Stainless Tea Kettle

[Heartwood]

I feel pretty wimpy posting about a tea kettle, but my wife won't do it. Anyone have experience using the below stainless kettle or one similar? We need it for humidity AND to heat dishwater and tea water (her only, I of course just eat coffee beans)--doesn't make sense to go turn a burner on to heat water while the Napoleon is stoked up. All the cast iron mfrs say that their kettles are for humidity only, not suitable for drinking or dishes. From what I see it's because of paint and rust. Even the cast tea kettles with enamel aren't supposed to be used for consumption.

So, I wonder if anyone uses a stainless kettle on the stove, whether it holds up, and if it gives any problems like corroding the stove or something. Saw in my searches lots of discussion on tea kettles, but it seems all were just using cast for some reason.

Thx

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Stainless Steel Kettle Boils Water Faster Than Cast Iron
Lighter than cast iron and faster to boil, this high-quality kettle is ideal for making tea on the range top or as a humidifier on your woodstove. Made of 18/8 stainless steel with a seamless, heavy-gauge bottom that won't burn out or become damaged by heat even if left dry on a hot surface. Lid can be positioned over spout to prevent whistling.

 

[babalu87]

Cowboy Coffee pot
You can pour a cup of tea from it, make hot cocoa or a pot of coffee if the power is out.

Looks better than anything I have ever had on a woodstove too.

Google it up
Here is one place
http://www.coffeemaker-outlet.com/percolators.htm

 

[jabush]

Wife just gave me that exact kettle for Christmas (5 quart). I like it better than the cast iron kettle I have been using. Plus I couldn't drink the water out of the cast iron. The stainless kettle looks nicer (to me) and the water boils faster and more vigorous. It seems to put out more steam than the cast kettle.

HTH..

I feel pretty wimpy posting about a tea kettle, but my wife won't do it. Anyone have experience using the below stainless kettle or one similar? We need it for humidity AND to heat dishwater and tea water (her only, I of course just eat coffee beans)--doesn't make sense to go turn a burner on to heat water while the Napoleon is stoked up. All the cast iron mfrs say that their kettles are for humidity only, not suitable for drinking or dishes. From what I see it's because of paint and rust. Even the cast tea kettles with enamel aren't supposed to be used for consumption.

So, I wonder if anyone uses a stainless kettle on the stove, whether it holds up, and if it gives any problems like corroding the stove or something. Saw in my searches lots of discussion on tea kettles, but it seems all were just using cast for some reason.

Thx

(broken link removed to http://www.plowhearth.com/product.asp?section_id=2002&department=3050&search_type=category&search_value=1039&cm;_val=&cm;_pos=&cur;_index=&cm;_type=&pcode=9617)

Stainless Steel Kettle Boils Water Faster Than Cast Iron
Lighter than cast iron and faster to boil, this high-quality kettle is ideal for making tea on the range top or as a humidifier on your woodstove. Made of 18/8 stainless steel with a seamless, heavy-gauge bottom that won't burn out or become damaged by heat even if left dry on a hot surface. Lid can be positioned over spout to prevent whistling.

 

[mbk2000]

Cowboy Coffee pot
You can pour a cup of tea from it, make hot cocoa or a pot of coffee if the power is out.

Looks better than anything I have ever had on a woodstove too.

Google it up
Here is one place
http://www.coffeemaker-outlet.com/percolators.htm

I'd like to have one of those. I'm using a seasoned cast iron kettle but it always seems to get rusty with the water sitting in it. It would be nice to have some hot water available that is actually drinkable.

 

[hammmitc]

I feel pretty wimpy posting about a tea kettle, but my wife won't do it. Anyone have experience using the below stainless kettle or one similar? We need it for humidity AND to heat dishwater and tea water (her only, I of course just eat coffee beans)--doesn't make sense to go turn a burner on to heat water while the Napoleon is stoked up. All the cast iron mfrs say that their kettles are for humidity only, not suitable for drinking or dishes. From what I see it's because of paint and rust. Even the cast tea kettles with enamel aren't supposed to be used for consumption.

So, I wonder if anyone uses a stainless kettle on the stove, whether it holds up, and if it gives any problems like corroding the stove or something. Saw in my searches lots of discussion on tea kettles, but it seems all were just using cast for some reason.

Thx

(broken link removed to http://www.plowhearth.com/product.asp?section_id=2002&department=3050&search_type=category&search_value=1039&cm;_val=&cm;_pos=&cur;_index=&cm;_type=&pcode=9617)

Stainless Steel Kettle Boils Water Faster Than Cast Iron
Lighter than cast iron and faster to boil, this high-quality kettle is ideal for making tea on the range top or as a humidifier on your woodstove. Made of 18/8 stainless steel with a seamless, heavy-gauge bottom that won't burn out or become damaged by heat even if left dry on a hot surface. Lid can be positioned over spout to prevent whistling.

can you use this right on the stove top or will it need a trivet?

 

[moondoggy]

ok i gotta say/ ask something.
when i use my lattice pot w/water, the sediment/ white gack left behind is enough to gag....cant imagine drinking from it.
why? is it because it is a cheap cast iron pot and stainless doesnt do that? is it the h20 ? our h20 is supposed to be good.

 

[ecfinn]

ok i gotta say/ ask something.
when i use my lattice pot w/water, the sediment/ white gack left behind is enough to gag....cant imagine drinking from it.
why? is it because it is a cheap cast iron pot and stainless doesnt do that? is it the h20 ? our h20 is supposed to be good.

My understanding is what you're seeing is the minerals in your water. I get a nice layer of crud on my 3 quart steamer. Just becase you have good water doesn't mean it doesn't have minerals in it. Just that it doesn't have unwanted minerals in it.

Eric

 

[swestall]

This is your lucky day, check out the URL below. The large kettle holds a lot of water and is nice to use. The water is good for everything and the price is not one of those wacked out pricy store prices.

The stainless works great on the woodstove and after quite a while, I have no problems using it.


(broken link removed to http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=2542&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=tea+kettle)

 

[babalu87]

This is your lucky day, check out the URL below. The large kettle holds a lot of water and is nice to use. The water is good for everything and the price is not one of those wacked out pricy store prices.

The stainless works great on the woodstove and after quite a while, I have no problems using it.


(broken link removed to http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=2542&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=tea+kettle)

[whisper mode] Dude, Lehmans charges more than plow and hearth for the same kettle [/whisper mode]

 

[swestall]

OOOOPPPPPPPSSSS: well they are a little different, but you point is well taken. I guess I got too caught up in trying to help....
But, the input about the stainless still applies anyway... L O L :lol: