Today you will not be surprised by an electric kettle. Virtually every kitchen has this indispensable device for daily use. A little less common thermopot. Its advantage is that the water does not cool down after boiling and there is no need to re-boil after a while. In other words, a thermo-pot is a thermos-kettle, which saves your time and money very much. Choosing a thermalpot is not an easy process, because there are many functions and characteristics that significantly affect the cost of the device.
Which heatpot is better to buy?
In this article we will look at tips on how to choose the right thermo, what to look for when buying it. The choice of a thermopot depends first of all on what exactly you expect from it and how much you are willing to pay for it. Consider a list of what should be in the thermo.
When buying, pay attention to the presence of several temperature regimes. If this is an inexpensive model, then the regime is most likely only one. In more advanced versions, there can be up to three such modes.
For a small family it is enough to have a teapot for 2.5 liters, but for an office or a large company it is better to choose a model with a volume of about 5 liters.
Very useful is the function of maintaining a certain temperature after boiling. You simply indicate on the display the temperature that the device should maintain after boiling water. There are options with forced boiling. If the water cools down to a temperature below the one you set on the display, the heatpot heats it.
It is better to choose a model of thermopot with a decrease in the level of chlorine, as this is actual when there is a child in the house. In this case, the device boils water for at least 3 minutes, which significantly reduces the chlorine content in the water. Do not forget to consult the consultant and the availability of different filters.
There are thermopot functions, which very often play a decisive role in the selection. For example, a self-cleaning device eliminates the need to monitor the scale on the walls.
When deciding which thermo pin to buy, pay attention to the presence of a mechanical pump or electric pump. If the house is cut off electricity, you can not use a thermo-pump with an electric pump, even if it already has water. But this does not affect the mechanical pump.
Before going to the store, it is better to think in advance of the place where you will place your purchase. The fact is that the thermopot is a rather heavy device and has a more impressive look than a standard teapot. You do not have to move it even when making tea. There are models with special valves, on which it is enough to press a cup so that the water flows.
One of the most important functions of this device is a strait protection system and the surface of the enclosure that does not heat up. If you accidentally overturn the device, the water does not pour out of it, you can safely touch it - you will never burn.
How to choose a good heatpipe?
Now let's sum up. So, you came to the store and stand in front of the shelf with several models of thermo-potholes. Before choosing your "own" heatpot, pay attention to the following points:
- volume. If you have a small family, then it does not make sense to buy a large thermo-pot;
- a heating element. Thermopots are disk and spiral. Here you can safely start from the experience when selecting an electric kettle;
- hand pump. With it, you can pour water even when the electricity is turned off. This is especially convenient for a family where there are small children;
- display. It is very convenient (and sometimes necessary) to know the temperature of the water in the tank and to be able to install it;
- Pay attention to the filters and self-cleaning function.