handle shapes make it easy to pour, and the locking top makes it pretty tough to spill.Definitely recommended, I'm buying another one for my parents right now.

PS - While researching electric kettles, I frequently saw complaints of how kettles designed for use in the USA don't heat water as fast as those in the UK.This is for a very simple reason: UK uses 240 volt power, USA uses 120 volts.Most electrical receptacles are rated for 15 amps (though the kitchen are often has at least two 20-amp circuits, per NEC recommendations).Watts = volts * amps, which means that UK kettles can get up to 240 volts * 15 amps = 3600 watts, while USA kettles can get up to 120 volts * 15 amps = 1800 watts.Manufacturers might sometimes avoid approaching this limit, perhaps due to safety or liability issues?Just note that this 1750 watt Tfal kettle is very close to the typical USA receptacle wattage rating.It's just about as high as you'll be able to get in the USA...most other USA electric kettles only go up to 1500 watts.

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With 1750 watts of electric power, this high-speed kettle brings 1 cup of cold water to a rolling boil in one minute. Fill the kettle to its 7-cup capacity, and achieve a full boil in five minutes. The kettle comes in handy for making instant coffee, tea, hot chocolate, instant soups, and more. To ensure the water doesn't boil away, the unit shuts off automatically once the water reaches a full boil. For added convenience, the kettle lifts off its corded power base for cordless pouring, can be set on the power base in any direction, and turns on or off with a simple push of a button on the handle. In addition, the unit comes with two exterior water-level indicators that offer perfect visibility for left- and right-handed users, and its removable and washable anti-scale filter extends the life of the kettle and ensures scale-free beverages. Other highlights include a stainless-steel concealed heating element, multi-level temperature controls--from boiling to immediate sipping, a locking lid with a large pour spout, cord wrap underneath, and an exterior of hard, gleaming plastic that wipes clean easily. The kettle measures approximately 8 by 11 by 8 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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European Travel Water Heater Review

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(More customer reviews)I am very pleased with the performance of this water heater.I have burnt up coils before, in just a few days, so I was reluctant to spend the money.I'm glad that I did.This heater worked fabulously on a 3 week trip to Peru at 220 voltage, and a week in Jamaica at 110, and is still going strong.It can bring water to boiling surprisingly fast.It takes up very little space in the suitcase too.I'm taking this baby with me everywhere I travel.

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Portable Kettle features European round adapter plug as well as the optional U.S adapter plug included.

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Electric Shower Head Tankless Hot Water Heater 110 V Includes 14" Installation Nipple Review

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(More customer reviews)This unit HAS to have a low flow in order for the heating capacity not to be exceeded by the requirements of the water flow.Water requires alot of energy input to change it's temp, and the colder it comes out of the ground, the lower the maximum output temp will be at a given flow rate...thus they limit the maximum flow rate so that it will work in places where the water does not come out of the ground at 60+ degrees as it likely does in most of Brazil.

Brazilians may be used to 0.88 gallon per minute showers, but people in the US may be dissappointed, based on what they're used to.

They should mention this more prominently in the Product Description, which, overall is hard to decipher due to all caps in sections, and a total lack of paragraph separation...

The other thing that should be prominently and correctly identified is that this device, though it is 110 volts, would not be safe to plug into a common 110/120 volt household or commercial grade receptacle.For a safe installation, it requires minimum 10 gauge wiring, and a 30 amp breaker, as 25 amps is not a common breaker size here.

Additionally, wire is not commonly sold with an amperage rating...Wire size is dictated by code according to the breaker amperage, which must match or exceed the amperage requirement of the device... which in this case is 25 amps, so 30 is the next step up in common breaker sizes.

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Product DescriptionELECTRIC SHOWER HEAD TANKLESS HOT WATER HEATER 110 V BRAND NEW ! FACTORY SEALED BAG FREE 14" NIPPLE INSTALLATION KIT READY TO INSTALL 3 liters minute (46 gal /hour - 0.8 gAl /min) 110 volts - 25 amps Power Rating: 2750 W Retails for $89 Check out our feedback from satisfied customers! You are buying the world famous ELECTRIC SHOWER HEAD TANKLESS HOT WATER HEATER PERFECT FOR POOL SIDE HOT SHOWER RINSE OFFS, ALSO GREAT FOR CABINS WHERE YOU DON'T REALLY NEED A HOT WATER HEATER PLUS ALL THE EXTRA PIPING. THESE SHOWER HEADS ARE USED IN 80 % OF ALL HOUSEHOLDS IN BRAZIL AND THEY WORK GREAT. OPERATES ON 110 VOLTS 2750 WATTS AT 25 AMPS. YOU ONLY NEED A 30 AMP WIRE FROM THE FUSE BOX TO YOUR SHOWER AREA. YOU WILL NEVER RUN OUT OF HOT WATER. EVERYONE GETS A HOT SHOWER. WORKS GREAT EVEN WITH 2PSI WATER PRESSURE UP TO 150 PSI. HEAD SIZE ABOUT 3", WORKS WITH PLASTIC OR METAL PIPING, POSITION ABOUT 14" FROM WALL. Automatic Startup: No Switch required . Requires 30amp breaker and 10AWG WIRE

