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02-02-2020, 02:12 PM
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I love my Prestige automatic electric kettle as it’s the only brand, l have found that doesn’t make the water taste funny when you boil it. Other brands l have found, give the boiled water, a chemical or metallic taste.

Yesterday and today, it wouldn’t automatically switch off and steam was coming out from the automatic switch.
They don’t do this kettle anymore and l was was sad that l’d have to get a different one.

Before l rushed out to buy a new one, I decided to look online for any tips to rectify the fault.
Luckily, there was. It stated, sometimes the tube that runs down to activate the automatic switch, gets furred up. I inspected my unplugged kettle and sure enough it had a thin layer of limescale around it. I removed this and now my kettle is working perfectly again.

Result! Hail the internet!
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02-02-2020, 03:14 PM
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Well done art..
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02-02-2020, 04:04 PM
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That's saved you a few squid on a new kettle, Art.
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02-02-2020, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Primus1 ->
Well done art..
Thanks, Primus. It was worth a try and l’m pleased it worked!
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02-02-2020, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Percy Vere ->
That's saved you a few squid on a new kettle, Art.
Yes, Percy....at least 60 squid. I could have paid COD!
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02-02-2020, 05:06 PM
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Oooo, that must be so satisfying, Artangel. Now you can sit back with a cup of tea and stare at your kettle, enjoying your accomplishment!

When things go awry around here, it's usually Youtube that comes to the rescue.
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02-02-2020, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Surfermom ->
Oooo, that must be so satisfying, Artangel. Now you can sit back with a cup of tea and stare at your kettle, enjoying your accomplishment!

When things go awry around here, it's usually Youtube that comes to the rescue.
Surfermom, I do service my Dyson upright vacuum cleaner after watching a video on YouTube.

In fact, after my recent electrical successes, l am considering taking in a bit of repair work!

Did you know, l’m a dabhand at fitting mop heads onto mop handles too?
I think you might remember the thread l started about it?
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02-02-2020, 05:49 PM
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Thats so satisfying....I love it when I manage to fix things,

Well done Arty
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02-02-2020, 06:08 PM
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Nothing like keeping your spout clean for your water to run clear
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02-02-2020, 07:07 PM
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We found the trick is with electric kettles, to prevent that metallic taste, is to never use previously boiled water, empty the kettle and use fresh water each time.
 
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