What is the difference between a thermopot and an electric kettle?
To understand the main differences, pay attention to the parameters. You need to understand how each device works, what the main design and functional features are.
How the devices work
It would be better to take an electric kettle first for review, since it is the most common and is found in the kitchen of almost every housewife. The electrical appliance is connected to the network with a cord. The container is filled with water through the open lid. After turning on the button, which is usually located on the handle, current flows to the heating element. The heating element heats up to a high temperature and boils the water.
Important! All modern kettles are equipped with a thermostat that turns off the heating element after the water boils.
After turning off the heating element, the temperature of the water inside the kettle is not maintained by anything. The heating element does not turn on again. The water begins to gradually cool down. The cooling rate depends on the ambient temperature. Since the walls of the kettle are thin, after about 30 minutes the boiling water will turn into hot water.
After the water boils, the heating element turns off automatically and does not turn it on again.
The main difference between a thermopot and an electric kettle in terms of operation is that the household appliance performs two functions. A person receives a kettle and a thermos at the same time. Water is heated in the same way from a working heating element, but this takes longer, since a thermopot has a larger reservoir volume compared to a kettle. However, cooling also takes longer. In 2-3 hours the temperature drops by 20-30 °C. You can brew tea with hot water at 80-70 oC.
Depending on the volume of the tank, boiling water lasts 15-30 minutes. There are models with an additional heating element. In a thermopot, it maintains the heating of the liquid to a predetermined temperature. Water is supplied by a pump, which can be manual or automatic.
The thermopot heats water and maintains its temperature using the principle of a thermos
Design Features
Externally, the thermopot versus the kettle differs in size. A household appliance is considered stationary. The reservoir holds up to 8 liters of water.
The kettle is a mobile household appliance. It is equipped with a small tank with a capacity of 0.5 to 3 liters. The most popular teapots have a volume of 1.5-2 liters.
Important! There are many more varieties of kettles than thermopots. They are made from plastic, stainless steel, glass, and ceramics. They give it an interesting shape and are equipped with viewing windows and lighting.
Other features include the following:
- The kettle has one water tank, and some thermopot models have two. In the second container, the heating of the liquid is regulated. You can draw water at the desired temperature from the device.
The second tank maintains the set water temperature - The kettle only needs electricity until the water boils. Then you can remove it from the socket. If the thermopot is equipped with an additional heating element and an automatic pump, a constant connection to the outlet is required to maintain the temperature of the liquid. However, there are models with a manual pump and without an additional heater. They do not require a permanent connection to an outlet. The water temperature is maintained by the heat-resistant thick walls of the tank. In other words, they reduce the rate at which it cools.
- Usually all thermopots have a water filter. When it gets dirty, it is changed. For a kettle, the filter can only be a mesh mounted on the spout. It traps scale when pouring water into a cup.
Regardless of the material used, the body of the kettle is thin. It warms up along with the water. Touching may cause burns. The big advantage of a thermopot over a kettle is its thick, heat-resistant walls. Even when the liquid is boiling, they do not become hot. The possibility of injury from touching with a naked body is excluded.
Functional Features
The third important feature is the difference in functions. For a kettle, depending on the model, they are as follows:
- timer;
- protection against accidental activation by children or in the absence of water;
- automatic shutdown, for which the thermostat is responsible.
Advanced models are equipped with a clock. There is an alarm function and remote control from a smartphone. Budget electrical appliances have only a thermostat and a start button with an indicator light.
The modes of some devices can be displayed on an electronic display
If you look at ease of use, which is more profitable than a thermopot or an electric kettle, then the first electrical appliance has more functions. Even the budget model is equipped with a thermostat with 3-4 modes. Traditionally, there is a lock against accidental activation by children and without water. Depending on the model, there is a heating function, single serving dosage, and operating mode indicators. Rollover protection is considered useful. The automation locks the lid, preventing boiling water from spilling out of the tank.
The difference between a thermopot and a kettle
The devices have a similar purpose: they are designed to heat and boil water.
An electric kettle, for example, REDMOND SkyKettle M170S-E or REDMOND RK-M119, is a device consisting of a body with a built-in container for liquid and a stand with a battery. The device can be equipped with a spiral or disk heating element, which is responsible for rapid heating.
Reliable materials are used for manufacturing: heat-resistant colorless glass, ceramics, heat-resistant plastic or stainless steel.
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The steel body of the REDMOND RK-M119 kettle with adiabatic coating will help maintain the water temperature for a long time and protect against the possibility of getting burned
The difference between a thermopot lies in its functionality: the device effectively combines the functions of an electric kettle and a thermos. The design of this type of equipment, in particular REDMOND RTP-M801 or REDMOND SkyThermopot M810S, is represented by a steel flask and a plastic body. You can set the desired water heating temperature from 40 to 100 degrees, and then maintain it for a long time. Thanks to this, the device can be taken to the country house, a picnic or on a trip.
