Electric kettle power

This article will talk about the parameters of electric kettles, their power, as well as the types of heating elements, calculation of electricity consumption and recommendations will be given on how to reduce the consumption of energy consumed by an electric kettle.

Electric kettle options

• Capacity. Almost every model of the device has a volume of 0.45-3 liters. The best option for the family is a two-liter kettle. If a person lives alone, then 0.45 liters will be enough for him;
• Power. This is the most important parameter of all. After all, it depends on how quickly the water will heat up. A large number of electric kettles have a power of 0.85-1.5 kW. It depends on the material from which the device is made;
• A heating element. Electric kettles work from a network. They can only use two options for heating elements:

1. Open. There is direct contact of the spiral with water;
2. Closed. In this case, the element has no contact with the liquid;

• Shape and design. The visual part is an important parameter, because the first thing that buyers pay their attention to is the appearance.

The form is of two types:

1. Jug. This species is compact, but the water in it quickly cools;
2. Cone. In this variety, water quickly boils and for a long time keeps it hot;

• Stand and cord. Nowadays, teapots use only two types of coasters:

1. Stationary. With such a stand, the device can be installed in only one position. A “nest" is intended for this;
2. "Pirouette". The kettle can be freely placed in the center of the stand;

• The wire. The length of the wire on each model is almost the same. Electric kettles have a short wire length. It is specially made to ensure safe use of the device. A long cord is inconvenient in that you can catch on it and knock over the kettle. It is recommended to install the device close to the outlet.

The main parameter is power

The heating rate is completely dependent on the power of the electric kettle. Nowadays, the power of devices is 1000-3000 watts. The best option for the device is one that has a power of 2200 watts. This type of electric kettle can quickly heat water without any power surges.

The energy that is expended during heating depends on the volume of the kettle. The larger the device, the greater its power so that the heating process is short.

Types of heating elements

As mentioned above in the article, electric kettles have two types of spirals: closed and open.

Open item. The same heater, only it is deployed horizontally. It is much cheaper to make it than closed. But it also has its drawbacks:

• To boil, you need to pour it to the very top so that the boiler does not burn out. In such boil water for several cups at once;
• Scale may form around the spiral. It is problematic to clean. The heating process is getting bigger and the taste is getting worse;
• There is no fuse and therefore water can boil away. If you allow the heater to work without water, it will burn.

Closed item. In teapots with such an element, the spirals are covered with a metal bottom. Because of it, the price of the device increases by 10%. But the closed element has many advantages, so it is used in almost all devices.

Pros:

• You can easily get rid of scale;
• On such a spiral one can not be afraid to heat the liquid for one cup;
• The circuit breaker trips when the boiling process ends, which is very convenient;
• A fuse is installed that prevents the kettle from turning on if there is no water in it.

Minuses:

• Slow heating, as there is no contact of the heater with water;
• Noise from bubbles that form when boiling.

Performance indicators

Before buying it is necessary to know how much power it consumes. Standard indicators are from 700 to 3 thousand watts.

Also, energy consumption depends on factors such as:

• Water volume;
• Type of heating element;
• The number of times warming up.

On this list of the main conditions that affect energy consumption end.

Amount of energy consumed

An electric kettle is one of the most consumable techniques. Typically, the power rating is 1.5-3 kilowatts per hour.

For example: a person can use the kettle an average of five times per day, the water warms up for about three minutes, thereby you can calculate the average electricity consumption per month. Formula for calculations: 3 * 0.2 * 30 = 18 kW per month.

And now you can look at the electricity consumption of other equipment. You can see that the kettle has low indicators, but you need to take into account the fact that other devices work around the clock. The conclusion is that the device can use a huge amount of electrical energy in a short time.

Energy Saving Tips

An electric kettle is the most uneconomical device. In a short time, he can use much more electricity than a refrigerator and other appliances in the house. These recommendations will help to reduce the energy consumption consumed by an electric kettle.

Recommendations:

• Do not leave the kettle plugged in.if it is not currently in use, since even in the off state it uses electricity;
• You should always warm up as much as you need at the moment., because the consumed amount of power depends on the volume of water. For one cup, you should not heat a lot of water or use a thermos, so as not to waste energy in vain;
• Clean the spiral regularly, since the water will heat up much longer from pollution, thereby consuming more electricity. Also, due to the large amount of scale, the spiral may stop working.

This concludes the list of recommendations.

Also, do not think that the consumption of electric energy will decrease if you heat water on an electric stove, because in this case the process of heating water will be much longer than in an electric kettle (the heating process is only three minutes). It follows that the cost of electricity will be much larger.

To summarize

The proper use of electric kettles is very useful for household activities. When buying, you need to consider all the disadvantages and advantages of the device. And adhere to the recommendations above, so as not to overpay for electricity.