# Here we talk about Kettles (and the occasional hot water tap) **URL:** \ **Category:** General Chat\ **Created:** [11 November 2022 18:01 UTC](https://community.monzo.com/t/here-we-talk-about-kettles-and-the-occasional-hot-water-tap/140638 "2022-11-11T18:01:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Peter\_G](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/monzo/user_avatar/community.monzo.com/peter_g/32/89632_2.png) [@Peter\_G](https://community.monzo.com/u/Peter_G)\ **Post date:** [11 November 2022 18:01 UTC](https://community.monzo.com/t/here-we-talk-about-kettles-and-the-occasional-hot-water-tap/140638/1 "2022-11-11T18:01:01Z")
So my kitchen kettle has come to the end of its useful life. And it’s struck me that I don’t really know much about kettles or what to look for. So! Has anyone got any excellent kettle recommendations? And has anyone gone fancy and replaced their kettle with one of those fancy hot boiling water tap things? Are they the future? _surprising lack of kettle emoji_ ---
**Author:** ![coffeemadman](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/monzo/user_avatar/community.monzo.com/coffeemadman/32/124177_2.png) [@coffeemadman](https://community.monzo.com/u/coffeemadman)\ **Post date:** [11 November 2022 18:09 UTC](https://community.monzo.com/t/here-we-talk-about-kettles-and-the-occasional-hot-water-tap/140638/3 "2022-11-11T18:09:23Z")
I’m obsessed with kettles that are clear and you can see the water boiling. I recommend ones with a Brita Filter in to combat water hardness, and regular descaling: [https://www.robertdyas.co.uk/special-categories/brita-filter-kettles](https://www.robertdyas.co.uk/special-categories/brita-filter-kettles) I love a kettle. I will pay more for one. I have no idea why either. ---
**Author:** ![breville\_monkey](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/monzo/user_avatar/community.monzo.com/breville_monkey/32/70932_2.png) [@breville\_monkey](https://community.monzo.com/u/breville_monkey)\ **Post date:** [11 November 2022 18:14 UTC](https://community.monzo.com/t/here-we-talk-about-kettles-and-the-occasional-hot-water-tap/140638/4 "2022-11-11T18:14:28Z")
> [@Peter\_G](#): > > surprising lack of kettle emoji Actually not that surprising as many cultures don’t use them, including North Americans. Anyway, if you have an induction hob, a hob kettle is probably the most efficient and quickest way to boil water. Also saves a plug socket. ---
**Author:** ![richycran](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a183cd/32.png) [@richycran](https://community.monzo.com/u/richycran)\ **Post date:** [11 November 2022 18:15 UTC](https://community.monzo.com/t/here-we-talk-about-kettles-and-the-occasional-hot-water-tap/140638/5 "2022-11-11T18:15:02Z")
Currently getting my kitchen re-done. Looked at boiling water taps. Couldn’t justify the cost and the loss of under-sink space. Also, it didn’t sit right with me that it would constantly be keeping water hot through the day and not being used - I’m not convinced this is more energy efficient than a kettle. However, I am in the market for a new kettle too and living in SE London have limescale galore - recommendations eagerly anticipated! ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_G](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/monzo/user_avatar/community.monzo.com/peter_g/32/89632_2.png) [@Peter\_G](https://community.monzo.com/u/Peter_G)\ **Post date:** [11 November 2022 18:18 UTC](https://community.monzo.com/t/here-we-talk-about-kettles-and-the-occasional-hot-water-tap/140638/6 "2022-11-11T18:18:14Z")
> [@richycran](#): > > Couldn’t justify the cost How much are we talking for one of those? (A friend has one: I asked him how much and he coughed and made very British noises that suggested that we should never speak of it again). ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_G](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/monzo/user_avatar/community.monzo.com/peter_g/32/89632_2.png) [@Peter\_G](https://community.monzo.com/u/Peter_G)\ **Post date:** [11 November 2022 18:20 UTC](https://community.monzo.com/t/here-we-talk-about-kettles-and-the-occasional-hot-water-tap/140638/7 "2022-11-11T18:20:41Z")