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Thermopot REDMOND RTP-M801 - a magical “2 in 1” device, a reliable electric kettle and an impressive super thermos
An important feature is a fairly simple control system: the button or touch panel for the kettle is located on the body or stand, for the thermopot - in the upper part near the lid. Innovative devices can connect to your smartphone, so you can activate them remotely while lying in bed or returning home.
On the control panel of the smart thermopot REDMOND SkyThermopot M810S you can select the appropriate water heating mode - 60°C, 90°C or 98°C, and in the Ready for Sky mobile application you can adjust the water temperature with an accuracy of 1°C
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Which is better - a thermopot or a kettle?
Continuing to compare household appliances, you can consider their pros and cons. They are not the main factor in identifying differences, but help the consumer more accurately determine the choice of the appropriate device.
Arguments in favor of the kettle:
- fast water heating;
- compact size, light weight;
- mobility;
- a wide range of models of different designs;
- affordable price for all categories of the population.
Compactness, mobility and fast heating are considered the main advantages of an electrical appliance.
The disadvantage is the inability to heat a large volume of water at one time. Most cheap models have a short service life and a plastic body. When heated, it emits a toxic odor. Fast heating is not only a plus, but also a minus. A lot of electricity is consumed, and the old wiring cannot withstand the heavy load.
Arguments in favor of thermopot:
- maintains the set water temperature or slows down the cooling process due to heat-resistant walls;
- large tank up to 8 l;
- slow heating does not require high voltage, thereby reducing the load on electrical wiring;
- availability of convenient functions;
- To draw water, you do not need to turn the entire device over, but simply bring the cup to the spout.
The cost of even a budget thermal sweater will seem high for many buyers.
The disadvantage is the large size. It is impossible to heat water quickly.
Functional features of the thermopot
Have you wondered whether you need a thermopot or use a kettle the old fashioned way? Let's look at what opportunities this latest home appliance provides. The thermopot combines the functions of an electric kettle and a thermos. It not only boils water, but also does not allow it to cool for a long time, maintaining the set temperature (60-80 degrees) . Usually it has 3 – 4 thermostat modes.
The thermopot takes a long time to boil water, but it only takes about a minute to reheat. It allows you to boil more water, which is good when used by a group. It is much safer for children and older people to use it than a kettle, since there is no danger of dropping it when pouring or getting burned.
The device makes it possible to get water at the optimal temperature for you, which is especially important for children and people who do not like hot drinks. It is very convenient to dissolve baby food. You don't have to wait for the water to cool down or dilute water that's too hot. Some models have 2 water tanks, which allows you to have water at different temperatures.
To pour water into a thermos kettle, a manual or electric pump is used (sometimes both at the same time). The body of the device heats up only to 40 degrees, which is a definite plus for safety. Useful functions of the device include anti-scale filters and blocking of water filling during operation of the device.
Disadvantages of thermopot
- The disadvantages of the device include its significant size in comparison with an electric kettle and considerable weight;
- The compact kettle can be used everywhere and even taken with you on trips. The thermopot is completely immobile, it is a stationary household appliance;
- The disadvantage of this electrical device is also its high cost (2-10 thousand rubles).
- in cheap models, water does not heat up to boiling point;
- The device requires a constant connection to the electrical network to perform the heating function.
As you can see, a thermopot, like a kettle, has its advantages and disadvantages; we advise you to focus on those that are really important to you.
Important! You need a thermopot if you have a large family or a small child. You often drink tea, mix baby formula or cereal several times a day. This is a convenient device for an office with a large team.
Which is more economical: a thermopot or an electric kettle?
To understand the efficiency of devices, you need to find out which of them consumes little electricity. The thermopot wins here. In terms of instantaneous energy consumption, the device is more economical, since it is equipped with a less powerful heating element. He heats the water slowly at a time, and then only maintains its temperature.
Due to the low-power heater, the device consumes less electricity
Heating consumes up to 30 W/hour of electricity. In 10 hours the figure will be 300 W. To this value is added the flow rate spent on the initial heating of the liquid. For most household models, the figure is 200 W. In total, in 10 hours the consumption will be 500 W. It turns out that the electricity consumption of a thermopot compared to a kettle is negligible if both devices are constantly used for the specified time. When there is no heating function at all, the consumption is calculated using only one primary heating, that is, 200W.
Important! There are models with a heater with a power of up to 1.6 kW, which cannot be called economical.
What consumes more electricity: a kettle or a thermopot?
The leader in instantly consuming large amounts of electricity is the kettle. All models are equipped with a powerful heating element. The parameter usually varies from 1.7 to 2 kW. However, small amounts of liquid heat up quickly. Further temperature maintenance is not provided. Since the device initially consumes more electricity, but the water heats up faster, the approximate consumption for one boiling of 1.5 liters of liquid will be 140 W.
When turned on, the device consumes a lot of electricity once due to the powerful heater
The total consumption for the same 10 hours depends on the number of boils. On average, a family of four needs to heat water up to 6 times a day. If you take an electrical appliance with a 1.5 liter tank and a power of 1.7 kW, then the consumption will be 800 W.
