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Gas hob vs electric kettle
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DullGreyGuy said:More than once pulled the pan because it was bubbling notably but an instant read themometer in the middle of the depth of water read in the mid 80s0
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[Deleted User] said:PennineAcute said:blackshirtuk said:Is anyone going to test the cost using a microwave?
How the heck anyone can drink water that has been boiled in the microwave is beyond me.Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you. Anne Lamott
It's amazing how those with a can-do attitude and willingness to 'pitch in and work' get all the luck, isn't it?
Please consider buying some pet food and giving it to your local food bank collection or animal charity. Animals aren't to blame for the cost of living crisis.2 -
My kettle takes 45 seconds to boil a mug full .( Tower 3000 w )Twinings should know a few things about tea and they say never pour boiling water over a tea bag or tea, leave it to cool as you do not want to burn the tea. So I will try knocking off the kettle 5 secs before it boils to check this instruction Only used fresh or filtered water .0
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I'm sticking with my 2000w kettle (I have solar and 2Kw has less chance of using grid electricity than a 3Kw) when I make a cuppa tea.
I'm also going to keep on having a shower even though a strip wash at the sink with 1 litre of hot water and a flannel would cost less.
There are some money saving ideas that are simply too inconvenient for what they save.
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Solar PV 5.25kWp SW facing (14 x 375) Lux 3.6kw hybrid inverter installed Mar 22 and 9.6kw Pylontech battery
Daikin 8kW ASHP installed Jan 25
Octopus Cosy/Fixed Outgoing2 -
i've just started trying the gas hob experiment
no costings yet but god it takes ages to boil 400ml on the smallest flame setting......10-12mins on smallest flame!!!!
(using smallest flame to minimise wasted heat escaping from perimeter of kettle bottom)
are you guys boiling it in 3ish mins using a very high/highest flame?
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carpy said:no costings yet but god it takes ages to boil 400ml on the smallest flame setting......10-12mins on smallest flame!!!!carpy said:are you guys boiling it in 3ish mins using a very high/highest flame?N. Hampshire, he/him. Octopus Intelligent Go elec & Tracker gas / Vodafone BB / iD mobile. Ripple Kirk Hill member.
2.72kWp PV facing SSW installed Jan 2012. 11 x 247w panels, 3.6kw inverter. 34 MWh generated, long-term average 2.6 Os.Not exactly back from my break, but dipping in and out of the forum.Ofgem cap table, Ofgem cap explainer. Economy 7 cap explainer. Gas vs E7 vs peak elec heating costs, Best kettle!0 -
Glum said:DullGreyGuy said:More than once pulled the pan because it was bubbling notably but an instant read themometer in the middle of the depth of water read in the mid 80s
It's a long metal spike, normally used for sticking in a lump of meat but means you can measure the water temp at different levels in the water. Have two types, one thats a handle it folds into and the other on long wires that isnt as quick to read but designed for BBQs or ovens where you want more separation from the probe and the electronics.0 -
To improve costs draw water the day before use and store in a clean and sealed container so it reaches room temperature. Less energy will then be required to heat it.0
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Scarum said:To improve costs draw water the day before use and store in a clean and sealed container so it reaches room temperature. Less energy will then be required to heat it.Water doesn't spontaneously heat itself. The water in your container will be taking heat from it's surroundings. Heat that (at this time of year) you have paid to put there.N. Hampshire, he/him. Octopus Intelligent Go elec & Tracker gas / Vodafone BB / iD mobile. Ripple Kirk Hill member.
2.72kWp PV facing SSW installed Jan 2012. 11 x 247w panels, 3.6kw inverter. 34 MWh generated, long-term average 2.6 Os.Not exactly back from my break, but dipping in and out of the forum.Ofgem cap table, Ofgem cap explainer. Economy 7 cap explainer. Gas vs E7 vs peak elec heating costs, Best kettle!1
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