Pebble Grain Black Design Stoveboard 28"x32", UL

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This shield does protect my sofa from the pellet heater,

which is placed just 8" away. I did place a 1 1/2" foil

faced insulating board between the shield & sofa.

Painted both items black so not noticeable.

Don't use just a foil shield, as it could melt.

Shield is necessary.

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Home Comfort DV21N Direct Vent Natural Gas Heater

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The wall furnace looked fine when unpacked, but during the installation process I found the combustion chamber had twisted away from the somewhat flimsy brackets on the secondary bracket that mounts on the wall bracket. I am guessing the unit was dropped on a corner during shipping and the chamber assembly twisted free, breaking the rivets that held it and twisting 2 of the 4 brackets. I could have returned it, I'm sure, for a replacement, but a careful examination showed no other damage. We bent the brackets back and securely riveted them. The gas inlet filter also fell out when the dust plug was removed. This was tricky to get back into position properly, so the unit needed to have a brass fitting installed while the unit was upside down. Then the gas line was attached when the unit was back on the wall.

The cut-out template was accurate. I did a drill through the wall and cut the outside vent hole just slightly down from the inside vent hole to allow the required 3% drop for water drainage. Cutting the vent pipe and rod as specified in the directions resulted in a perfect through-the-wall installation of the vent assembly. The vent assembly covers make for an attractive installation outside. Once in place and running, the heater performed very well, easily heating a 1000 sq. ft. apartment. The outside temperatures are about 35 40deg F, so this is not a severe weather environment. The sealed chamber combustion using outside air which is vented back out through a central exhaust vent means there is no chance of sucking air out of the room or exhausting combustion byproducts into the room unless you install the vent assembly below or right next to a window or other opening into the structure. Follow the guidelines and you have a safe installation. That is, assuming the combustion chamber does not leak. I have no way of determining if that will happen over time, but there were no apparent combustion products of any kind coming from the wall furnace when newly installed. Even the normal new-heater burn-off odor was very low.

I could not give this a 5 star rating because of the flimsy internal mounting bracket issue. The unit cover is also made of materials that appear to be thinner than the painted sheet metal covers one usually encounters on furnace cover assemblies. However, for the price, this wall furnace appears to do an excellent job of heating, and the installed furnace is actually pretty attractive.

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Comfort Zone® Deluxe Oil Filled Radiator Heater CZ7007

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We managed to get just 1 season out of the Comfort Zone oil-filled space heater. Worked fine. We've been using it in our living room. This season, we used it for only a few weeks, then it started on fire at the top. Fortunately we were right by it so we could unplug it immediately. If we had been sleeping ---not a good scenario! The oily smoke smell was very strong throughout the whole house. This could have been very bad. We do not recommend this heater.

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I purchased this heater from Menard's last winter and it saw fairly regular use for about 3 months. I got it out about a month ago and have used it only a few times and today it wouldn't work at all. We enjoyed the radiant heat that it put out when it worked, but I was disgusted that we didn't even one year out of it. After reading some of the other reviews, I decided to open up the controls and see if I could find out why it failed. I immediately noticed that the connections to the "tip-over" switch were burned, the wires were discolored, and the switch was melted slightly where the wire terminals entered the switch housing (see the picture that I included in the gallery). Seeing how several others have had similar problems with this heater, I would look for something else, it's not worth risking a house fire a for a cheap heater.

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I bought one of these heaters about 10-years ago. Exact same appearance still, not complaining. I primarily used it to heat my 2-car attached garage non-stop for 9-years. It kept the cars interiors warm and engines started easily. It lasted exactly 10-years, but the cheap 15-amp outlet I plugged it into last winter melted and destroyed the plug\cord with it. So I broke it down and threw it away. I have since replaced the outlet with a 20-amp model (NEMA 20R). I will buy another one of these heaters soon for this winter. I would recommend upgrading ANY outlet to a quality 20-amp model if a heater will run 24-7 plugged into it (the U.S. needs make 20-amp outlets & wiring standard like the Europeans).

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I already owned an oil heater that generally looks like this, one that has been very good for a few years, heating a bedroom plus adjoining bathroom. However, this Comfort Zone product that I recently bought is not adequate. I am trying to get it to warm up one room (30DegF outside), but here I sit in a fleece jacket and coat while typing this, and the heater has been in the center of the room for an hour with the dial turned all the way up. I'm not very hot on this heater.

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I bought two of these heaters one year ago, to the month. They worked well, producing heat without being overly hard on the electrical bill, throughout our Maine winter last year, which was a comparatively mild winter. We began using them again a few weeks ago, but one of them quit working yesterday. It was working, and then it wasn't. It doesn't even light up when turned on and yes, I've checked the electrical socket. In comparison, I have a Lakewood oil-filled heater that I bought more than eleven years ago and, while the wheel assembly has let me down, the heater itself still works great. I am rating it three stars because one of our heaters is still working, although I don't know for how long, and because they do work well as long as they are working. I expect to get more than a year out of it, though.

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1063 Area Rugs Modern Contemporary Abstract Black Ivory Beige Carpet

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I bought $800 worth of rugs from them right before moving into an apt installing hardwood floors.

Upon moving we realized we didn't need so many. We never unwrapped the ones we didn't need. Ever time we tried to return them they sent them back. They refused to answer correspondence from us or Amazon until finally the amount of time had passed in which they could simply answer "order closed ".

To which they then replied to everything they were sent. $800 of brand new rugs still packaged.

That is a truly low down, dirty,rip off artist supreme. The only return policy they have is "Makit absolutely impossible! "

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The rug fulfilled my daughter's every vision of her new made over room. Warm hues and

great artistry. She loves her up-to-date look

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Love this rug! Had to put weights on the corners for a couple of days as its not real thick, but for the price it's a great deal!

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Great contrast have not used it yet but it is beautiful. It is going in a den near a fireplace which will be the perfect spot for it.

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Bought two of these rugs, showed up on time and after butting some rug tape on the bottom of them they are sitting very nice in my tiled room!

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KRUPS FL700D50 Electric Kettle with Incorporated Tea Infuser Temperature Settings and Keep Warm fea

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Krups has done a great job with this tea kettle! This item makes a perfect cup of tea! I was not so sure about purchasing it since it is a new item and hadn't been reviewed before. It arrived in just two days and I used it immediately. It is very simple to use. So simple that you wonder why it cost $100. But really, that's a good thing. You are definitely paying for the quality and it is very well constructed. I wasn't sure if the infuser basket was glass or plastic. Turned out it is plastic. The directions talked about a plastic taste that you may experience at first use, but I heated and disposed of two kettles of water with the infuser lowered prior to actually brewing tea and I experienced no plastic taste at all. I would hope that Krups would have made the infuser BPA free, but I can't find any evidence either way. The water heats quickly and the multi-temperature function is great for brewing various types of teas. Also, once you brew, the pour spout has a fine mesh screen that will prevent any loose tea debris from escaping into your tea cup. I brew a lot of rooibos tea which is very fine and some of the tea does escape the infuser. The other good thing is that it has a double infuser (a basket that the actual infuser sits in) which allows you to place other items that can use a longer brewing time into the basket prior to lowering the tea infuser. For me, I like to add a little fresh ginger into the basket. Clean up is very easy as well. Only thing is, I would have loved to see some intermediate measurements on the carafe in addition to the max fill line. All in all I've been enjoying this product and would definitely recommend it. It's all a tea lover would ever need to brew a great cup of tea!

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I emailed Krups and they said that the plastic infuser for this product is BPA free, but i do wish it was glass or metal instead.

Works great.. only thing that could make it better is a noise to let you know its done heating up.

