Thermopot - what is it?

The thermo-pot is a universal household appliance. It is a hybrid device that combines the functionality of an electric kettle and a thermos unit. In the modern market this is quite a new invention. Such an aggregate very quickly gained wide popularity and firmly established itself in everyday life. In this article we will consider: a thermo-pot - what is it, how to use it, what is it different from a teapot and what is better to buy for everyday use.

to the contents ↑

What is a heatpipe?

Previously, a kettle was required for fast boiling water. Nowadays, a new generation device has emerged - it's a thermo-pot that combines the functionality of a thermos( able to keep water hot for extended periods of time) and a kettle( performs the boiling procedure).The heating element is closed and has the form of a spiral or an open disc. Its main feature is not only boiling water, but also in constant support of the set temperature, which is very similar to the thermos.

Important! Almost all models of thermo-pouches incorporate several temperature regimes, which are designed for various functionalities in the process of cooking food products with automatic water heating.

Plastic is one of the common materials that are used to make the case. Electric kettles meet with a ceramic, metal or glass casing.

Important! Thermopots are mainly made from above plastic, and inside there is a glass or metal bulb. Less often, but there are models entirely made of glass or metal.

to the contents ↑

Differences from the thermo-pot from the kettle

In order to determine what is better - a thermo-pot or kettle, we will consider some features of the first unit, as it is very similar to an electric kettle:

• The water after boiling does not cool for several hours. After 6-7 hours after boiling, the heated water in the disconnected thermopot device is 80 degrees. When measuring the liquid in the electric kettle immediately after the boiling procedure, the water is 90 degrees.
• The volume of the thermopot is much larger. On average, this unit is designed for 3-8 liters of liquid, while the kettle holds only 1.5-3 liters of water.
• The heating procedure uses less energy. The power consumption of this device is from 1 to 3 kW.To maintain the desired mode temperature moment, the total operating power is about 800 W, while the numerical power factor for maintaining the desired temperature is 30 to 40 W.
• To pour water into a mug from an electric kettle, it is necessary to lift it, transfer it from one place to another or tilt it. In the heatpipe, you can pour up to five liters of fluid, while lifting the device is not necessary. You just need to put a glass or a cup under the spout of the device, and make a click of the button. Children, sick and weak people, people with disabilities are ideally suited for using a thermo-pouch, since it is very difficult for them to lift and hold a full one, besides, there is a very hot electric kettle that is filled with liquid.
• The thermocouple device is equipped with interlocks, such as:
  • protection, which protects when the pump is mistakenly pressed;
  • lock, which does not allow to pour liquid while the device is running.

Important! The process of boiling water in a thermoploth lasts much longer than an electric kettle, but for a repeated boiling procedure, it takes no more than a minute. The thermo-pot is mainly used when hot water is always needed.

The main distinctive feature is that the heat post after the boiling process is able to maintain a constant temperature regime, reminding a thermos. Many models are able to choose the temperature mode themselves. Periodically, the device will turn on and the device will warm up the water to the desired temperature. The electric kettle does not have such possibilities.

The electric kettle and thermopot have common characteristics:

• Both units have a heating process due to the use of electricity.
• Both instruments have a heating spiral or a disk-shaped heating element. Ideal, when the heating element is hidden, then it is not subject to sedimentation of calcareous deposits.
• Both the electric kettle and the heatpot have a scale to conveniently determine the amount of liquid that needs to be added.

Important! If you need boiling water a couple of times a day, it is more profitable to purchase a simple electric kettle, and using a thermo-pest is more practical and expedient for the constant use of hot water and a large number of people.

to the contents ↑

What is more profitable - a thermo or kettle?

To determine which is better and more profitable - a thermo-pot or an electric kettle, it is necessary to compare the power consumption of two devices. Since the value of the power of the thermo-pouch is much smaller than that of the electric kettle, the first time the boiling process will take a relatively longer time than the teapot, but when reheating it will take only one minute. While when the electric kettle is cooling, it is necessary to press the button again and wait for the repeated boiling procedure.

Important! This property of a thermopot is very convenient for a family with a large number of people or for a production team.

The heatpot reduces the waiting time, and thus the energy is saved. In addition, the cooling process is much slower due to the presence of a thermally insulated flask.

The thermopot has the characteristic features:

• the volume of the enclosed liquid depends on the model and is from 3 to 8 liters;
• low power rating from 0,7 to 0,8 kW;
• the boiling time at room temperature is about 13 minutes;
• there are additional features, including a display, water dosage control, a heating procedure to the desired temperature, a manual pump.

The electric kettle has the following special features:

• the volume of the enclosed liquid is from 1 to 2 liters;
• power is significantly higher than that of the thermo-tip, and is from 0.8 to 3 kW;
• boils water at room temperature in 6 minutes;
• additional features include 360-degree rotation, fixing the cover, and some models are equipped with a backlight.

The use of a thermalpot is advisable in such cases:

• This unit is an economical device that, with a thoughtful choice and appropriate use, contributes to significant energy savings.
• If it is very important to have a boiled liquid that is constantly in a heated state, then it is advisable to use a heatpipe.

