Do You Think It Would Be Safe to Glue Repair This Kettle?

John Kimble on 27/08/2022 - 10:47
Last edited 27/08/2022 - 10:47

The handle snapped off cleanly on both ends. It seems to be plastic. What glue should I use? Or would your repair another way?

Wife thinks it won't be safe to repair with glue because over time the glue might eventually deteriorate and one could end up with boiling water over themselves or others. She would prefer to buy a new kettle.

I think there is plenty of surface area for the glue to adhere to and it will be perfectly safe. The kettle is in working order otherwise, it's basically a metal pot, seems like a shame to throw out.

https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/190487/97851/20220826_…

Fits back on perfectly

TIA

It broke because we ocasionally put stuff on top of the air fryer when bench space is limited, I put the kettle on it and forgot it was on there, the vibrations from using the air fryer caused the kettle to fall and break.

Poll Options

  • 108
    No, chuck it
  • 11
    Yes, repair it with glue
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    Other
Home & Garden Kettle

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  • Nutrino on 27/08/2022 - 10:49
    +1

    Is the price worth getting hurt?.

    • John Kimble on 27/08/2022 - 10:52

      Obviously not, I'm no expert in glues, but I feel the chances of the glue failing is small, at least in the short term.

      I could be completely wrong though and it's not worth the risk, which is why I wanted to get some more opinions.

  • SF3 on 27/08/2022 - 10:50
    +5

    She would prefer to buy a new kettle.

    What your wife said.

    • John Kimble on 27/08/2022 - 10:53

      She's already scouring the web for a replacement, just can't find one she likes (in our price range). 😂

      Was thinking to repair it in the meantime at least.

      • SF3 on 27/08/2022 - 11:24

        The handle repair on you hot water kettle, the risks imo significantly outweighs the benefits.

      • MrThing on 27/08/2022 - 11:27
        -1

        who leaves their kettle out after use. they are ugly no matter how much you pay for them

  • mbck on 27/08/2022 - 10:53
    +1

    Don't do it. Boiling water on skin is not fun.

  • foxmulder on 27/08/2022 - 11:00

    Suguru it.

    • foxmulder on 27/08/2022 - 11:02

      Sorry brendanm is right below. The handle may be good early then it could snapped.

    • Yummy on 27/08/2022 - 12:17

      Selleys Knead It Steel.

      STEEL

      STEEL

  • brendanm on 27/08/2022 - 11:01
    +6

    Replace. Might be fine, until one day it's not, and handle falls off after you've lifted it up, you are then covered in boiling water. Not my cup of tea.

    • John Kimble on 27/08/2022 - 11:14

      Seems like the people have spoken.

      The only other thing I can think of to try and Macgyver it is to drill through the centre of the red part at an angle and screw each end together also, but then there would also be a couple of holes in the top of the handle and I don't know if that could split/crack the plastic also. The back part split at the wrong angle for that also I think.

      https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/190487/97853/20220826_…

      • brendanm on 27/08/2022 - 11:22
        +1

        You could, it may also be hollow, making it very difficult. I'm all for fixing things, and do on a lot of things, as I hat the "just throw it" attitude, bit for things that are safety related for others, I err on the side of replace.

      • SF3 on 27/08/2022 - 11:23
        +2

        Happy wife happy life vs Wife scolding and burns.

  • mapax on 27/08/2022 - 11:11
    +1

    I only had a quick glance at the picture but the correct way to repair that is to make a new handle, but it’s a fair amount of work to do it properly.

  • MrThing on 27/08/2022 - 11:26

    a cheap kettle is cheaper than the cost of buying super glue AND it the handle wont randomly break off

    https://www.bigw.com.au/product/contempo-kettle-1-7l-black-k… $15

    https://www.bigw.com.au/product/brilliant-basic-kettle-white… $7.50

  • spackbace on 27/08/2022 - 11:27

    Not far off the design for $22 delivered…

  • elgrande on 27/08/2022 - 11:32
    +1

    We've all lost something from the top of the air fryer, what seems like the perfect platform has a slight decline..

  • Daabido on 27/08/2022 - 11:37
    +1

    Buy an electrical one. They are more efficient, quicker, and cheaper than gas.

    • John Kimble on 27/08/2022 - 11:44
      +1

      It appears wife is eyeing an electric one that fast boils, can choose and maintain temp anyway…

  • iamherenow on 27/08/2022 - 11:40
    +1

    drill a hole each end of break. slip in metal pins to hold force. Then glue back together.

  • Nugs on 27/08/2022 - 11:44
    +1

    If solid plastic, four straps screwed on (eight screws)
    .

    • John Kimble on 27/08/2022 - 11:45

      That would look ugly, so not my wife's cup of tea, despite marrying me…

  • John Kimble on 27/08/2022 - 11:57
    +2

    Kettle is in the bin, thanks for all the feedback!

    • bobbified on 27/08/2022 - 12:28
      +2

      I was about to say that you can use super glue plus long diagonals screw through the top of the handle on both sides (if you're handy).

  • AustriaBargain on 27/08/2022 - 12:04

    Just make sure your health insurance covers burns to your feet.

  • c64 on 27/08/2022 - 12:45
    +1

    i wouldn't rely soley on glue otherwise it might let go again. needs some mechanical support, screws etc

  • JIMB0 on 27/08/2022 - 13:16
    +1

    One time I glued the handle back on a coffee cup. It worked well for months until one-day at breakfast, without warning, I ended up covered in coffee

  • cashless on 27/08/2022 - 13:20
    +1

    There are very few plastics that can be bonded successfully with adhesive.
    Unless you know what type of plastic you are gluing, don’t even try

    • John Kimble on 27/08/2022 - 13:22

      Ah OK, fair enough. I knew there would be a glue expert amongst us!

  • Moderatorscotty on 27/08/2022 - 13:28

    Thread closed on OP's request.

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