The Breville model similar to this one has a feature where you can heat in 5 deg increments and a timer to start boiling water for people who want their tea before work etc...and i believe this informs you when its done heating.. but for $230 for the Breville model the Krups is a cheaper alternative.

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The tea kettle works great. I don't use the infuser, though i tried it once and it worked fine. i use it as a water heater with different heat settings.

Now for the reason it is not a five star.

the heat settings listed don't match my 2 test thermometers. I wanted a 165 setting that the product doesn't have.

I found that mine actually has one, because all the settings except boil are about 10 degrees lower than the listed temperature, so if i want 165 degree, i set it at 175 and so on.

so, for me it works, just, if you get this product check the temperatures.

Just so you know, i purchased this about a week ago. I do use it about 4 or 5 times a day

april first 2013 and still working well

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Pros:

Very attractive and functional kettle. I especially like the hold temperature setting that keeps the water at the selected temp for an hour great for grabbing that last-minute coffee before heading out the door in the morning. The glass kettle is sturdy and the spout pours well.

Cons:

The base unit quit working after less than six months. Luckily I had registered the product with Krups and they were able to look up my purchase and issue an RMA over the phone without a receipt. They also sent me a pre-paid shipping label to send the kettle to a local authorized repair station. I'm sending it out today for repair/replacement. Hopefully this malfunction is random and not indicative of a design flaw.

UPDATE:

After owning this kettle for six months (including the month or so it was being repaired) the joint where the plastic spout attaches to the glass has begun to leak, which results in a teaspoon of water dribbling onto the counter each time I pour a cup. I hesitate to send it back in for repair because it is twice as fast compared to heating water in the microwave. I will post an update about my experience with customer service in the event I do decide to send it in for repair again!

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I had high hopes for this kettle and it certainly delivered! It boils water very quickly. It isn't heavy like I expected (since it's glass) even when it's full. I don't plan to use the tea basket since it's plastic, but it is also very well done. My only complaint is the tiny bit of silicone in the bottom of the kettle, but considering i was using a completely plastic kettle before, this is a major improvement! Having multiple settings for different types of tea is very cool, but i can't say i use it as much as i expected to. It's still nice to have the option though. Love this kettle and highly recommend it!

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Cordless Warming Tray

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I bought the 3-plate warming tray as a present for my Mom earlier this year. I figure it'll come in handy for meals at holidays or family gatherings with many dishes. I've tried it out myself a few times. Here are my thoughts:

* It works as advertised-you plug it for around 8 minutes to heat it up, and the food on it really stays warm for about an hour. (I timed it.)

* This is important: Plates with perfectly flat bottoms work better. More surface area in contact with the warming tray.

* The power cord is very short. If you plan on plugging in the warming tray while it's sitting on your dining table, you may need an extension cord.

* There is no ON/OFF switch. You turn it off by unplugging it. So you can't just leave the tray plugged in all the time on a counter somewhere.

* Presentation-wise, the warming tray looks nice. Not too cheap-looking. No problems with leaving it on the dining table when your guests come.

* When it says "3-plate", it means 3 individual-sized plates. With larger serving plates, you might manage only 2 plates. Knowing this, if I were to buy this tray again, I would probably get the 4-plate version.

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The cordless warming tray lived up to my expectations. I am enjoying not having to cover the prepared plates to keep them warm. The tray is attractive on the table, not too wide and cumbersome. The sides are contoured for easy moving around; however, it is a little tight for three dinner plates.

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This hot tray has the advantage over the old Saltons of having nice contemporary styling and not needing to be plugged in after it has heated, which means you can put it on a table or buffet with no nearby outlet. The large size has pluses and minuses: you can fit several dishes on it, but it's hard to find a place to store it as it won't fit in standard cabinets. It's also high off the table--a bit bulky in that regard. The surface is gleaming stainless steel, not glass like the old ones, but this apparently scratches, so be very careful placing dishes on it. Also a bit pricey--you can find used Saltons online for a fraction of the price.

