Best compact device to boil water on the road
Nov 3, 2010, 3:31 pm
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They will catch fire if you let all the water boil out, and if you don't wipe it dry after each use it may start to get some nasty scale build up, but if it does, you just buy another one.
Nov 4, 2010, 3:59 am
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Not so sure about them catching fire. They are UL listed if you buy them in the USA and UL would not allow such a hazard. I know mine has boiled dry a couple of times in five years of regular use and still works just fine. It did dull the nickel plating, but that hasn't affected performance. I expect the heating element could burn out in the end, buts since it is not exposed, being inside a metal steel tube, there would be no fire.
Note the dual voltage ones don't actually do any voltage conversion, they just work twice as fast anywhere that has 220V - so don't be disappointed at the time to boil if you buy one and try it in the USA - it will work much better in Europe.
Note the dual voltage ones don't actually do any voltage conversion, they just work twice as fast anywhere that has 220V - so don't be disappointed at the time to boil if you buy one and try it in the USA - it will work much better in Europe.
Last edited by scunnered; Nov 5, 2010 at 3:26 am Reason: typo
Nov 4, 2010, 7:58 am
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I have traveled with a coil gizmo for decades with no issues. I carry along my own cup as well. I have tried carrying along a small water boiler which sell for about $10 in the US, but they do take up a lot of space in my checked bag even when I pack stuff inside them.
The coils last me about 2 years before they just quit working. No apparent risk of fire.
The coils last me about 2 years before they just quit working. No apparent risk of fire.
Nov 4, 2010, 9:56 am
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Nov 9, 2010, 3:12 pm
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Immersion rod works well - $15 at REI with an adapter - http://www.rei.com/product/781694