Reddit reviews Proctor Silex 022333922408 (K2070YA) Electric Kettle, For Tea & Coffee, 1 Liter, White

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Get some beans, and you'll have better coffee than 95% of campus.

If you want to move to a Chemex instead of the aeropress, you totally could, but remembering dorm life, I'd absolutely pick an Aeropress.

Aeropress - $25
Hario Mini - $25
Elec Kettle - $15

Total: $65 for a decent college budget brew station

I've been curious to try a Clever dripper, myself. You get full immersion like a French press and paper filter like an Aeropress (which is also full immersion). No matter how you slice it, you'll need a kettle to heat water. I used one of the cheapest ones on Amazon, and it worked just fine.

At my college we could still have an electric kettle because the heating element is completely enclosed. Our school's regulations specifically say "the following types of electrical appliances are not permitted: any appliance with an open heating element […] unenclosed instant water heating elements" and other appliances that right now have nothing to do with tea. Therefore enclosed is allowed.

The one I have (it's also lasted all through college and still going) is pretty cheap by Proctor Silex.

Also make sure you plug your kettle (and everything else, really) into a power strip with a built-in fuse since most of the reason they don't want these appliances is so that they don't short out (which actually happened to me when I plugged my alarm clock into the power strip with a fuse, but I digress).

YAY! :D let me think.... I'll add things to this post as I think of them.

Bed Caddy

Bed Risers

Hamper

This Book (my cousin got it for me when I started college way back when, and it really has a lot of good advice)

Storage

Dry Erase Calendar

Small Room Safe

Dorm Security

Command Strips

This amazing food/beverage station

A freaking PURPLE fridge

Brita

Make pooping in a shared bathroom less embarrassing

This photo display

An electric kettle

Also a planner! I like to make my own and use different colored pens to differentiate between my classes! If you want the template I use for my planner, I can send you a link to it! :D

That's a good start, but there are a few things you need.

• A poster for a band that's alt enough to make you seem edgy, but not so alt as to make you seem weird.
  
  
• A guitar propped up in one corner that you must never play
  
  
• A bean-bag chair, of course
  
  
• An electric kettle.
  
  All joking aside, you should have an electric kettle, not a coffee-maker. If you're into coffee, get a french press to go with your electric kettle. They are both totally affordable.

I can give suggestions for a kitchen since I remember what it was like shopping for a limited kitchen.

1. [Electric Water Kettle]( Proctor Silex K2070YA Electric Kettle, 1-Liter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IWOJS9A/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_1oDtub1AP48CP) - nothing is more satisfying than having hot water for cup of noodles and tea on a cold day. It may seem simple, but you'll definitely get a huge use out of it. This one is a cheaper model, but if you want a sleek looking one I'd recommend the Hamilton Beach one.
   
   
2. Crock Pot - it is a bit home body but the standard sleek silver or black finish is still very modern and beautiful in my opinion. You can find one of these ANYWHERE and will depend on how big you would like one. The size will determine the cost, but also how much food you can make in one sitting.
   
   
3. Digital Kitchen Scale - unless you plan on doing a lot of cooking where the recipes are in grams, this is definitely a futuristic tool. It makes me feel like I'm back in my chemistry class each time I use one of these.
   
   Hope some of these help make your new flat into a home!

Easy Ramen!

First, you'll need one of these.

Next, you need a brick of Ramen noodles. Fill the water to the top line, then place the brick in –it fits very nicely. Turn it on and wait for it to click off. Perfect Ramen!

While not the healthiest food, Ramen is extremely customizable with tons of different spices and ingredients that either don't need refrigeration, or come de-hydrated.

I soup my Ramen by adding soy sauce, sesame seed oil, broccoli, and sriracha on top. The broccoli can be added to the water while the Ramen is cooking in the kettle, and it will come out nicely.

Hey /u/iamadudette, I've been teaching Americans about proper kettles again.

Even though we aren't huge on kettles here in the US, we do have kettles.

I've had this little guy for more than 10 years, and it heats up very quickly. My cousin has this incredibly fancy thing and it is fancy af.