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I bought this to use on Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath when cooking is not permitted. I am using the tray as an electric blech (I also have it on a timer to conserve electricity), and it works GREAT! I took hot food out of the oven Friday before candles, placed it on the warming tray, and covered it with kitchen towels. The food was still piping hot when we ate 2+ hours later. Even better, the tray warmed refrigerator cold food to pleasantly warm-enough-to-eat on Saturday. I placed the dishes on the tray at about 8am, and the food was warm for lunch by about 12 or 1. My approach to halacha may be different from the norms in your community, so please take this just as "been there done that" advice, and consult your rabbi re: halacha. I can't comment on the product's durability, etc, since I've only had it a few weeks, but I am thrilled with how it works so far. It fits 3 9x11 pans easily.

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I already had this exact same warmer which I originally bought a few years back at Bed, Bath & Beyond. This largest version, the TWT-40, 1000 watt, is awesome. I have used it at Thanksgiving, and for extra-large lasagna pans catered in, hot dips at parties, etc. You can leave it plugged in and the food will actually sizzle. If you heat it up 10-15 minutes and use it cordless style, it will keep your food HOT for an hour plus. They are very well constructed, compact & nice looking. I ordered 2 more on amazon, and they are perfect. I have borrowed my sister-in-laws expensive chafing warmers--heavy duty stainless steel. They are beautiful and work great, BUT if you have to use several of them, they require cleaning, and they are heavy and tricky to manipulate in the sink. No fun when you're tired at the end of a long night of entertaining. No need for that with these cordless warming trays; all you do is wipe them down. That's what convinced me to buy these instead. I'm very satisfied and highly recommend!

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Jarden Home Brands-Firelog 6Pk 5Lb Giant Firelog 415250 Firelogs Holders & Accessories

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Have used many instant starting firelogs, some store brands and other name brands. Pine Mountain is without question the longest burning, brightest log available. Starts as easy as others, but truly burns a full 3 hours. Far superior to Duraflame and others. We use it with other firewood and it not only lights then, but oulasts our real wood. We burn four wood logs before using up one Pine Mountain log. Even made in a longer burning 6 lb. log.

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These products are so much easier than wood it's nuts.

I just finished a case of these. They are very similar to another popular firelog, Duraflame. All are far better for the environment than the first versions of years ago. However, The 5# burns higher and brighter than I really want...it creates what feels like a _Violent_ fire.

The packaging is very easy to light, red arrows point to the exact 2 spots to light. That's it. I have no idea what the other reviewer meant...maybe they removed the packaging? Don't open or tear just follow instructions, it lights steadily and completely.

We prefer the smaller size log. My Sweetheart often brings one along with a bottle of wine and a movie when he comes for dinner. Both burn about the same time long enough to relax to visit, and also enjoy a movie. But the 5# log burns so much more brightly, it is a bit disturbing. May be better to burn a smaller one unless you get a great deal, or have a massive firebox.

Also Don't stack em. Burn just one at a time.

Consider the multi-colored version for special occaisions.

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These things are fast burning and hard to light for the price. You can do better at Wal-Mart! Don't bother.

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Minuteman International X800115 Wood Bellow

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I ended up returning the bellows. At first look it was nice enough for the price. The problem I had was with the intake hole at the bottom. Too much of the exhaled air goes out through that hole as well when you pump it. A simple fix would be to tack a small piece of material inside the bellows to act as a check valve to prevent a lot of the air from escaping when it's being pumped.

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Was a little smaller than I had envisioned it based upon the measurement, but nice quality and performs as expected. Because of it's modest size it hangs nicely with the rest of the fireplace tools without overwhelming our space.

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This bellows was smaller than the picture on the website. While it still provides the needs at this moment, it was not exactly what I thought I was purchasing at the time.

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I purchased it for a gift. It works as good as the one I paid $85.00 for. I would highly recommend it!

