Review of American Wick AW4E Replacement Kerosene Wick

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This wick is a perfect fit for the 10KBTU radiant heaters made by Sengoku under model numbers CTN-110 and HM-110 etc.. They are a higher quality wick than the one that comes with the heaters, and I recommend that it be installed before suffering with the factory wick. These are also the same wicks sold by the famous kerosene wick expert Miles. A good buy!

Update: 3/6/2013 This wick does not have the line at the same place as the factory wick, it is higher. I thought this was a mistake, but I believe it is because this wick brings up more kerosene than the factory wick so it has to be set what seems to be 1/4" lower. I placed this wick at the same height as the factory wick, and there was no way to adjust the heat properly. Next time, I will trust the line on the product.

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I bought these for the replacement on my CTN-110 heater and they work perfect. I must say that this is a perfect little heater for a small house too, sometimes we run this as our only heat source and it keeps our house at 71. So, if you have or want a heater like that....these are a perfect fit.

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We bought an extra wick while on the site. Saves hunting around mid winter if stock wick with new stove needs replacing during a cold snap or electric out. Was just easier than shop around on other sites for cheaper price and shipping.

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Mail packaging is safe and nicely done. The item is new and as advertised and was received as per schedule. Meantime I keep it for the coming winter. But for sure this serves my purpose.

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This wick is too small to fit the Mega-110 that I bought it for. Even the packaging said it was the correct fit. No the wick was way too small.

Holmes HCH4166SIL-U Twin Ceramic Heater with Thermostat Reviews

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We just purchased this heater yesterday because our back bedroom drops to freezing temperatures at night. On the lowest setting it made a noticeable difference in our bedroom within a few minutes. I love the automatic temp settings, it shuts off when it reaches the level you set it at and turns back on when it begins to get cool again. We left this heater on throughout the night on our dresser, and it made such a huge difference! Its not as quiet as a ceiling fan, but its not uncomfortably loud either. Im very impressed with this product!

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As technology progreses, this becomes an out of date heater. Two heating settings, one rotating thermostat to set temp, no remote controller, with a simple fan to blow heated air to warm the surrounding space. On the other hand, what a heater can do for you is to heat the surrounding and rest while the temp reach the set point. All the fancy design with high technology can make a heater looks great and standing out, but still do the same basic job heat and rest, and can not design in other way to save any electricity.

If you need a heater with basic function, this may be good enough. Look for a good deal around to get one under $20. No reliability data available at this moment.

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I recommend this heater with no 2nd thoughts. I got this Heater as a Christmas gift I think in 2005 and every winter I can sleep Warm and Toasty. So toasty that sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night to take off my sweater or jacket that I'd be sleeping in. My sister bought this heater from a Target store and it came in a special Buy One Get One Free offer. I L

Cheap Bionaire Mini-Tower Ceramic Programmable Digital Thermostat Heater

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Purchased at a brick and mortar retailer. Worked well for about four months. It almost went out in a blaze of glory when it shorted out dramatically and smelled like it was catching fire. Fortunately I was in the room when it happened and was able to unplug it before it did any damage.

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I HAVE RECIEVED THE BIONAIRE TOWER DIGITAL HEATER, IT WAS PACKAGED AND ALL THE ITEMS WERE DELIVERED, IT WAS JUST

WHAT I WANTED, A HEATER THAT WAS NOT BIG AND INTRUSIVE, BUT GENERATED, ENOUGH HEAT TO GET THROUGH THOSE COLD, COLD,

WINTER NIGHTS!! THE HEATER IS OF COURSE REMOTE, AND THAT WAS GREAT, I TURNED IT ON, AND THE HEAT WAS TREAMENDOUS,

THEN, I CHOOSE TO USE THE ROTATING FAN, THE HEATER WILL ROTATE BACK AND FORTH, LEFT TO RIGHT, IT'S GREAT!

LAST YEAR I FROZE, BECAUSE MY HEAT SYSTEM COULD NOT KEEP THE HOUSE HEATED, BUT KNOW I HAVE HELP!! I BROUGHT

ONE FOR THE BEDROOM, AND I GOT ONE FOR THE DINING ROOM. WHERE IAM THE MOST, ON MY COMPUTER, THESE HEATERS ARE

SMALL BUT, BOY THEY GIVE OUT HEAT, JUST AS IF THEY WHERE BIG STANDARD HEARTERS. ALSO, THEIR LESS ON THE BGE BILL!