Much cheaper and simpler than hiring an electrician to do all of that stuff.

get an electric kettle such as

https://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-K2070YA-Electric-1-Liter/dp/B00IWOJS9A/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1478353562&sr=1-1&keywords=hot+water+heater

And a Bodum french press:

https://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Brazil-Shatterproof-Coffee-12-Ounce/dp/B002UFWW2W/ref=sr_1_7?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1478353640&sr=1-7&keywords=french+press&refinements=p_89%3ABodum

Bonus, hot water also allows for oatmeal and other things too!

So let's take an elecric kettle like this one. We'll use it as our "average" kettle. It consumes 1000W at load, and takes 5 minutes to boil a liter of water while consuming that much energy. This translates to a little more than 83 watt hours, or about 7 amp hours on a 12V battery bank. Assuming you have at least a 100AH battery bank since you're going to be charging devices and running a fridge, this isn't a huge percentage of your energy storage capacity. It is, however, a large draw of energy, so you will need to make sure both your battery bank and inverter are rated for energy draws of at least 1500W.

CVS stocks this one https://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-K2070YA-Electric-1-Liter/dp/B00IWOJS9A

Had it for 3 years. Nothing fancy but boils water just fine

Definitely an electric kettle!

I have this one at my office and this one at home. I'd recommend either one, although I prefer the pink one a bit more. It's a little bigger and easier to pour from :)

Hmm I see. It looks nice.. But would it be any better than this, or this? I agree, the variable direct temp control is nice, but in terms of cost.. I dunno.

So, why can't I heat the water in the microwave??? I don't mean to offend anyone but that's how I make my tea sometimes, especially if I'm in a hurry! :s and that's because I drink tea every morning!

I found this amazing [kettle] (http://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-K2070YA-Electric-1-Liter/dp/B00IWOJS9A/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1449093355&sr=1-2&keywords=kettle&refinements=p_36%3A-2000) which will come in very handy! :D

First, I'd call the resort and see if it's an option. If not, I'd order one off Amazon and have it delivered. If that poses a problem, I'll order it for you in exchange for some real tea :P

This tiny 1L model is only $12: https://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-K2070YA-Electric-1-Liter/dp/B00IWOJS9A/ref=sr_1_3?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1502127089&sr=1-3&keywords=electric+kettle

A gooseneck for a college aeropress? Seriously?
this should do just fine for now; it makes hot water, and it works. I use a similar one for myself in my dorm room. That being said, it's quite cheap, and if you can swing the extra money for variable temp, go for it. If you can spend more than that, I would recommend upgrading your grinder next, then maybe you could think about a gooseneck (though I really don't see the point unless you decide to get into pour over.)

Edit: Also, when it comes to money, remember that these are all one time investments, but you will also be consistently spending a decent amount of money on beans, and that should be factored into your budget.

Plants! They're great to have, I have some bamboo right now. I love it. Here's a really pretty bonsai tree!

And you definitely need a crock pot! They're super handy to have, just throw some food in in the morning and come home to a super easy meal, plus leftovers!

An electric kettle is another essential! Especially if you love tea.

Cheap, cute end tables! I turned the top of mine into a chessboard! Fancy-s up my room a lot.

Here and here are some really nice shelves!

You definitely need a set of knives too!

A really awesome bottle opener!

Here are some really cool glasses.

Aaand the cutest sake set ever.

Okay I'll stop linking now. I just really love household-y things! :D

Thank you for the contest and I hope this list helps!

I like this one. It doesn't have an adjustable temperature but it works well, holds a lot, and boils quickly. The price is also pretty good, especially if you shop around.

http://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-K2070YA-Electric-1-Liter/dp/B00IWOJS9A

Purchase a stupid cheap kettle and try it out. After a month or two, you'll be all "How did I live like a neanderthal for all those years?"

Worst case scenario, You're no better off, so fuck it.

First one on an Amazon search is rated at 1000W... and that's a small/cheap model.

Time to upgrade your imagination... water heater have a huge current consumption.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IWOJS9A/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?keywords=electric%20kettle&qid=1412368261&ref_=sr_ph&sr=1

Aeropress

Hario Skerton Hand-Burr Grinder

Proctor Silex Water Heater

This was (mostly) my freshman setup. I forked out the dough for an electric burr grinder instead. But if you don't mind the hand grind, this grinder works really well.

I got great results from this $15 kettle. I boiled the water then mixed cold water in until I got the temperature I wanted.