> [@breville\_monkey](#): > > Anyway, if you have an induction hob, a hob kettle is probably the most efficient and quickest way to boil water. Also saves a plug socket. I hadn’t thought of this. I am now deep in kettle-web: > **[Induction Kettle Vs. Electric: Which Is More Energy-Efficient | Iupilon](https://iupilon.com/induction-kettle-vs-electric-which-is-more-energy-efficient/)** > > Energy efficiency is a big deal when you are using electrical appliances to boil water and cook. An induction kettle may be your way out of larger energy bills if you belong to a big family. The electric kettle may not be as efficient as you think. ---
**Author:** ![Revels](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/monzo/user_avatar/community.monzo.com/revels/32/120556_2.png) [@Revels](https://community.monzo.com/u/Revels)\ **Post date:** [11 November 2022 18:21 UTC](https://community.monzo.com/t/here-we-talk-about-kettles-and-the-occasional-hot-water-tap/140638/8 "2022-11-11T18:21:03Z")
The Quooker ones are a few grand I think! ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_G](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/monzo/user_avatar/community.monzo.com/peter_g/32/89632_2.png) [@Peter\_G](https://community.monzo.com/u/Peter_G)\ **Post date:** [11 November 2022 18:21 UTC](https://community.monzo.com/t/here-we-talk-about-kettles-and-the-occasional-hot-water-tap/140638/9 "2022-11-11T18:21:46Z")
![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/monzo/original/3X/0/9/09f3d3ab4c1154be8d591c03c96adc422dc73624.gif) ---
**Author:** ![richycran](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a183cd/32.png) [@richycran](https://community.monzo.com/u/richycran)\ **Post date:** [11 November 2022 18:22 UTC](https://community.monzo.com/t/here-we-talk-about-kettles-and-the-occasional-hot-water-tap/140638/10 "2022-11-11T18:22:10Z")
Some of the higher end ones were stupidly expensive (£800+ from memory). Think I got down to c. £500 with… Fohen maybe and then gave up. Would rather spend a bit more on handles than a tap 🤷‍♂️ ---
**Author:** ![richycran](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a183cd/32.png) [@richycran](https://community.monzo.com/u/richycran)\ **Post date:** [11 November 2022 18:22 UTC](https://community.monzo.com/t/here-we-talk-about-kettles-and-the-occasional-hot-water-tap/140638/11 "2022-11-11T18:22:58Z")
> [@Peter\_G](#): > > I am now deep in kettle-web This is my rock and roll Friday evening sorted 😀 ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_G](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/monzo/user_avatar/community.monzo.com/peter_g/32/89632_2.png) [@Peter\_G](https://community.monzo.com/u/Peter_G)\ **Post date:** [11 November 2022 18:23 UTC](https://community.monzo.com/t/here-we-talk-about-kettles-and-the-occasional-hot-water-tap/140638/12 "2022-11-11T18:23:36Z")
> [@richycran](#): > > Currently getting my kitchen re-done. I’m idly thinking about maybe getting mine done. We might need a kitchen topic. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_G](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/monzo/user_avatar/community.monzo.com/peter_g/32/89632_2.png) [@Peter\_G](https://community.monzo.com/u/Peter_G)\ **Post date:** [11 November 2022 18:25 UTC](https://community.monzo.com/t/here-we-talk-about-kettles-and-the-occasional-hot-water-tap/140638/13 "2022-11-11T18:25:51Z")
> [@richycran](#): > > Think I got down to c. £500 with… Fohen maybe and then gave up. [https://fohen.co.uk/collections/best-selling/products/fohen-flare-polished-chrome-3-in-1-instant-boiling-water-kitchen-tap-with-handheld-flexible-spout?variant=43367566082306](https://fohen.co.uk/collections/best-selling/products/fohen-flare-polished-chrome-3-in-1-instant-boiling-water-kitchen-tap-with-handheld-flexible-spout?variant=43367566082306) I don’t _need_ this. But do I _want_ this? Hell yeah. ---
**Author:** ![breville\_monkey](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/monzo/user_avatar/community.monzo.com/breville_monkey/32/70932_2.png) [@breville\_monkey](https://community.monzo.com/u/breville_monkey)\ **Post date:** [11 November 2022 18:26 UTC](https://community.monzo.com/t/here-we-talk-about-kettles-and-the-occasional-hot-water-tap/140638/14 "2022-11-11T18:26:25Z")
I have a very nice looking one which sits on my stovetop. I’ll be honest, I think it cost like £70 although really that was because it looks neat. Anyway, induction boils so fast an electric kettle would feel slow to me now ---