BETTY PARKER

WARM & TOASTY IN MARYLAND

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Simple to set up, small, and safe. Bought it for the 80-something mother-in-law's room. Push button controls on the unit, control it's operation and this is good as I hate searching for my mother-in-law's lost remotes (bad enough that I have to find her cane or teeth). My wife moves it to the shower for the 80-somethings comfort --so it is easily carried too. A little more money for this one but it is quiet, easy, more-safe, portable, and WORKS!

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I bought this for our boys room. I liked that it had a digital programmable thermometer. The one we had only had heat settings in increments of 5 degrees. I wanted to keep my sons room at 68 degrees so I bought this model. It goes on and off a lot and you can't see the temperature that it is set at unless you turn on a light. Next time I buy a space heater I want the display to be back lit. It is in our 4 month old's room now and it doesn't seem to wake her up (she's a heavy sleeper just like her brother. I've vacuumed and the dogs have barked etc. while she's slept since she was born). It keeps the room warm but it drives me nuts when I am nursing and it keeps clicking on and off every minute or so (even when the door is shut). It seems like it is wasting energy. I would buy a different one next time.

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I LOVE THIS HEATER... it does a great job with little space and is totally adjustable the heat is perfect and I find no faults with the design as it is almost impossible to tip... buy it

Discount Sunpentown WA-1061H 10000 BTU SlimLine Air Conditioner with Heater

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Granted, It was 90 degrees out when I first used the Ac on the bridge of my 50' Yacht.

It just did not cool my 15'X15' bridge. The best that it got was 10 degrees cooler than the outside Temp.

I did like the controls, and the remote. I liked the two speed fan as well.

The air direction fins (Side to side) really do not do the job. The water discharge plastic pipe should expand and stretch another foot or so.

I have not used the Heater yet, so I can not grade that function.

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Reviews of Alpha Electric Igniter Portable Propane Gas Stove Range Camping

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I read some of the reviews about this burner and I was somewhat nervous about purchasing. I hunted for something similar, but all searches lead me back to this model. The burner is well made, quite heavy metal, and worked fabulously. The starter kicked in the flame each time, although I did have a long lighter handy in case. I used this burner to prepare paella on my new 15" paella pan. I loved it. Heavy duty, worked well for me, was easy to light and control the flame... I am glad I took a chance on this one!

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I purchased this burner to melt lead in a large cast iron pot. I was frustrated with the smaller burner I had as it would take over 2 hours to melt 30lbs of lead. This burner is very stable and had a 30 pound pot of lead melted to 600 degrees in just 40 minutes, and with the flame control, I could easily set the heat down to keep the temperature constant. Wish I had bought this a year ago. It attached easily to a standard propane tank for the grill. Electric start does not always fire it up on the first try, but I have never known an electric start to work 100% anyway.

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Great burner low is low for keeping warm and high is high enough for wok cooking. It is hard to find a burner that can do both. This is the one. The hose is maybe 4 feet which is a good length. Fitting on the regulator is correct for a USA propane tank.

However it has a few quirks:

* It is for a table so the table needs to be metal or a heatproof material. It gets hot underneath.

* The other item to watch out for is the flared fitting connection. This unit came with a rubber gasket. Check with your plumber or gas technician to see if a gasket is EVER needed on a brass flare fitting. I have many propane stoves with the same flared fitting and NONE of them have a gasket. I did try using the gasket and seals well and does not leak but the fitting sure feels funny and not rock solid like my other stove fittings.

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Nice solid product, not to happy with the hose and regulator, it just has regular hose clamps on it and the tank connection don't fit on the new 25lb tanks.

It needs the little (tit or male pin )to push the gas valve in when you tighten it so if you buy the stove you have to buy a new hose and regulator.

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I purchased the Big Bertha stove to fire up a large (7 quart jar capacity) pressure cooker for canning. Upon arrival, the stove was banged around during shipping and did not sit level upon a flat surface. I was able to file down the offending leg slightly and now it sits rock solid level. In operation, this stove gets hellishly hot, it can boil a full pot of water in minutes. The 6 ft gas hose is rather sticky and smells of plastic resins and chemicals. This stove works well, has a full range of adjustment and puts out sufficent heat for pressure canning purposes. You can set a large pot on this unit with the controls being accessable.

