Some models are additionally equipped with a spoon or a spatula for mixing.
According to the method of connection to the power supply mugs boilers are divided into eating from:
Each type of the features, capabilities, structure and method of use.
from the wall outlet
Such cups can assume a miniature electric kettle. They are easy to take with you on a business trip. In the luggage they take up little space, the power cord can be placed inside the body at the time of the road. If the room there is no kettle, then this mug is possible at any time to drink hot coffee or tea.
Capacity of these models is between 200 and 900 ml, and power - from 300 to 1000 V. The most powerful boil a glass of water for 2-3 minutes.
To reduce the weight and size of some of the manufacturers are not mounted in the power button device.
Cigarette Lighter
Basically cup-water boilers are designed for drivers. Therefore, they are conveniently connected to the cigarette lighter car and quickly boil water for 3-5 minutes. But among these models maximum liquid temperature reaches 70 ° C. That's enough for brewing tea or a quick lunch.
With avtokruzhkoy can make hot beverages on the go car. It can be put in the cup holders and bottle. But at high speeds or in a bad way to use them to be very careful not to oblitsya boiling water.
from USB
Due to the limited capacity of the USB standard, such clubs are no immersion heaters, and heaters. They may maintain the temperature of water in a circle at about 40 ° C. Its convenience is that the connector can also be connected to a computer, and to charge a smartphone, and a self-contained battery Power Bank. Some models are powered by conventional batteries.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of mugs, boilers are:
- compactness, which is especially convenient for travel;
- mobility;
- sufficient rate due to boiling dense cover;
- powered by different power sources.
Characteristic of such cups and disadvantages:
- fire hazard - the appliance should not be left unattended;
- limited capacity, especially in the automotive and USB-versions;
- no cutoff for most models;
- the fragility of the body - the cups, which are fed from the outlet, it is made of plastic.
Another common negative of such household appliances - a limited life due to maximum simplification of the design and use of inexpensive materials.
Care
Permanent care mug can significantly extend its service life. For this enough to follow these guidelines:
- Regularly wash the inner surface of the formed mineral plaque, this is done using a weak solution of citric acid.
- After treatment with citric acid cup-heater must be thoroughly rinsed with water.
- Does not include a device with a small amount of water which is barely covers the heating element.
- Do not leave the circle without supervision.
Safety rules, you should not use the mugs with cracks in the housing or damaged power cords.
model Overview
In brief overview includes three circles-boiler, which often buy on the Russian market.
An expert EV-0,5 / 0,5-220
This road model runs from the outlet 220, and looks like a small electric capacity of half a liter. The heating element in the form of an open helix of stainless steel coated with a working capacity of 600 watts. Boil water for 3-4 minutes. Due to the plastic housing unit light. Power cord plugs into a standard connector and the carriage can be rolled up and put into the mug.
Pros:
- little weight;
- ease of transportation;
- possibility of replacing the heating element;
- rapid heating of water.
Minuses:
- brittle material body;
- pungent smell of plastic for a long time does not erode.
Pathfinder PF-CWS-P20
Automotive Circle-boiler capacity of 380 ml equipped with a tight fitting lid with sliding valve. From it convenient to pour hot drinks on the go. The lower portion has a reduced diameter, and the power connector is placed closer to the top. Therefore, the device is convenient to put in car cradle. The heating element 25 W brings the water to 72 ° C - this is sufficient for the preparation of soluble coffee, tea or broth from a bag.
Benefits:
- stability in the interior fixtures;
- secure lid;
- heating the possibility of incomplete circles;
- convenient cable connection.
Disadvantages:
- short cable;
- low power - up to a maximum temperature mugful warmed for 40 minutes;
Tramp Cup TRC-064
Full kettle this model can not be considered. It can be powered from the cigarette lighter and and from USB. Therefore, it is convenient to take with you on a business trip while traveling in his car. In a way the mug can be connected to the onboard network, and it will maintain vigor hot drinks. Quickly warmed to 70 ° C. On arrival at the hotel you can connect to a laptop or to charge for the phone. In this case the cup maintains a temperature of 40 ° C.
Advantages:
- quality materials - stainless steel and plastic pleasant to the touch;
- absence of extraneous odors;
- rapid heating of water by connecting to the cigarette lighter;
- tight lid that protects from splashes and spillage.
Mugs-boilers are loyal assistants to those who travels a lot. Models that work on 220 volts, can quickly boil water. Mobile version powered by the cigarette lighter to heat water to a level which is enough to brew drinks or eating fast food. Cups with power from the USB port does not heat the water, but are able to keep long drink hot.
