I Want To Buy A See Through Kettle

dawn2dusk

My kettle has given up the ghost. i would like to buy a see through kettle. The cheapest i have come ascross is Morphy Richards.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Morphy-Richards-Illuma-43127-Stainless/dp/B000OLWLVG/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

I would be grateful if anyone could find one cheaper or let me know of a good alternative. Maybe i am looking at the wrong places, Thanks.

monkeysplunk

My neighbour found a Tefal Crotchless kettle at Robert Dyas. It was a bit more expensive than the standard model but was a ex-display so ended up costing about the same.

dawn2dusk

What was the price of this, if yo do not mind me asking.

Stompa

See through kettles look great when they're new, but I've always suspected that once scale starts to build up inside they'll look a bit grotty - does anybody know if this is the case?

dawn2dusk

You are probably right Stompa, especially in hard water areas.

caro100

My kettle has given up too....just after the warranty expired. Kettles don't seem to last these days.
Sorry to hijack your post OP, but can anyone recommend a kettle that is reliable and longer lasting than the norm. Thanks

dawn2dusk

No worries. I am now thinking about the 30 second boil kettles. Has anyone got any pros and cons about these kettles. Also what price range are they. Thanks

Sirbendy

we used to have one - they're not too bad. Can't recall the make.

We use that "scale away" powder you add to the hot water - watching it dissolve the scale in front of your eyes in the kettle is quite good!

Can't remember why we stopped using it...might have been a popped element. We just use the Tesco value kettles now..got 2, both working fine. Cheap, flimsy lids, but..it's a kettle. As long as it works, I care not..:)

dawn2dusk

Its the Tesco value kettle that has broke, or rather the lid. Yes you are right so long as it works. It was an ugly shape and took a long time to boil, so hopefully for a few extra quid and save electricity, i might get a kettle i like and also boils quick.:D

Surfing_spaniel

I think some of the fast boiling ones can be noisy, seem to remember reading that on Which. I've got a Morphy Richards 43121, it's quick but no way would I recommend it. I've changed it 3 times now & every one has leaked badly, the latest one has also started now so think I'm going to have to get another kettle.

Stompa

My most important priority when buying a kettle is the duration of the guarantee. They never seem to last long these days (particularly the fast boilers), so it's useful to be able to get a free replacement when they do pack up.