Hot water dispenser or kettle?

Shysal have you not considered physiotherapy for your aching shoulders? Your doctor would be able to offer this and other treatments available.

We have a hot water tap and it is brilliant. I don't ever want to go back to the kettle! Before that we had a "press the button" kettle which provided a cup at a time. It was ok but nothing like our hot tap which also provides cold filtered water too.

Shysal

May I ask where you ordered this unit from please? It would be ideal for my elderly neighbour who has trouble lifting the kettle also. And it’s a fantastic price.

I’ve been looking recently and can’t find anything that looks as good

Thanks

I was sent this a few days ago. You might find it of interest.

Pearlsaminger, I ordered from appliancesdirect.co.uk. Mine was cheaper as it was new with damaged box. If your neighbour wants to make cups of hot drink I wouldn't recommend this one as it flows continuously until turned off. It would be easy to walk away and forget! Other models have the option of dispensing just a cupful at a time then stopping automatically. Most domestic appliance retailers sell a selection of suitable models.

Mine came today. It does a good job but the flow is quite slow. I must be sure to take my own advice and not walk away!

Jaye53. Thank you for your suggestion. I have old shoulder injuries which limit my movement (for which I received physio) plus Rheumatoid Arthritis. Sometimes I have no problems but on other occasions a heavy kettle causes pain.

Don't know anything about hot water dispensers afraid but did research a hot water tap. So expensive to install and very expensive to run. Takes about 15 years to break even compared to boiling a kettle.

These water heaters still need to be filled from a jug, or taken to a tap, unless you buy an expensive one that is plumbed in. I have friends with one and to me the water always tastes stale.

I like my water dispenser as I'd put the kettle on, walk away, come back, boil the kettle again etc. and never actually get a drink. Now, after I've put it on I do at least have a lukewarm drink waiting for me.

Sorry to deviate from the original topic but I have often wondered how the running costs of a hot water tap that is on a boiling point all the time matches a kettle that is frequently boiled with small amounts for just one or two mugs of tea.

Does anyone know?

I live in a very hard water area and get really fed up with descaling my kettle but assume this isn't an issue with a hot water tap.

Have one and it’s AMAZING. Not cheap I admit but if you can afford it don’t think twice.

Aeogirl - that is why earlier on I advised getting a hot water dispenser with a large capacity. I fill mine with a jug - no effort. Also has a filter in it, so water is very fresh tasting.

Ramblingrose22. I think the taps are cheaper to run because the water is only heated (or cooled) as it flows through the tap, so no hot water reservoir. A bit like my gas combi boiler which gives instant hot water with no tank. Mind you, it would take some time for the saving to cover the cost of fitting one of the whistles and bells taps!!
The machine I posted about works on the same principle.

Shysal, we have one very similar to the one in your picture and it's brilliant. Only takes about 30 seconds per cup, and if you make one straight after another it's even quicker as the element is already warm. We only use a kettle if we have visitors now. It's more efficient energy wise as it only boils a cupful at a time. The only thing I would say is to get one that will boil enough for a mug and not just a cup if that is what you drink from. The weight is the same as a kettle, but you only fill it after making about 6 cups as the water in the tank is only stored and not boiled each time you turn it on. Hope this helps.

Regarding boiling water taps, I always worry that a child might scald themselves using this by accident instead of the ordinary ones. Does anyone have any info on whether this is likely?

I'm still puzzled as to how Shysal will solve this. Surely a full hot water bottle is just as heavy to lift as a full kettle or full saucepan?

I'd say that depends as you can carry a full hot water bottle under your arm whereas a kettle or saucepan the strain is through your wrist elbow and shoulder.

Wouldnt be without mine. Saves water, saves electic as it only boils one cup at a time. And no lifting except to fill it up x

You can get an adaptive stand for.your kettle, approx 30-50 and just fill from a small jug.

You don't need to lift the kettle, it tilts safely in a cradle.

A lot safer n cheaper than going to the expense of a water heater, all the filters you'll need to buy, when the cradle will fit almost all kettles, Inc cordless types.

georgia - hot water taps have an excellent safety feature built in which prevents that tap being put on by accident.