Important! You need to buy only high-quality models of the thermo-stick.

to the contents ↑

Advantages of the thermo-hose

In the question of what is better - a heatpot or an electric kettle, you need to pay attention to the significant advantages of the first device:

• This unit is able to conduct the process of boiling or heating the liquid to the desired temperature regime.
• The desired temperature can be set independently, and many models have four modes of heating the liquid.
• The device of the heatpot is capable of maintaining a predetermined temperature regime for a relatively long time. The water constantly remains hot, as if the electric kettle has just been turned off after boiling. In this unit it is also permissible to choose other indicators of water heating.
• The presence of a liquid of the right temperature allows you to make a cup of tea or a portion of baby food at any time.
• Thermopot allows you to save time, because you do not have to wait until the complete reheating of the water occurs. Also, the device is able to save electricity, since it is not necessary to turn on the electrical unit every time when there is a need for hot boiled water.
• The impressive look of the thermo-paddle is compensated by the ease of use, since it does not need to be lifted or tilted to pour liquid into the mug.
• All models are equipped with a device for water supply, built-in electric pump. In order for water to pour, you just need to press a button. Some models are equipped with a special valve, when pressure is applied to which the liquid enters the container.
• There are models of heatpots that have hand pumps. They allow you to make a water collection procedure even in the event that the unit is disconnected from the power supply.
• You will never burn when using a thermalpot. If accidentally turned the heatpipe, then the protective system works from the water spill.
• When the water is boiling, the surface of the thermo-casing body does not heat up.

to the table of contents ↑

Disadvantages of teapot-teapot

The heat-trap device has the following negative moments:

• presence of impressive dimensions, which affect the use of the thermo-tip in small rooms;
• at the heated case temperature is 40 degrees, which for summer time of year is a significant minus;
• the volume of the thermopot is directly related to the time factor of the primary boiling process - if the capacity of the thermopot is more than four liters, the boiling procedure will take about half an hour, which is not always convenient;
• the cost of a thermo-poth much exceeds the prices of a conventional electric kettle.

Important! It is necessary to purchase models of thermo-pothooks only in branded stores, since poor-quality units are characterized by a very long process of boiling the liquid and an unpleasant sugary smell of water after this procedure.

to the table of contents ↑

How to choose the right thermopot?

How to choose a heatpipe? Choosing the model of this unit, it is necessary to pay special attention to the following factors:

• Thermopots are manufactured in different volumes for the supplied liquid, therefore it is necessary to determine in advance the desired capacity of the unit, based on the number of people in the family and individual needs.
• Thermocouples with a disc heating element are more convenient and practical to use. Instruments using a heating element in the form of a spiral are a cheaper option.
• The availability of the manual version of the pump, along with the automatic, facilitates the use of a device for water spilling without using electric power.
• The presence of the display device allows you to record the temperature of the water.
• Some modern models are equipped with the function of reducing the formation of steam.
• The presence of built-in filters increases the efficiency of the device.

to content ↑

Thermal hose device

The design of the thermo-pot is a container that consists of a steel flask and a metal or plastic casing. At the top the device is closed with a sealed cover on which the control panel is located. Each device has two heating elements:

• The first is the main heating element, which contributes to the process of boiling water.
• The second heating element performs the function of maintaining the set temperature.

To realize the heating of the water up to a certain point, the thermopot design is equipped with a thermoregulator, which are of two types:

1. Infinitely variable thermostatic devices, capable of smoothly controlling the temperature in the range of 60 to 100 degrees.
2. Step temperature controllers, which can regulate the heating procedure at certain temperature values.

Important! All the thermopots have several temperature regimes. The more such modes, the more efficient the operation of the device. But in practice it is established that the application of three or four modes completely and completely contributes to the normal functioning of this device.

Other structural elements:

• Also in the design of the thermocouple there is also a thermostat that protects the unit from the effect of overheating, and this element is of two kinds: bottom and hull, which is capable of performing additional functions.
• A pump that serves to fill liquid is used for manual or electrical operation, and there are models that can function with two pump types.
• In addition, the heatpipe is equipped with a filtering device that protects the dishes from getting a lime deposit along with hot water.

Important! There are various models of thermo-posts:

• In some devices, water that boils does not cool down for about five to six hours, as a good thermal insulation system is used. After this time interval, the temperature slowly falls down.
• In other units, the high temperature level is maintained by automatic short-term switch-on of the device. At the same time, the thermocouple is plugged into an electrical outlet.

More expensive models have additional functional features of the best heatpipe:

• The boiling process must be completed by a predetermined time.
• The display shows the temperature at a given time.
• Temperature selection procedure, which is constantly maintained in the range of 50 to 90 degrees.
• Presence of three ways for the supply of liquids: a manual version of the pump, an electric pump, the procedure of pressing the mug on the button near the nozzle of the apparatus.
• Presence of two fluid reservoirs. In one, there is no procedure for regulating the temperature regime, the second tank allows the user himself to set the desired temperature for heating the liquid.
• There is a possibility of lowering the process of steam formation.
• The thermocouple is equipped with an integrated self-cleaning system.

to the contents ↑

Use of the thermocouple

The process of using the thermocouple is practically the same as using an electric kettle:

• First, a liquid is poured into the water tank that does not exceed the maximum level mark. It is preferable to filter the water beforehand, which will significantly reduce the formation of calcareous deposits.
• It is necessary to pour liquid into the heatpipe from a jar or other container, since the apparatus must not be placed directly under the tap with water.
• When the unit is turned on, a process of boiling of liquid takes place in the electrical network.
• After a few hours the device starts to function in the water heating mode.
• When the temperature drops below the selected program level, the device periodically switches on for 15-25 seconds at the same time interval.

Important! Many people think that if a thermopot is switched on for an entire day in an electrical network, then a lot of electricity is consumed. But this is not true. The multiple inclusion of a chilled electric kettle over a whole day contributes to the consumption of much more electricity than one process of boiling the liquid using the function of maintaining the temperature regime.

Now you have figured out that this is a thermo-pot, how it differs from the usual electric kettle and for sure you could decide what to choose for your own use.