Are electric kettles safe?

[LaybackPandas]

I have one very similar to this one
http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo27 ... 1225509395

Today i put my finger under it to feel whats under there and i notice theres this circular line of metal under it, i believe this is the circular line that heats up to boil the water.
http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo27 ... 1225509398


is it safe?

[scruffmcgruff]

Blenders and toasters are safe, but there are still certain parts of them into which I would avoid inserting body parts. Just use common sense; don't touch the heating coil or take it into the bathtub and you'll be fine.

[Oni]

What body parts would you stick in a boiler, or under it, I mean what would fit in?

[Sam.]

I've used mine every day for over a year without any problems.

[Aphroditea]

I've used mine every day for over a year without any problems.

ditto! I have had mine for a year and a half and LOVE IT! And, honestly, with as out of it as I am first thing in the morning, I don't know what I would do without it

[JP]

When it comes to verifying safety of a product, look for the UL (Underwriters Laboratory) label on it. That means that it has been tested by them and passed their tests for product safety.

[MarshalN]

Well, something's gotta be hot to warm up the water. It's not magic.

So, it's either the stove or in this case, a circular steel tube that heats up when electricity runs through it.

[Artemis]

Agree. You should be fine. I've been using mine for about 6 months without any problems.

[thirtysixbelow]

Blenders and toasters are safe, but there are still certain parts of them into which I would avoid inserting body parts. Just use common sense; don't touch the heating coil or take it into the bathtub and you'll be fine.

Don't let this keep you from enjoying a nice warm bath with your other non-electric tea ware though. Kyusus are perfectly acceptable

[ABx]

Yup, it's safe There shouldn't be any current running through the water while it's heating as long as it's not broken (same as any electrical kitchen appliance).

Of course if you stick your fingers in a kettle of water while it's boiling, stray current will be the last thing on your mind

[LaybackPandas]

I also notice that inside the kettle there are little sand debris, little sticky too.

i wonder where it came from...dust build up over time, the water, or heating coil?

I believe this is the similar heating coil underneath the electric kettle. hope it wont leach anything bad in the water.. http://www.mhi-inc.com/PG3/IMAGES/updates/coil_glow.jpg
i though these heating coils are only meant to be used for stoves non contact with food?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39094285@N03/3639730009/

[ABx]

Just because it looks the same when it's red hot doesn't mean it's the same.

These kettles work pretty much all the same way. Kamjove is also a big brand. There's really nothing to worry about.

The stuff you see accumulating is almost certainly scale and/or sediment in the water. Filtering your water through a Brita (or similar) will help, but you can also get bits from the Brita filter itself (which is why you have it rinse it and dump the first couple of pitchers first).

But really, folks, if you're that concerned about your kettle, why not just buy a new one? I think that there are a lot of other things in this world that are more worth worrying about, but if you are really concerned then there are lots of people that would be more than happy to buy/trade it from you in the TeaSwap forum

[LaybackPandas]

cool. btw, i also notice that theres this oily film on top of the water.

[Love4TheLeaf]

Generally speaking, they're about as safe as any other electric appliance. But common sense is still in order and there could still be some risk associated with the use of any electrical appliance. Nothing is completely safe. Always be on the alert for anything unusual.

[LaybackPandas]

are there any electric kettles that doesnt use a heating coil ?