On 29 Mar, 22:08, David wrote:
On 29 Mar, 21:59, Rod wrote:



On 29/03/2010 21:30, David wrote:

On 29 Mar, 21:14, *wrote:
On 29/03/2010 21:07, 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.

Thanks

Krups FLF2 (IIRC).

How old is it? Reviews don't look very promising.

Shame they only do black. We've got the previous model in white.

Black will match our kitchen perfectly.

At least 5 years. Being the FLF1 it is only 1700 watts - maybe the
higher rating of the FLF2 makes it less reliable?

People are complaining of problems leaky handles, failing switches
etc, Funny though as some people have had no problems at all.


Yes, I've never had problems with a kettle. Get a cheapish fast boil
one, it er, boils fast and thats it. Maybe if you have acidic water if
could speed corrosion, but it thats the case, surely kettle descaler
would destroy the thing in minutes !
So what if you have to buy a new one every 5 years ? Get one for
christmas !
Simon.