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Default Electric Kettle?



Cshenk wrote:
> "Tracy" wrote
>
>> I saw in the small appliances thread that some use an electric kettle
>> instead of the traditional stove top type. Just wondering why you prefer
>> the electric version. I am thinking of getting one myself. Brand
>> recommendations?

>
> As a non-user of such, I cant recommend a brand but they can be useful to
> have hot water always ready for making tea, powdered coffee, noodle packs
> (ramen bowls). They are not all that energy efficient in themselves but if
> you find you need hot (almost boiling) water always ready due to use
> patterns, it would be cheaper than heating it over and over on the stove or
> in the microwave.
>
>

Cost isn't an issue - though I am not a energy hog.
I am looking for a replacement for the yucky looking "stainless" model
on my stove top.

Curious how much is costs to boil water on the gas stove versus boiling
in an electric kettle?


-Tracy