Couperwife Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 right, me and kev have just been talking eco living and carbon footprinting good grief - we have a varied and excting life dont we so we got talking about kettles which is the most eco freindly? and "electric plug in" one - or a "sit on the top of the stove and whistles when done" one? I think (dunno really ) that a "sit on the stove" is better for the environment, but then, dont know why, and also dont know of a brill eco friendly kettle to choose any suggestions? cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Not sure about kettles, but maybe keep the kettle for when larger amount of water needed, but use one of those Tefal 'One Cup' thingys ? Ah, googled it and it's a tefal 'Quick Cup' *Linky thing* My Dad was given one of these - it's good, just a little frustrating as it obviusly fills the cup a bit slower than a kettle does Whilst googling I also found this one didn't know there was such a thing as an eco kettle!) *2nd Linky thing* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzle Knit Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 A cooker on the stove definitely wouldn't be more eco-wotsit for me as I'd invariably forget about it, let the water boil dry, and, er burn the house down. (Or at the very least leave it boiling on the cooker for longer than strictly necessary) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 I think I've seen some survey about this - and it's the electric one. I've just bought a new electric one - a Morphy Richards, which is great apart from the noise it makes coming to the boil! Never thought to check this aspect ! Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 A cooker on the stove definitely wouldn't be more eco-wotsit for me as I'd invariably forget about it, let the water boil dry, and, er burn the house down. (Or at the very least leave it boiling on the cooker for longer than strictly necessary) Trust me they whistle so loud that you CAN'T ignore them. They are definately the Eco friendly option for me as the Aga is hot and already using electricity (although I have it switched off for more time that its on and it NEVER cools down). Whereas the Electric kettle would need plugging in and use more electricity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Ah, googled it and it's a tefal 'Quick Cup' *Linky thing* My Dad was given one of these - it's good, just a little frustrating as it obviusly fills the cup a bit slower than a kettle does We have one of these, & we love it! Although it doesn't get quite to boiling point (I think), it's still hot enough for a cuppa, and given that you don't have to actually wait around for the kettle to boil before you make your one or two cups of tea, it's quicker in our house at least! Also safer for the children to make hot drinks as they don't have to lift the kettle. It only pours (just short of) a mug of water at a time, so you just press the button to top the cup up if needs be. Great plan to have it stop automatically though, means I don't flood the kitchen.....! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 thanks for your insight I didnt know there was an official "eco" kettle either i wonder if it is as good as it could be, or if they are just playing on the name I like the idea of an "on the stove" kettle, it would alos get rid of one of our many plug-in gadgets that clutter up our rather huge but always untidy kitchen i shall continue my quest cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickweed Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I have recently acquired a new stove top whistling kettle and love it. It has made me more aware of only using the required amount of water because it takes longer to boil. It has the added benefit of fresh water being used each time which makes a better cup of tea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I suspect that the problem with the eco-kettle, one cup idea is that it is a lot more complex inside than a straightforward kettle so when it goes wrong (inevitable in this day and age) you will be throwing away a bunch of plastic and metal, whereas a top-of-the-stove kettle will go on forever nearly and can be passed down as a family heirloom. So you have to factor that in when deciding which is more eco-friendly! In our house, electric kettles have been only marginally more successful than toasters in durability (i.e. lasting only about 2 years per kettle vs 18 months for toasters). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Just realised a disadvantage of the One Cup, you have to replace the filter in it, at about £4 a go!! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 You need a Kelly Kettle!! - Kev would love it! We have one - it will keep Jake quiet all day, feeding it! We have a stove top which we use on top of the woodburner through the winter evenings when it is lit. It has a good whistle on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 lesley, ive just looked this up yes, you are right - kev would love it I may just have to get him one for the allotment I have decided that I want a RED stove top kettle now to find one cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Show him the video Cathy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFDDVPkx8AY Wonderful music, takes me back.....! And here is a red stove top one for you! http://shopping.msn.co.uk/prices/prestige-enamel-stove-top-kettle-red-2-0-litre/itemid23080161/?itemtext=itemname:prestige-enamel-stove-top-kettle-red-2-0-litre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 thats the one i was just looking at (looks around for christian hiding somewhere in the kitchen) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 The Tefal One Cup works perfectly well with out a filter in, we have a jug filter anyway so we fill it up from there. we've had one since just after they came out as I was sick to death of the boys reboiling kettle after kettle when they forgot they'd put the old one on. We tried a stove top on and I did really like it but again with teenagers they always filled it to the top for one cup and so wasted water and energy like crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 thats the one i was just looking at (looks around for christian hiding somewhere in the kitchen) cathy x Pssstt. I'm in the crisp cupboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 YOU HAVE A CRISP CUPBOARD?????? Oh I remember when I used to have a crisp cupboard - I loved my crisp cupboard... I'm also remembering why I no longer have a crisp cupboard - it's coming back to me......ah yes that was what made me a size 28. CHRISTIAN - step away from the crisp cupboard!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 Pssstt. I'm in the crisp cupboard! no wonder we only have 1 bag of barbeque beef crisps left you ate the worcester sauce ones didnt you cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Guilty as charged Anyway, back on topic Did you find a kettle Cathy? (you really should stop going off at a tangent Cathy)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 not got a kettle yet, still looking and ME???? going off topic. SOMEONE was stealing ALL of my crisps cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
