On Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:07:25 -0700 (PDT), David
wrote:

Hi there,

We are currently on the look out for yet another new kettle, we have
been through many from Breville, Rusell Hobbs, Prestige etc

All of them end up leaking after a few years of use, so can any of you
recommend a kettle that will last a long time and do the job quickly
and effectively, it will have to be a rapid boil element.

Although I have an affinity for Dualit stuff on account of build
quality and serviceability, I have to say that their range of kettles
is pretty dire.

I've had a Russell Hobbs 3064 'cordless' for several years now, and it
seems to be my most reliable to date (famous last words!). I have no
idea about availability of replacement elements (the element isn't
visible in this one); I think most kettles nowadays are intended to be
'throw-away' designer accessories.

--
Frank Erskine