"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
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> On 11/08/2013 4:19 PM, graham wrote:
>
>>>> Exactly the same applies to a microwave, or any method. The one thing
>>>> that make an electric kettle more efficient than a microwave is its
>>>> thermostically controlled.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> It takes my electric kettle less than two minutes boil enough water to
>>> make 6 cups of coffee in the French press.
>>>
>> Dave:
>> What make is it? Mine takes "forever" and I put it down to the 1500W
>> element.
>
>
> It is a Hamilton Beach cool touch cordless.
>
I bought mine from the Bay a few years ago and it has always been slow,
which I put down to the inevitably lower power input compared to 240v
kettles in the UK. HB aren't expensive so I'll Have to give it a try.
Thanks!
Graham