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I purchased two of these units. After running for two days, one unit leaked all over my hardwood floors. No water would come from the drain. On the third day, the other unit leaked and soaked the entire bedroom rug. I was quite upset, I was ready to throw both of them in the truck and bring them to the landfill. The next day, my temper cooled down some, so rather than shipping both of these back to soleus, I took one of them apart to see what the problem was. There is a small water pump in the front of the unit that pumps water up and over the condensor coils to help cool it and send the moisture out the exhaust. There is a small hose that leads from the water pump to the condensor coil. This hose was just laying in there, it was never hooked up. I re-connected it and I ran the unit for a week. Everything worked fine.No more leaks! I then proceded to take the second one apart to find the same exact problem. Both units have been in service now for about a month and I haven't had any other issues. I must say though that I was less than impressed with the quality of workmanship.

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Before buying a portable air conditioner, it helps to understand what you can expect and not expect from it. There is no way it will provide the cooling of central air, ductless air or even a really good window unit. I have owned all of these and speak from experience. However, when you move into a condo with all kinds of restrictions about what can be visible from the exterior or constraints on the architectural structure, then the portable is the best answer.

I have owned 4 of these and three different brands. My condo has three separate major spaces, 2 smaller for bedroom suite and office/den. The main living space is larger than the max recommended for any 120 volt unit, and that is where I now have the Soleus LX140.

The two smaller spaces are cooled with GE 10,000 BTU units that I have had for 5 years. HE quit making these units the year after I bought them They are quiet and have held up and keep the spaces in the upper 70s when the ambient temperature is in the mid 90s.

I used to have and Edgestar in the main space. I live in the Seattle area so only need the cooling about 2 months a year, and then not every day. The Edgestar was the worst unit I have ever owned. It was the noisiest unit and it quit in the middle of the second season. I called the manufacturer in Texas and they said it only had a 90 day warranty. They also said they had no service reps in the Pacific NW and couldn't help. After lengthy searching, I found one person who said they fixed them. After spending over $300, it still didn't work. The service tech said he would take it to the shop and return it in "New Condition." That was a year ago and I have never seen him or the unit again.

So I bought the Soleus. I found a dealer in Portland where I knew I could get to if needed. The manufacturer is in California, I can get there pretty easily too. Also, the Soleus has a 1 year warranty. I ordered the unit and it was delivered in 7 days. I set it up immediately but found that you had to use the remote to turn on the fan oscillator. It had to be the receiver or the transmitter, but I didn't know how to tell. I called the dealer, and within a few hours I got a call back from the manufacturer. They said they would send a new remote. If it still didn't work, they would send a label and an RMA. I got the remote in three days and everything worked.

The Soleus runs about 10 db quieter than the Edgstar. My main living space has 594 square feet and with partial cathedral ceilings about 5565 cubic feet. I am on the top floor, facing southwest with ceiling to floor glass across the entire space. Without any AC, the space has reached 110 degrees when it was 95 outside in the late afternoon. Also, there are no opening windows or sliding doors, so I am venting the unit up the fire place flu.

This week we had three days in the 90's. When it reached 98 degrees outside, the Soleus kept the space at 81. When the temperature reached 85 today, the Soleus kept the space in the mid 70s.

CONS: The only con I have at this point is that the fan oscillation is vertical instead of side to side.

The next test will be longevity as to how long it will hold up. However, at this time, the Soleus LX140 has proven to be the best unit of its type that I have used and I am very impressed with the technical service assistance of the manufacturer.

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If you are looking for a portable air conditioner/heat pump avoid this product and manufacturer. While the unit is satisfactory when running, once any problems develop that require service outside the warranty period, you may as well junk it. My unit lasted just 14 months and developed a leak that ruined my floor. Considering that I only used the air conditioning function during the summer, it only lasted one cooling season.

