I bought this item to heat up small amounts of water at low power consumption intervals in my solar powered home. A little bit of quick hot water to wash a few dishes in the morning or make a quick cup of tea, all with saving a few fumes of propane on the stove, ('cause those few bits of savings added together equals more savings.) I use all types of energy in a miserly fashion as if I live in way out backwoods Alaska, but unfortunately I live front range Rockies instead, where monetary earnings can also be slim. ''A penny saved is a penny earned.'' -Ben Franklin-
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In the early mornings, when we are traveling, I can warm up hot water or coffee (or any drink) without making noise. If I use the microwave, it wakes my husband. I also do this at home in the mornings when I am up and he is still sleeping. It takes only about 3 minutes to have the drink hot. I set a timer at home so I don't forget it! I make sure its hook is on the side of the cup and that there is enough liquid to cover most of the metal part. I simply rinse it immediately after using it. (Don't immerse the handle.) I have two of these now, one for home and one in my suitcase ready to go.
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This isn't the first one of these devices I have owned, and based on the previous ones ease of use, durability and performance I bought another, only because I couldn't readily find the one that uses AC power, and the other one I still have is intended for 12v vehicle use only. The old 120v AC device is over 45 years old, and the 12v one is from 1991, still going strong. This newest one has an ample length cord and is made with more modern materials that appear to be more rugged and less prone to damage from heat. There's not much else to say except that when the urge hits to get quick hot water for a quick cup of instant coffee or a cup of soup, For under $9.00 it seems more sense to use this instead of a microwave or tea kettle.
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Wouldn't be without one of these. Often comes in handy. Just do not forget the part of the directions that tell you to always have it submerged in water when it is plugged in. If you plug it before, and the drop it in, IT WILL ruin it. Lol I had my last one for soooooo many years, and recently I pulled it out to use totally thinking about how amazing that I have had it so long and it still works. Lol Well, it had been awhile since using it, and I forgot about the importance of it always being submerged when plugged in. That very loud sizzle when I dunked it in the water reminded me, lol and that was the last cup it boiled. Lol But, man oh man, I way got my monies worth outta that little thing. Not sure why it is not good to do that, but the element hears up almost instantly, and it for sure does not sound like it should be dunked in the liquid, after it has heated up, which is litetally seconds. So just remember that important not, and the thing should last ya 20 years. Especially if it is a good quality one like this looks to be.Read full review
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I was really hoping for an easy to use solution to keeping my tea hot that I drink a few times a day while I'm working in my office at home. Unfortunately, and VERY disappointingly, even though it heats very quickly, it absolutely doesn't work for me, and turned out to be a waste of my money! :( Good points: It heats very quickly, and dries quickly since it's so warm. Unacceptable points: 1 - it's ONLY good for a standard size coffee or tea cup, where the heating coil comes close to the bottom of the cup. Any cups taller than that are a problem as your drink gets closer to the bottom. 2 - The heater will only fit/hang onto cups with thin side wall. It won't hang on the rim of cups or mugs with a thicker wall. 3 - Even though it heats very quickly, having to unplug it while it's still in the liquid is very awkward! It should have an on/off switch on the heater, or as close to the heater as possible. Again... I'm very disappointed. However, as a result, a friend and I are going to invent a much better, more versatile method of keeping drinks hot / warm! :)Read full review
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