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The tool works as intended but it is poorly made . The handles don't meet properly .I guess I should know better and resign myself to accept poor workmanship of anything made in China !!! I was brought up in Switzerland and we always had the best quality !!! CH has little natural resource except hydro . Well , my data is four decades old . I still have clothes I brought over then !!! Now , that is quality !!!

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Achla Designs WC-06 Dainty Copper Watering Can

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Purchased Achla copper watering can for Bonsai plants in my sons new law office and have received many compliments for design.

Very pleased with item and quick ship.

Peg

Pasadena, Ca.

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Nice design but poorly made. The BOTTOM SEAMS LEAKand will require soldering.

Made in India which usually does good metal work not this time.....

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This is a wonderful watering can. Just the right size for watering a roomful of houseplants. It is not as delicate as it looks in this picture! Also, it is a definitive copper color, not gold at all as it appears in the photo. The surface is hammered. I would call it Elegant Rustic. Not quite what I was expecting, but I LOVE it anyway!

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Excellent choice for a unique and special Seventh Anniversary gift! Designer quality patterned copper makes it a lovely keepsake, yet practical to use.

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Well worth the money person I sent it to has a Mercedes taste take it from there

the item was appreciated.

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Sunbeam SLP3300-UM Low Profile Heater with Adjustable Thermostat

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This heater works fine if you have a small room to heat and have a couple hours to wait for it to make a difference. I should have done more research and learned what convection heating (like this one) is all about. There is no warm air that blows from the heater unit, rather it just gets hot and the warm air rises from it. If you are looking for faster and more directed heat...I suggest a heater with a built-in fan.

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Because the digital sister model SLP3310 would not work with a timer, I returned the 3310 to the big box store where I bought it and bought on-line 2 of the SLP3300 for $60 each & free shipping. The 3300 is analog, with 2 rotary dials. The 3300 will come back on after a power outage, and it will work with a 3-prong, 1875 watt timer. I use the 'low' heat setting with the thermostat on a modest setting, in a 12 x 14 foot room with 8 foot ceilings, and it keeps my (well insulated) bedroom very, very comfortable. Although Sunbeam has a lousy reputation in electric blankets, this 3300 heater appears well made. Note, the 'high' setting could burn paint off a wall if positioned too close.

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I bought this unit last year and it stopped working after a few months. You turn it on, it heats up for 3 minutes then shuts down. Save your money, buy something else, this product seems to have a high failure rate from what I have read online.

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I bought one of these a little over a year ago. I didn't use it that much, but after the warranty (1 yr.) ran out, it stopped working. They sent out another one (to Sunbeam's credit), but it worked for about 8-10 hours then stopped. This is an example of too much tech for a simple product.

I took it apart to see if I could wire it back together and bypass the electronics. This one had already been worked on. The solder joint for the power cord was loose from the circuit board.

Threw it away and bought some Pelonis oil-filled space heaters. Rock solid.

Wally

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We tend to keep our central heating set pretty low (65 during the day, 61 overnight), but we have a newborn so we wanted to keep one of the rooms really warm. This unit does a good job of keeping a 14x12 ft. room warm during the day and overnight. As the other reviews say, it doesn't heat up a cold room very quickly, but it does a good job of maintaining a temperature once it get to its target temp.

pro: it seems to do a good job maintaing a temperature once you figure out the right dial positions. It doesn't keep swinging between too cold and too hot.

cons:

1. No temperature degrees markings I'd really prefer to be able to turn the dial to 70 degrees and know that it'll shut off at 70. The way it is now, I had to turn the dial all the way up, wait for the room to get too hot, turn it down a little, then a little more, etc. until it finally kept the room at a comfortable temperature.

2. Timer it'd be nice if it had a built in timer so it would turn on/off at preset times. Right now we just have to switch it off and then *hope* we remember to switch it on a few hours before we want the room to be warm.