There is no local service network to fix even the most minor problem. I suppose that you could ship the unit back as was suggested by Soleusair for repair, but have you ever struggled with boxing and shipping a large unit that weighs 50 or 60 pounds, to say nothing about the premium shipping and repair cost. It is cheaply made and unreliable

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I just got the unit. It was easy to install and seems to work fine, both heating and cooling. I would like to know the actual BTU delivered to the room it seems a bit light for the rating. Its a bit noisy but that's understandable where all the functioning parts are in the room with you. There could be a more attention to vibration though.

Buy Cadet Manufacturing 09958 240-Volt White Baseboard Hardwire

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Works great for basement family room. Purchased two and they heat the very large room perfectly. Just be aware if you don,t know how to do electricle work you should hire an electrician because they need to be hard wired. You do not,just plug them in.

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Best Mr. Coffee MWBLK Mug Warmer Deals

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As with everything, I went on a search of all mug warmers in the universe before buying this one. I found a universal complaint of ALL mug warmer reviewers (of any brand) was "doesn't get hot enough" (especially the USB models). I think the manufacturers walk a thin line between "doesn't get hot enough" and setting the house on fire.

Initially, I tried putting a cold cup of coffee upon my new Mr. Coffee and was disappointed in the warmer's ability to heat up an already cold cup of coffee. (tried both metal and ceramic mug)

The good news is that if you put a fresh hot cup of coffee right from the coffee maker onto the "burner" that it does a pretty good job in keeping it hot from that point. I review this as satisfactory performance and give extra credit for its slim and sleek design.

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I bought my Mr. Coffee mug warmer locally at a store. I wasn't expecting much out of it because of the reviews about it here on Amazon, but hey it was really cheap, under ten bucks. I was pleasantly surprised at how it kept my cup of tea consistently very warm throughout the day while I'm at work. This is how hot the heating plate can get: put a drop or two of water on it, and the drops will sizzle and evaporate quickly. The key to getting the best experience out of using the Mr. Coffee mug warmer is to use with a cup of HOT tea/coffee/soup/whatever. It won't make your cold beverage hot again (use a microwave for that).

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I've had it for several months now, using it daily, and it's performed very well! Here is the deal with temperatures. If you place a hot cup of tea/coffee on it, it keeps it hot! Not the burn your tongue hot. As you drink, the cup becomes less full, and actually heats the contents more. Also, I've placed a half full cup of cold coffee on it, and it heated it up to a nice warm temperature within a few minutes. The heating plate will accommodate larger coffee mugs. The only disadvantage I've noticed with it is the counter gets rather warm were it is placed, so keep flammables and paper away to be safe. Also it does not have a auto shutoff that I'm aware of, however I have it plugged into a power box with motion control, so if I leave my desk for a long period it will shut off. I also try to make sure the bottom of my mug is dry before setting the cup down on it, to keep the heating plate clean. So if your like me and like sipping on tea or coffee at the office, with out going to refill for a hot cup every time your liquids get cold, then you'll be happy with this warmer.

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A lot of reviewers have stated that this hot plate does not get warm enough to keep your coffee hot. I disagree, but also think I know why they are having that experience. How well this warmer works is extremely sensitive to the shape of your coffee mug, in particular the way that the bottom is. I did some controlled experiments to determine how much heat this warmer puts into a liquid in a cup and found as much as 30 degrees of variation between different mugs of the same or similar material.

The bottom line, is that any hotplate style coffee warmer depends on maximum surface area contact with the bottom of your mug. If you have a mug that is broad and flat at the bottom, filling the heating surface of the warmer, it will work great. If you mug is very narrow at the bottom or arches up so that only the edge is touching, the heater cannot be as effective.

You should either buy a different mug, or forego this energy wasting method altogether, in favor of a well insulated stainless steel vacuum mug like the ones from Contigo. Personally, I like the taste of coffee best out of a real mug, so I continue to use this warmer, just with a broad based mug.

