Kettle filter needs fixing

FlyingDonkeys

Hi does anyone have any ideas on how to fix a filter for a Cookworks kettle. I have the little plastic part filter has split and can't seem to buy a spare.

Was wondering if there is a safe waterproof steam proof adhesive. If so i could Stick some muslin to plastic bit to substitute for damaged scaled up filter material.

Any ideas welcome folks.

gardner1

the other option is buy a water filter jug

barbiedoll

I know it's not very MSE but a new Cookworks kettle can now be had in Argos for less than a tenner....

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4237460/c_1/1|category_root|Kitchen+and+laundry|14418476/c_2/2|14418476|Kettles|14418611.htm

The filter in my last kettle just shattered one day, I didn't realise until I almost poured boiling water all over my hand when I was making a cup of tea! :mad:
There's not much you can do to replace/repair them to be honest so you'll probably have to bite the bullet and get a new one.

Eliza_2

Mine broke ages ago and I just use the kettle without, doesn't seem to make any difference. If you don't want to do that just put a tea strainer over your cup when you pour the water in.

kitschkitty

You can't repair it yourself, as the fabric you mentioned wouldn't stand up to being permanently wet/damp and would rot - not to mention the filters are tiny, and it would be a very fiddly job. I think it's because the kettles are quite inexpensive they don't bother making spare parts, and also as mentioned they still work without it (the fabric in my old kettle split so I chucked it).

Do you use one of these http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cadnit-KP000010-CADNIT-CM5540KETTLE-COLLECTOR/dp/B001F5SRMW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1322506867&sr=8-2 it will help cut down the amount of scale in your kettle, or as mentioned you can use filtered water in your kettle.

ormus

throw the filter away and put some marbles in the kettle.
they do the same job.
those steel mesh balls do the same too.

FlyingDonkeys

ormus wrote: »

throw the filter away and put some marbles in the kettle.
they do the same job.
those steel mesh balls do the same too.

Marbles! I will google that. Cheers
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FlyingDonkeys

Eliza wrote: »

Mine broke ages ago and I just use the kettle without, doesn't seem to make any difference. If you don't want to do that just put a tea strainer over your cup when you pour the water in.

Using a tea strainer - don't think all that limescale can be good for you - probably gives you kidney stones