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THEO UL Heater 25W Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a nice choice for a tank that holds up to 7 gallons. It's totally submersible, ACCURATE, has a very effective thermostat, and is fairly unobtrusive. One feature I like is that its light glows while the water is heating and shuts off once the correct temperature has been reached. It's a good fit for a tank such as the Eclipse 3, especially if you want to house a betta (it also works well in an Eclipse 6); the Theo allows me to acclimate new fish at 86º for a week or so to rid them of any ich they might be harboring, after which it's easy to gradually reduce the temperature to my (and their) preferred 82º.
I also use Marineland Stealths, which I like because they're plastic but frankly, it bears mentioning that Marineland's "lifetime guarantee" carries an Orwellian caveat, i.e., some Stealths are more guaranteed than others. Rather than providing mail-in product registration to activate the warranty, you're expected to hang on to your receipt...well...for a lifetime (yeah, right). In addition, if they don't like the vendor, e.g., you bought it brand new and sealed but from an eBay or Amazon seller, you can kiss your hopes of replacement for a defective unit goodbye (they claim this is due to widespread fraud and people trying to obtain replacements for units found in the trash, but why were so many units trashed if they work forever, and who are these dementos who make a career of scavenging for them? Liver-lipped Finnish Ugly Boy trolls?). Marineland (actually, Aquarium Systems; they manufacture the item in Italy), after much coaxing, replaced a brand-new dead unit for me, but it's only carrying a 90-day warranty; this is because I bought it on eBay and I received an e-slap to the effect that NONE of my other Internet purchases would be covered. On this basis, my suggestion is to boycott Stealths (unless you want to pay list at a pet store) and go with a Theo. They're also manufactured in Italy, they do a great job, and I suspect they're nicer about warranty issues.

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Theo Heater.New aquarium heater functioning with the exclusive PTC technology means that this heater will not break or damage when run out of the tank. Theo aquarium heater has all the necessary feature for safe and precise temperature maintenance of the water in your tank. The exclusive technology and the high quality of components guarantee a long lasting product.

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Capresso H2O Pro Programmable Cordless 56-Ounce Water Kettle with Variable Temperature Control Review

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(More customer reviews)After seeing warnings against another variable temperature kettle (branded by a major tea vendor) that's totally hit-or-miss by 20 degrees, I was cautiously hopeful that Capresso's H2O Pro would avoid that problem.

When this kettle arrived, I decided to play the skeptic and put to test it.Would it really hit 140F on the dot?Just a little above/below?A lot?

After a short brew time, *two* other thermometers (one analog, one digital) agreed with the kettle: 140.0F on the dot!

This is one excellently designed variable-temperature kettle!This kettle has now brought about more casual tea drinking.No more do I have to watch a stove or electric kettle like a hawk and stop it at the right temperature!

Temperatures are programmable in 10F increments from 110F (warm on the wrist) to 212F (boiling).I like to make tea with 140F (a bit over scalding) as I use plenty of Japanese green tea that is temperature-sensitive.And I love how it can also be programmed to keep the same temperature continuously (or not, as you please).

I only have 2 snags with this kettle:

- At the temperatures I like, increments in 5, 2 or 1 degree make better sense than 10 degree increments.

- When taking the kettle off its base, it resets its temperature defaults to 212 (boiling).I'd prefer that it automatically kept my preferences while I'm pouring the occasional cup throughout the day.But that's just me.Turning it to the preferred temp again is just a few thumb-wiggles away (which makes the 10-degree increments a balance of convenience).

Since no other variable-temp kettle I can find on the market is better than this one, these are just would-likes and don't detract from what I feel is a kettle at the head of its market.

5 Stars.

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Attractively housed in stainless steel with a polished chrome finish, this electric hot-water kettle makes a striking presence on any kitchen counter or buffet. Use it to quickly bring 16 to 56 ounces of water to a rolling boil for making anything from tea, instant coffee, and hot cocoa to oatmeal, instant soup, noodles, and more. The kettle lifts off its 360-degree swivel base for easy filling at the sink or for graceful serving without the hassle of a power cord; it can also be returned to its power source from any direction--great for right- and left-handed users. Integrated into its generous stay-cool handle, the unit provides an illuminated digital display and simple push-button controls for choosing from a variety of programmable settings, including 11 temperature-control settings (from 110 to 212 degrees F), various keep-warm settings (from 110 to 190 degrees F), and extended boil settings (from 3 to 20 seconds). For safety, the kettle shuts itself off automatically once the water has reached a boil (or after the elapsed extended boil time) or if water needs to be added, which prevents it from boiling dry. Other highlights include a water-level window with min/max markings, a simple lid with push-button release, a micro-filter spout that keeps particles out of the cup, and cord storage when not in use. The cordless electric kettle measures 9 by 6 by 9-1/2 inches.

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