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I don't know why so many people have trouble with this item. My mother-in-law gave this to me well over a month ago and I think it's the greatest thing since TIVO. The key is to use a regular size cup with a flat bottom (not the ginormous ceramic cups that are more like SOUP bowls and only have a tiny bottom), and to put it on the warmer as soon as you pour the coffee into the cup. It WILL keep it not just warm, but HOT. It is 3:30 in the afternoon right now and I am still sipping on a HOT cup of coffee that I poured at 8:00 this morning. The lower the liquid gets, the hotter it gets, so be careful. I've also found that putting a piece of paper over the cup (like a piece of junk mail or an old CD case--without the CD inside, of course) will infinitely increase the heat factor, though it's not too safe and really isn't necessary (I've done it a few times when the dogs were shedding and my husband wanted the ceiling fans on didn't want dog hair in my cup, so I covered it...and it was so hot I burned my tongue.) Regardless, this item (the Mr. Coffee Mug *WARMER*) is not meant to heat up cold liquids; that's what microwaves were invented for. This is a great product when used properly and at the very least, it does what it was intended to do: keep beverages warm.

Cheap New SUNBEAM SFH613 LCD Electric Fan Forced Portable Heater

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I needed a heater fan in a hurry due to an acting up regulator on a radiator. Much to my surprise when I went to the store there was a Vornado. Vornados the best out there. it was listed at $55.00 but was sold out.

So I see this Sunbeam for $24.00 for some comfort until I fix the radiator I figure it's worth it.

BOY WAS I SURPRISED. This baby heat up my bedroom pronto. Granted its not for 2 bedrooms but boy for the size of it did it do the job. Heres some specs.

Pros.

1st. It has a high and low button setting.

2nd. You can adjust the desired temperature with the push of a button.

3rd. The fan Oscillates. This product also works as a fan.

4th. The face plate or covering does not get hot.

5th. The fan shuts off once the temperature is attained. It's safe.

6th. In a 30 by 30 foot closed bedroom this appliance will heat it fast.

7th. Price

Cons.

1st. Build quality after throwing it around a bit the Oscillator needs to be moved by hand in order for it to work correctly. My fault.

2nd. The fan itself for cooling yourself off in the summer not good but this is a heating fan.

The Sunbeam works super for the price I paid for it. 2yrs have gone by and the regulator on my radiator remains the same as the day I bought the Sunbeam. Get it.

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This heater did wonders out on a camping trip with my wife. it got into the 40's and with the oscillation feature my 16x11 two room tent stayed nice and cozy at night. even after running for hours i could still touch the front or back of it so it is great for people with children.

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I had already bought two of these elsewhere for six dollars more than here, and when I saw them here at this price I bought a third and am already using it. These are simply fantastic heaters. They are quiet, oscillate if you want them to, allow you to specify the exact temperature you want, and do not use much electricity. I went the entire winter without turning the heat up over 60 degrees because I had two of these in the two rooms I live in most. My electric bill was hundreds of dollars lower, and I was just as comfortable as when I used the furnace, except I was able to get much more precise temperature control with these. I've been looking everywhere so I could buy a third heater and was delighted to find it here at a lower price and for free shipping. My sister had bought a different and much more expensive type of heater, but after seeing how mine work she took hers back and bought one of these from Amazon. She is very impressed with how quickly it heats up her large bedroom and simply loves it.

You just plug this heater in, press the round button in the middle, and press either the left or right button to make the temperature go higher or lower. When you're done using it, you press the button to turn it off and it will count down 10 seconds and turn off the fan. To get the red light to go out, you unplug it.

I did notice that this one has a "new" smell when you plug it in, and you have to run it for awhile to get rid of that.

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I purchased this shortly before Christmas and it is now not powering on. Was nice while it worked but a one month lifespan tells me that Sunbeam isn't really concerned about quality control.

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Heater does what you want it to do (heats small room) but is not esp. sturdy. Haven't dropped it but don't think it would fare well. Great featuresie., timer etc.

Cheap Bonavita 1.0L Electric Kettle BV3825B

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First of all, this is the ONLY pouring kettle I could find that is also an electric kettle, which is a great combination if you are in the market for both. The price ($50) seems fair as the competing pouring kettles cost about the same or more, all of which are non-electric.

The kettle seems to be well built and looks nice. I got this kettle for making coffee in a Hario v60 manual pour-over brewer, and it does the job well: the thin gooseneck spout lets you do a steady controlled pour. It's not as big as the picture makes it look, I think it's just the right size.

So at this point I can recommend this kettle. It remains to be seen how durable it is, I am going to update my review in a couple of months to reflect that aspect.

