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28-02-2021, 08:07 PM
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Re: electric kettle vs whistling stove top kettle?

In terms of cost Which say gas is the cheaper option.
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28-02-2021, 09:01 PM
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Re: electric kettle vs whistling stove top kettle?

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In terms of cost Which say gas is the cheaper option.
Yes. I wonder by how much.........
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28-02-2021, 11:05 PM
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Re: electric kettle vs whistling stove top kettle?

Apparently gas is 3-4 times cheaper per kw
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28-02-2021, 11:22 PM
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Re: electric kettle vs whistling stove top kettle?

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Apparently gas is 3-4 times cheaper per kw
But the energy in kWh is about one thirtieth for a kettle. Not a lot.
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28-02-2021, 11:57 PM
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Re: electric kettle vs whistling stove top kettle?

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But the energy in kWh is about one thirtieth for a kettle. Not a lot.
The other problem with electric kettles is that they have made them deliberately switch off when the water isn't as hot as I'd like. Seems to be 80 degrees in some cases. I'm sure this is some sneaky way to make us help the environment but all it does is make you have to boil more water when the tea is cold. Apparently the boiling point of water also varies depending on your altitude. So with a stove top kettle you have more control over the temperature.
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Re: electric kettle vs whistling stove top kettle?

I use an electric jug to make tea but for coffee I use the microwave after putting the coffee, water and milk in the cup.

I would suggest that is the most efficient and cheapest way of making coffee though, frankly, I just do it that way for the convenience.
 
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