Do Glass Kettles Get Hot on The outside?

BuddhaBoy on 09/11/2022 - 21:16

Hi All,

I’ve always had a metal kettle in the past.

Picked up Breville Crystal Clear Glass Kettle today via the click frenzy deal (Model: BKE750CLR4JAN1).

Just before I made the purchase I compared the Breville product with a Sunbeam Maestro Glass Kettle. I read the reviews that the outside of the kettle remains cool.

Ok, got back home. Hooked up the breville. Looks great! Heats up the water quickly but I touched the outside surface (glass) and it was hot!! I was like the Sunbeam was had cooler surface! But is the breville one hot?

Can’t seem to get a straight answer on the internet.
Can anyone please confirm if the glass surface on the breville kettle (above model) gets hot? Or is this a fault unit?

Thanks

Electrical & Electronics Kettle

Comments

  • apsilon on 09/11/2022 - 21:22
    +3

    Don't have that exact model but do have a glass Breville kettle and it definitely gets hot. I thought it was obvious it would get hot. Never used a glass or ceramic mug with tea/coffee?

    • dtc on 09/11/2022 - 21:30
      +3

      Never used a glass or ceramic mug with tea/coffee?

      double walled ones dont get hot or no hotter than normal kettles. The Sunbeam one is double walled

      • apsilon on 10/11/2022 - 06:12

        Well yes, totally different design gives totally different results.

  • jv on 09/11/2022 - 21:22
    +4

    Do glass kettles get hot on the outside?

    Unless they are double glazed, how would you prevent the glass from heating up if it is in contact with water at 100°C ?

    • Kangal on 09/11/2022 - 21:55
      +2

      Even then, glass is mediocre at heat dissipation. You'll need a vacuum in between, but it will still have some transfer due to the nature of radiation (heat is a form radiation).

      But yes, in general they all heat up, but not to a point where it is "too hot" (unless it's just my tolerance too high).

      • jv on 09/11/2022 - 22:15

        but it will still have some transfer due to the nature of radiation (heat is a form radiation).

        Are you suggesting this gives off EM radiation 😲 ?

        • Kangal on 09/11/2022 - 22:17

          Do you have a Geiger Counter, mine's in the shop ?

          • jv on 09/11/2022 - 22:21
            +2

            @Kangal: I still have an autographed one from Hans…

  • Tee Rex Arms on 09/11/2022 - 21:30
    +3

    User error not realising hot things get hot

    • SF3 on 09/11/2022 - 23:04
      +1

      Problem Between Carpet And Kettle?

    • BuddhaBoy on 09/11/2022 - 23:05
      +2

      😂

  • Mokr on 09/11/2022 - 21:31
    +3

    Knit it a nice sweater

  • Transient on 09/11/2022 - 21:51

    I have a Breville kettle. I think it is the model (BKE595) before the one you mentioned. Had it for more than 5 years. It is single walled glass. It does get hot. I usually boil a jug in the morning and decant to a thermos which keeps it hot all day. Sometimes I forget to decant it straightaway and touch the outside to see if it is still hot or needs to be reboiled.

  • SF3 on 09/11/2022 - 21:54
    +2

    Laws of thermodynamics says yes, unless double walled.

    • jv on 09/11/2022 - 22:25

      Laws of thermodynamics says yes

      Unless you have 30 minutes…

  • Keplaffintech on 09/11/2022 - 21:56
    +6

    You should try picking up the kettle by the handle

    • BuddhaBoy on 09/11/2022 - 23:04

      Lmfao 😂😂😂
      Ofcourse I use the handle!!

      Just got curious and touched the glass thinking it will be cool but … by reading the comments, looks like that would need be a doubled wall kettle and this one is not.

  • MS Paint on 09/11/2022 - 22:32

    Would only be cool to touch if the glass was a vacuum.

  • BuddhaBoy on 09/11/2022 - 23:06
    +2

    Man, I love OZBargain community. Fking 🔥!!

    • jv on 09/11/2022 - 23:12
      +1

      or, you could have paid more attention to your science teacher in high school.

  • cktftw on 10/11/2022 - 08:24
    +1

    It's your mind playing games.
    Put your hand on the glass for 30 seconds, let your mind get used to it and it wont be hot anymore.

  • Ryanek on 10/11/2022 - 10:09

    Why is this an issue though? It has a handle does it not?

  • Fergy1987 on 10/11/2022 - 10:11
    +1

    It because you're testing it with your hands - Try your face :-D

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