Update 01/12/12

So, another point I would like to mention is that the bottom of the kettle is flat, the heating element is hidden, so it is quite easy to clean. Also, I have found that it is very convenient to use this kettle with a needle-type thermometer to control the temperature. This can be done by inserting the thermometer into one of the three vents at the top (the manual does not recommend that, but it works great for me).

Update 03/27/12

...3 months later, this kettle works just fine. No issues at all.

Update 03/20/13

So I've had it for more than a year now and continue to use daily as my do-it-all kettle, not just for coffee. It's still going strong, haven't had a single problem with it, it's just great.

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I really didn't think that how you pour water into a coffee maker such as a Chemex, or other manual funnel method, would make a difference. Well, I was wrong. I had been using a tea kettle to both heat and pour water, but the pour-rate was hard to control. With the Bonavita, that is no longer the case.

Just this morning, I made a Chemex pot of some freshly roasted Guatemalan Finca la Providencia (Taraccino Coffee in Minneapolis... cool place to get some great coffee), and with the Bonavita, a steady stream of water was EASY to do. And the result was an incredible brewed coffee. Though the flavor profile has much to do with the brewing method, that brewing method is greatly affected by the pour. The Guat has never had the depth it did this morning. Amazing cup that really did surprise me. The body rivaled that of my vac-pot brewer. I'm a convert to this style of pouring spout. Really makes the slow-pour that much easier to do, and control.

Now for another important aspect of this kettle the actual heating of the water. Quick! 30 ounces of water took maybe four minutes. While there isn't a whistle like on the tea kettle, boiling water makes a very recognizable sound. First it gets louder and louder, then quieter as it goes to a true boil. Then, the kettle's heater automatically turns off. I listen, and have gotten quite good at knowing when to start my grinder so that it finishes right before the water is ready to pour.

Finally, the quality of the kettle is quite satisfactory. Nice materials and good build-quality. My guess is that I will be using this kettle for years to come.

UPDATE: 10/18/2013

After almost two years of use, I'm still quite happy with this kettle. I use it 5-7 days per week (weekends quite often mean more time in the morning, so I fire up the lever-espresso machine for cappuccinos, etc.), and it's still going as it did on day one. Not the speediest to heat water, but while it's heating, I do other things, and just stay within earshot (water gives off a good amount of sound as it's coming to a boil, then gets quiet right as it's reaching a boil).

My only addition to my review would be that I wish the flow of water were a bit more restricted (slower). I can slowly pour, but the opening size is just a bit larger than I'd prefer. No big deal though... I've gotten to be a proficient pourer, and have adopted a pulsing-pour style (pour a bit, stop, pour a bit more, and so on). Also, the hard-water we have here in Southern California has left some very-slight hard-water film on the inside of the kettle. I've been meaning to boil up some water then dump some Cafiza in to the water (post boil). With that sitting in there for 10 minutes or so, the deposits will all be gone.

So the bottom line question is if I'd buy this kettle again. Yup. In fact, I did. I bought a spare early on just in case mine ever died. Nothing lasts forever, and I'm glad I've got a back-up for when I need it though I don't anticipate needing it for a LONG time.

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The thing that sets this kettle apart from most electric kettles is the spout. The slim spout allows for accurate, steady pouring for tea, coffee, etc.

I wasn't sure I'd like the handle, but it is actually designed really well for ergonomics. The weight of the water is balanced properly when holding the handle, so it's functionally great. I still don't like the look of the handle, and it is plastic as opposed to stainless steel. But they're putting the money where it needs to go, so at the price, this kettle is great!

The kettle does heat up quickly (3-4 minutes) which compares well to other kettles. For manually brewing pourover coffee, this kettle is fantastic. If you're a coffee shop doing manual pourovers, the size will be a limiting factor.

The lid fits securely (unlike its Hario competitor).

The base is simple with a cord wrap and about a 3 foot cord.

The metal is appropriately thick (it's not heavy duty, but it is sturdy and solid).

The on/off switch has been accurately shutting off at the right temperature so far even at different water levels.

It has cleaned up nicely and has felt very safe to use. Has held up to regular use for a few months so far with no damage. Between the electric Hario (which is very nice) and this model, I'd take the Bonavita every day (except on the day when aesthetics means more than functionality) .