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Weber "Style" Pizza Stone

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I bought this after a fair amount of research and reading other people's reviews on pizza stones. The main complaint seems to be that pizza stones crack due to manufacturing defects or operator error.

We needed a smaller pizza stone for a chiminea in a vacation home. Although this is a new product and hadn't been reviewed, I have a good comfort level with the Weber brand.

Although the pizza stone is intended for the grill, we used it in the oven as our grill isn't assembled yet. It worked beautifully, and the pizza crust was amazing. The metal tray that comes with it makes it easy to handle.

In fact, we liked it so much we are buying another for our other house.

I gave it four stars as I don't know how durable it will be, but my fingers are crossed.

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Hot Towel Cabi - Hot Towel Warmer (HC-X)

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the cabi works great. The problem is it only holds 2 towels. even after I seached this web site and the manufactors websit, I didn't ever figure out how big it was. The picture must be showing washcloths.

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This hot towel cabinet is good quality and seems to be working very well. It appears to be very sturdy. It holds approximately 12 hand towels. I will probably order another one.

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Received my cabbi within days of ordering. The best price i've found anywhere. Easy to set up and use. Holds lots of towels and gets very hot.

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I needed a hot towel cabbie for booties, stones and towels. This item came promptly, well packaged, and has enough capacity to meet my needs. It heats or keeps heated all my items. No odd odors as some have reported. Ii'm happy. Have been using for about a month so anything that could go wrong would by now. All is well.

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I waited 8 months before writing a review. I use the cabi about 3 times a week and its still working fine. It does the job although it doesn't get as hot as the more expensive units. I usually pop the towels in the microwave to get them extra hot before placing them in the warmer. That way they stay at the temperature I like.

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Oster BVST-EK5966 1-2/3-Liter Electric Water Kettle, Stainless Steel

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I am using this kettle for the last 30 days(Bought it from Wal-M, Sorry Amazon) and i've already used it about 30 times or more to make my tea(I LOVE TEA). So far no leak no problem. this kettle hold 1.70 liters which is about 57.50 Oz.

It takes 6 minutes and 45 seconds (6:45)to bring it to boil at full capacity (1.7 liters)and 4 minutes 32 seconds for 1.00 liter and at minimum recommended capacity which is half a liter(2 Cups) it take 2 minutes and 6 seconds water to boil(I start with water room temprature of 69F and 2500 feet above sea level). That it not bad. I like the idea of the body is Stainless Steel because plastic ones add Odor and chemical to the water which is not safe in my opinion(even though, this unit has some plastic part inside, Like filter or top part of the lid from inside But you can remove the filter if you want). It also has Blue LED light inside! the kettle so you can see if the unit in working or not. No cord is connected to the kettle itself so that's make it very convenient(cordless). I also recommend, Boil water 3-5 times at full capacity to clean (remove manufaturing oil) and disinfect this unit before the first use.

I've heard some other ones they have " Keep warm" function so you dont have to reheat the water after 30 minutes of not using it. When you want to buy any electric kettle research about the leakage problem. since a lots of them in the market prone to leak and that can cause fire. One thing i have to mention is, I use Soft Water so when we boil water over time there are no calcium deposits are attached to the inside container and this adds to the life of any water boiler or water heater. By the way, since this unit has open wide top access, therefore is very easy to clean this kettele. In my opinion, this is a MUST HAVE in every kitchen.

Tip: By the way this item(Oster Kettle BVST-EK5966) and Sanyo model# U-K170S are the same one. So if you planning to buy this one, now you can check which one is cheaper.

I'm sure in up coming months more US manufacturer will add more feature to this type of kettle at more affordable prices, like digital control, digital display, keep warm function and so on....

Also remember to close the lid before boiling water. If you dont close the lid, It will take more time for this kettle to turn itself off.

To be honest, I would not even think of buying an Oster product because it seems the percentage of defectives are higher than some brands but this one working just fine for me.