I'd still be using it, but my thermometer broke and I just got a temperature-controlled kettle instead.

you can get a very cheap kettle online to keep at work. www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-K2070YA-Electric-1-Liter/dp/B00IWOJS9A/ref=sr_1_5?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1482987336&sr=1-5&refinements=p_36%3A1253523011 If someone breaks it it's no big loss. Better than a microwave.

If price is the most important factor for you, and you don't really care about temperature control then this one works great.

I have it and it heats to boiling super quickly. It's nothing special, but it gets the job done and the price is unbeatable. If you are looking for something with temperature control then you probably can't find anything below $35 unfortunately.

Get the Encore. Ideally a cheap $10 scale but I've found with experience that I can consistently eyeball it well enough with the scoop which came with something I bought. $12 kettle. $15.50 Clever dripper if it's cheap enough and some $6 papers (or off brand instore somewhere cheaper) or a $11.50 french press.

If you can get the Encore at 70, and just the kettle and brewer (no scale) that's just under 100.

Edit. I forgot you'd need to weigh the water to get the proportions correct and consistent, and would need a scale for that but, because water has many special magic properties you can just measure it 500ml=500g etc, so a cheap $1 plastic jug could also work.

I chose this guy.

Proctor Silex K2070YA Electric Kettle, 1-Liter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IWOJS9A/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_FUUOub05DAEA1

I like it so far, but I want to upgrade to something that holds more water and allows me to change temps.

You can pick up a litre kettle on Amazon for around 1, or grab one in a store for under 20£.

A nice kettle will be more expensive. My kettle at work was around 100£ but it is a full automatic tea brewer that sadly sucks at brewing tea but is a great kettle.

As for the speed the issue is a limitation of our electricity. The standard outlets on this side of the pond provide less than half the voltage you get over there. Which means water takes twice as long to boil.

When I was new to tea I bought this and it still works. Probably not the best or what people here would suggest, but for someone getting started, it works just fine.

Buy a cheap water kettle. I have one like this Then you can do ramen, tea or whatever.

I've got a pretty high quality dorm setup that is approved. Here are your options:

Option 1:

Hario ETL Certified Kettle

Hario V60

Filters

Hario Skim Grinder

Total: $119

Option 2:

Aeropress

Proctor-Silex Water Kettle

Hario Skim Grinder

Total: $66


Currently, I'm using the first setup. The v60 is a great pourover method. You'll be having the best coffee on campus. However, since it requires the gooseneck kettle it runs a greater price. Last year, I had option. The aeropress is a kick-ass coffee maker, and you can get by with the way cheaper water heater since pour method has no factor on the brew. Either way, you'd have the small hand grinder which is cheap, easy to clean, and does a fantastic job.

Either of these will make a solid cup, better than anything you'll find in a keurig.

This may be considered to be more of a luxury item but adding an electric kettle to the mix has done wonders for my shave.

I use something similar to this:
Proctor Electric Kettle
Its a quick and easy way to boil water. I use it for soaking my brushes, filling my ghetto scuttle and I dump the leftovers on a towel for my prep.

I found [an electric kettle] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IWOJS9A/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=IEBX1KVVTSUG&coliid=I2HNMVCFVW1EBE&psc=1) that's cheaper than a coffee pot lol

So I went over to a neighbor's for tea and she had the Breville One-Touch Tea Maker...and the teas she brewed came out exceptional.

I was wondering if people feel that I should invest in this particular piece, or instead go for the slightly cheaper Breville BKE820XL, which also has tea-specific temperature controls.

Either would be a massive upgrade from what I'm currently using and wonder if I need the timing and flavor profile-specific settings if I use an old-fashioned timer since I'd be baby-sitting the tea.

Thoughts? Thanks everyone! ♥ May your day be filled with the perfect-temperature cup!

I've been using a cheap Proctor Silex kettle very similar to this one for a few years now at work, also with an AeroPress, and it's been working perfectly. I use it at least once and usually two or three times a day and it's still good as new. After a while you can recognize the sound it makes as the water heats up so if you want water cooler than boiling you can stop it early with pretty consistent results (though I also have a cheap thermometer just in case I get distracted, which happens a lot at work).

Good luck!

Just buy your own damn kettle, rather than act like little children

http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00IWOJS9A