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1) The bottom developed numerous small rusty spots (brownish color) inside after three days of use;

2) The kettle leaves a small puddle under the handle every time I boiled the water. The more water I boil the bigger the puddle is.

RESUME:

This is the only kettle without plastic parts, contacting with the boiling water, and it is very small, so it would be an ideal tea kettle for my office, but the 1) and the 2) above forced me to return it

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I bought this kettle for the spout! My vintage glass teapot is great for boiling water, but I was having trouble slowing down the pour using it with my Chemex. After doing some research I bought this, and so far I love it. You can pour at at trickle or faster if you want; this greatly improves the pour over brewing process.

This is my first electric kettle and it is very simple to use. It takes around 6 minutes to boil a full pot (1 liter) of cold filtered water. Some reviewers have said this is slow but it doesn't bother me. It has a 1000W heater, while other electric kettles are 1500W, so the slower boil makes sense.

The workmanship seems solid; the brushed stainless steel is attractive and feels heavy enough to last. The plastic handle is easy to grip and stays cool to touch. There is no plastic inside the kettle except at the very top so your boiling water will not come in contact with plastic if that concerns you. Also, this product boasts a 2 year warranty which is longer than most small appliances these days.

This is the only electric kettle available (that I have found) with a gooseneck spout, so if you prefer manual brewing get this kettle. It really makes a difference!

Discount Home Fashion 6-Bar Freestanding Towel Warmer, Drying Rack

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List Price: $125.00
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After traveling in Europe I knew I had t have a towel warmer in my house. Knew I would find them on Amazon. This is a nice brushed stainless steel finish that goes well in my bathroom. I have mine mounted on the wall and it was easy to do. It came with mounting brackets and was a simple installation no wires. It also includes feet I am holding onto these incase I want to move it. The bars do not get Hot they just reach a level that keeps towels warm. You can leave it on 24/7 but there is a on off switch as well. I turn it off when I leave town.

Love my warm and toasty towels in the morning.

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Difference between expensive models and lesser expensive ones is that the expensive ones heat up in minutes and go to a higher temperature, thereby enabling them to act truly as a towel warmer. Ones like this take up to 30 minutes to heat up to capacity and even then, its highest temperature is not warm enough to act as a true warmer, but rather, a towel dryer. I mainly use this as a towel dryer so that towels don't get to the point of smelling. Since it doesn't get too hot, I do feel safe leaving it on pretty much all the time though and am satisfied with it, being that I only paid $67 for it. Biggest downer to me is that it is plastic looking so doesn't present well for a higher end bathroom.

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Whether due to climate or my bathroom's layout, my bath towel stays damp all day, so I purchased this to dry it faster -it does that well.

It has a lighted power switch (the switch's light is on when the power is turned on). The Owners Manual says: [Plug it in, turn the power switch on] "After a short time, the towel warmer will reach its operating temperature of 122 degrees F. Temperature will vary according to the temperature of the surroundings."

I observe that it takes about 5 minutes to get hot to the touch (probably the 122 degrees), and about 30 minutes will almost completely dry my bath towel. It works well. My "Kill-A-Watt EZ" ($26 on Amazon and worth every penny) says it uses 117 watts of power (not bad at all).

I purchased Belkin Conserve Socket F7C009q Energy-Saving Outlet for $10 on Amazon. It's a countdown timer that will turn off power to whatever you plug into it, in 30 minutes or 3 hours or 6 hours. It works great. Recommended that you purchase this too, so you can start the towel dryer then walk away and forget about it.

Both items do what I want them to do. I'm happy.

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I tried this two different ways, plugged in all the time and plugged in before taking my bath, and it didn't make any difference: the only part of the towel that warmed was the portion directly touching the bars. If if you snake your towel through the bars, you still won't get a 'warm towel out of the shower' feeling. Another problem is that the bars are not wide, so they don't accommodate much more than a hand towel or small bath towel; this device is useless with bath sheets.

I ended up buying the Towel Spa, also available on Amazon, and using it with a bath sheet and hand towel. The device warms up quickly enough in 10-15 minutes that its smaller size isn't a problem for two people using it. I've got it sitting on top of the toilet tank, and it fits nicely / is stable.