**Author:** ![breville\_monkey](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/monzo/user_avatar/community.monzo.com/breville_monkey/32/70932_2.png) [@breville\_monkey](https://community.monzo.com/u/breville_monkey)\ **Post date:** [11 November 2022 18:27 UTC](https://community.monzo.com/t/here-we-talk-about-kettles-and-the-occasional-hot-water-tap/140638/15 "2022-11-11T18:27:59Z")
£600 for the worlds ugliest tap 😭 although hot water on demand is cool. ---
**Author:** ![richycran](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a183cd/32.png) [@richycran](https://community.monzo.com/u/richycran)\ **Post date:** [11 November 2022 18:28 UTC](https://community.monzo.com/t/here-we-talk-about-kettles-and-the-occasional-hot-water-tap/140638/16 "2022-11-11T18:28:33Z")
> **[Nordic kitchen induction pot 1 L from Eva Solo - NordicNest.com](https://www.nordicnest.com/brands/eva-solo/nordic-kitchen-induction-pot-1-l/?variantId=511489-01&country=GB&utm_source=google&utm_medium=surfaces&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgribBhDkARIsAASA5bv9uo5-54UlFTpi2GjAFZqYQZq2jfxqWgmderEqBcE9WSU5mbZZwwIaAiQMEALw_wcB)** > > Buy your Nordic kitchen induction pot 1 L from Eva Solo at Nordic Nest. ✓ 365 days return policy ✓ World-wide shipping ✓ Fast delivery Want! ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_G](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/monzo/user_avatar/community.monzo.com/peter_g/32/89632_2.png) [@Peter\_G](https://community.monzo.com/u/Peter_G)\ **Post date:** [11 November 2022 18:28 UTC](https://community.monzo.com/t/here-we-talk-about-kettles-and-the-occasional-hot-water-tap/140638/17 "2022-11-11T18:28:56Z")
> [@breville\_monkey](#): > > Anyway, induction boils so fast an electric kettle would feel slow to me now From [Kettle web](https://www.homeplace.in/induction-hob-kettle-vs-electric-kettle/): > **Induction kettles are time-taking** > > Induction hob kettles heats up slower when compared to electric kettles. So, if you are looking for a speedy kettle to boil faster, induction kettles are a lesser choice. ---
**Author:** ![breville\_monkey](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/monzo/user_avatar/community.monzo.com/breville_monkey/32/70932_2.png) [@breville\_monkey](https://community.monzo.com/u/breville_monkey)\ **Post date:** [11 November 2022 18:29 UTC](https://community.monzo.com/t/here-we-talk-about-kettles-and-the-occasional-hot-water-tap/140638/18 "2022-11-11T18:29:41Z")
You found my kettle 😄 ---
**Author:** ![ravipatel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f9ae1b/32.png) [@ravipatel](https://community.monzo.com/u/ravipatel)\ **Post date:** [11 November 2022 18:29 UTC](https://community.monzo.com/t/here-we-talk-about-kettles-and-the-occasional-hot-water-tap/140638/19 "2022-11-11T18:29:52Z")
> **[2022 NeXiaomi Mijia Electric Kettle 2 Smart Temperature Constant Home](https://a1smartshop.com/products/xiaomi-mijia-electric-kettle-2-smart-temperature-constant-home-appliances-electric-water-kettle-teapot-with-temperature-display)** > > Brand Name:XIAOMI > Origin:CN(Origin) > Model Number:Xiaomi Mijia Electric Kettle 2 > Product power:1800W > Capacity:1.5L > > > Xiaomi Mijia Electric Kettle 2 Smart Temperature Constant Home Appliances Electric Water Kettle Teapot with Temperature... ---
**Author:** ![richycran](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a183cd/32.png) [@richycran](https://community.monzo.com/u/richycran)\ **Post date:** [11 November 2022 18:30 UTC](https://community.monzo.com/t/here-we-talk-about-kettles-and-the-occasional-hot-water-tap/140638/20 "2022-11-11T18:30:16Z")
It is a thing of beauty 😀 ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_G](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/monzo/user_avatar/community.monzo.com/peter_g/32/89632_2.png) [@Peter\_G](https://community.monzo.com/u/Peter_G)\ **Post date:** [11 November 2022 18:30 UTC](https://community.monzo.com/t/here-we-talk-about-kettles-and-the-occasional-hot-water-tap/140638/21 "2022-11-11T18:30:45Z")
Well that is rather lovely. And this tap is life goals: > **[Futura Fizz Chrome 5-in-1 Tap](https://fohen.co.uk/products/futura-fizz-chrome-5-in-1-tap)** > > Available to pre-order. Estimated delivery 30th Nov. > The NEW Fohen 5-in-1 instant boiling hot and filtered water tap is the ultimate kitchen tap. It dispenses both standard hot & cold water as well as instant filtered 98° boiling hot... [Next page](https://community.monzo.com/t/here-we-talk-about-kettles-and-the-occasional-hot-water-tap/140638.md?page=2)