which kettle to buy

[Marilyn]

I need to replace the kettle used. It was a spare from home but didn't know if I should check wattage etc., before replacing.

 

[Robster100]

Meant to add they also do a slightly smaller version

 

[Lenny HB]

Personally we use one of theses at home at have our old one in the van!

Amazon product ASIN B002NGNRHC

3kw will trip most sites EHU abroad and if using on an inverter you are going to need a huge battery bank.

 

[movan]

Is Marilyn still with us? . Probably enjoying a lovely cuppa.

 

[Robster100]

Ahh, I am UK only so have never had this issue!

Sorry.

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[knickam]

What would be good is an electric kettle with a whistle that can be used on a gas hob as well

 

[Minxy]

What would be good is an electric kettle with a whistle that can be used on a gas hob as well

My brother tried that ... my mum had a new kettle many years ago when I was a kid, it looked like a gas kettle but was electric ... yup, you've guessed, he stuck it on the gas cooker and ruined it ... she was not a happy bunny!

 

[bobandjanie]

A good kettle for gas hob, you can't go far wrong with the IKEA kettles, had ours about 7 years and still perfect, in fact we have another at home that we used in the caravan.


Before we cleaned it.

Our electric one is only about 450w hold 1 lt. Bob.

 

[DDJC]

Used to carry both. These types.

The electric one works fine, and is quicker than gas, but is now sitting in a cupboard somewhere in the static part of our home. Problem we found is that especially in Italy, the amperage can be as low as 4 amps. The kettle draws about 1.5, so if the boys are on their DVD players (or mum and dad have a cheeky aircon going on) it trips.

Not a problem, unless an irascible site owner has to be called out to unlock the EHU box. For a second time.

So we sacked the Swiss Luxx electric kettle (£13-£15) and the toaster as well, and use one of these collapsible kettles (same price of £13-£15). Works fine and holds enough for two decent sized cups in the morning.

Go gas!