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Like others, I enjoy the towel warmers often found in Europe. This product is a good substitute. We mounted it on the wall. Very pleased with the warmth. I can imagine it would be a little unstable if left as a free-standing object and would warm the towels less efficiently if not against a wall of some sort. The bars are wider on this model than others which provides more surface area against the towel. I would recommend it without hesitation.

Buy Dimplex Warren Convertible Electric Fireplace, CFP3902BW, Burnished

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It arrived on our door step very well boxed and protected...

The Price on Amazon was the best I found, and I checked everywhere.

The unit is in our bedroom in the corner, only assembly required was the corner top piece / support. I was impressed w/how well the unit is engineered and contained the corner pieces inside the back w/wing nut screws. These same screws are re-used for the support leg of the corner option. It looks Very Nice, heat is very good, and the Flames look realistic enough for nice ambience. I looked at a LOT of fireplaces before settling on this unit for it's simple yet attractive design and the fact the cabinet is made of real wood and not particle / manufactured wood equivalent.

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I love this electric fireplace. It creates a warm atmosphere, and I like that I can have the "fire burning" without having the heating element on. It is a little noisy with the heater and fan operating, but not bad. My only complaint is that the wood is considerably darker than it appears on the web site and on the packing carton. Even so, it is a lovely addition to my bedroom.

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I received my fireplace yesterday evening. I have an old 1940s house with an oil furnace and my bedroom is always cold. I was very impressed with the quality of the heat. It is a nice, even heat throughout the room. The fireplace is well made . . . it is an attractive piece. I was informed this design is being discontinued ... I hope the company will reconsider because I wouldn't mind having one of these fireplaces in white (which was sold out when I placed my order).

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Electric fireplace is quiet, economical, ambiant, and exactly as described. There is minimal noise when on, and the finish is great. Many guests ask where I got it!

Sun Cloud Solar Comfort KD8000 Portable Infrared Heater, Rich Reviews

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My house is a small one, about 800 square feet of space. I live in upstate New York, just east of Lake Ontario, and when it's not snowing off the lake, it's cold, just the same. Winters are usually not mild ones. My house is set to be heated with electric baseboard heat, and I have a Timberline fireplace insert that will heat the whole house should I want to use wood. About six years ago, I bought a 1500 watt Sun Cloud zone heater, which is rated for up to 800 square feet of space. It is thermostat controlled and uses four 375 watt infrared bulbs to provide the heat. The bulbs heat many flagella like tubes through which the heated air is blown and out into the room. It looks much like every other similar heater being sold these days, but the inner shell is metal and the outer shell is wood (oak, cherry or mahogany). What makes this heater so much better than other designs is that you don't have to send it back to the manufacturer for repairs. Anything that might go wrong can easily be fixed locally if necessary. The bulbs can be found at your local electric store, and so can the thermostat or blower. Parts are simple, not complex, and your local handyman can repair it easily! I have been using this heater for all the cold months that I have owned it, and if the outside temperature stays about 30 degrees, the house never gets chilly. Anything below 30 degrees will drop the temp to say 67 degrees, but I just augment the house temp with my baseboard heat and everything is toasty. Since the unit is thermostatically controlled, it cycles on and off as necessary, but even if it ran all night and day, it would only use 1.5 kilowatt/hours of electricity per hour, times 24 hours which equals 36 kilowatt hours of electricity per day! Multiply that by your local electricity rate (say 10 cents per kilowatt hour of usage), and you can readily see that it cannot cost more to use than $3.60 per day! As I said, the thermostat allows it to cycle on and off, so for most people, it will cost less than $3.60 per day to use. I am so happy with my unit that I bought two more units to augment my mother's home, which has more than double the floor space that my home has. She heats with oil and uses from 3 to 5 gallons per day in the winter months. With oil prices soaring, she should save money using Sun Cloud.

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I purchased this heater to supplement the heat from my furnace. So far it has been great. I don't know yet how it will effect my gas & electric bill but judging by how infrequently my furnace kicks on it should do wonders for my gas bill. It's quiet, I hardly even notice it's on. Just like they advertise, the outside doesn't get too hot to touch. It looks great in my living room, like just another piece of furniture. I definitely made a good decision buying this.