Update: (Jan. 16, 2010): We still use this kettle everyday (now more than 5-6 times a day actually) still works great. no leak and no malfunction and the performance is as good as first day we bought it. I recommend, if you want to use it only for 1 or 2 cups, don't fill up with water more than 0.5 liter (2 cups). If you dont do that, then you are going to pay higher electric bill for NO reason. If you need to use it again then fill some more water (since this unit it does not have keep warm feature, it does not make sense to boil more than you are going to use in than moment). And since this kettle has window to see how much water has inside, there's no way to turn on this unit without water.(even though it has protection against dry turn on)

Update 2(April 24, 2011): By now I've been using this kettle for the last 18 months and Still working fantastic and we use it many, many times a day. No problem at all. Very happy with my purchase.

Update 3 (Feb. 11, 2013): Still Perfect. No bad taste, No Malfunction, No problem what so ever and i'm using it 10-12 times a day(Yes, Every single day). I own this kettle for the last 3 years and 5 months.

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Cons:

Auto shutoff kicks in a bit late for my taste. My older kettle shuts off a bit earlier, but this is a personal thing.

Oily residue on the inside of the kettle when first purchased. Difficult to remove, even after several rinsings with vinegar/water solution and dishwashing soap. I don't notice the residue now, although it took 5 or 6 boilings to get to that point.

Inside is NOT entirely stainless steel, as another reviewer mentioned. There is the plastic(?) water level gauge, as well as a removable plastic mounting bracket for the filter, which is itself plastic. The wonderful shiny blue light (mentioned in the other reviews) comes from a small plastic casing at the base of the kettle. There is also a steel rod connecting the cap of the kettle to the base, and there is a small rubber seal at the base of this rod. This is not much plastic compared to some kettles, but it is there.

Pros:

Sturdy and straightforward to use.

Easy push-button cap that springs open and clicks shut.

Update (3/27/2011): Seems pretty durable--still going strong after a year of daily use.

Update (6/18/2013): Still going strong.

The cons above seem to be common to most kettles. Also, the exterior of the kettle gets very hot, although this is normal for a kettle.

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What a great gift for busy, absent-minded friends and family of all ages.

Due to many forgotten, burned-out water pots on our stove; we have tried many water kettles. We gave up because: impossible to clean the interiors; occupying too much counter space; lengthy heating periods; lids that stuck and rusted; parts, seams and materials in the water chamber affecting health and taste; and the inconvenience of the cord when pouring.

I could not believe the perfect design of this kettle: the interior is accessible for cleaning and all stainless, the cordless removable unit to carry to the table, the quick heating, large capacity, the press-button pop-up lid, non-drip pouring spout, removable filtering screen, cord storage... Oster thought of everything for safety and convenience!

But then added the LED blue light that is on so you know when it is heating! A moment of beauty! The boiling water creates blue shadows through the translucent lid and capacity window like a moving sea.

Most of all peace of mind that the pot is off!

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This kettle is ok but not great, and different than the image shows.

Firstly, the image and description show a loop handle; and the image also shows ridges (grip) on the inside of the handle.

The actual kettle that arrived, despite having the correct model number, has a long straight handle with no ridges.

The handle is a cheap slippery plastic with a seam running down the side. The seam had a chipped piece of plastic missing along the seam (1/2 inch long), and when you squeeze the handle the seam bulges open slightly.

The handle is slippery, and I have concerns about it tilting in my hand whilst it is full of boiling water.

Pros:

The kettle looks great, shiny stainless steel and a blue light inside.

It is 2000w so heats fast

The press-open lid works well

The filter is easy to remove

Cons:

The water gauge is in liters rather than in cups/mugs, so it is hard to know how much to fill it depending on the amount of drinks you need to make.

The handle is a cheap plastic, prone to defects and different than in the image

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Returned it due to the tainted taste and smell from the plastic component, water level indicator inside. Otherwise, it was a cool looking one and functioned well.

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