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the pot i bought has leaked rusty water from day one. even if that were not a problem, the pot has no on-off switch, and the spout is awkward to pour from, so i always end up making up a mess in addition to the mess from the leaks. stay away from this potunless your aim is to water your furniture.
Heats water fast, but the rust build-up around the heating element is the result of a serious design flaw. Make sure that you thoroughly dry this after each use. If you forget to empty the excess water, in less than 8 hours you will have a rusty surprise waiting for you.
I inherited a Rival hot water pot from my older brother that he had used for years during college. The one drawback is that you have to plug and unplug the kettle to turn it on and there's no automatic shut-off, which could be annoying if you use it all the time or forget that you've left it on. It still works great. If you crank it up to the highest setting it will heat a full pot to boiling in under 3 minutes, and you can adjust the temperature down to a low simmer if you want to keep the water hot for a while. Some of the more expensive kettles (like the Braun Express Electric Water Kettles) have automatic shut-offs and manual on/off buttons, but they are also about five times the price of the Rival. For light, occasional use, this little kettle perfect for my purposes.
I checked to make sure it was dry and noloose wires, but it seems physically normal. Soon after I started usingit, white flecks of unknown stuff started appearing in the water. Don't listen to the people who just bought it and think it's great.I've had this product for roughly 6 months. In any case, I'll notuse it again as it could become a fire hazard. Atfirst I thought it was due to our hard water, but I've read this is acommon complaint.Despite this, it heated water up quickly and seemed to work fine.until recently. It began giving off an odd burning plastic smell andthe heat was much weaker. Get a better model. This onemay be cheap, but it's also junk.
By the time you've got your tea or oatmeal or whatever set up, the water is ready. You may not want to display this pot on your countertop, being plain, serviceable-looking and frankly, somewhat cheesy. Have bought high-end kettles that look terrific before, but I've been using this cheap pot solidly for several years and it's still so good I sat down and wrote this review. That said, it is the best little appliance for heating water I've ever used. Very, very fast, and quiet (no whistles or pings). Easy to clean, too. Oh, and ideal for dorms and offices.
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