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Kelly Kettle

Post by jfko6 » Sun Jun 08, 2008 9:56 pm

First used over a century ago by Irish gypsies and Irish fishermen, a Kelly Kettle will boil water in just a few minutes, depending on the fuel.

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Post by Bypah » Sun Jun 08, 2008 11:56 pm

Cool gadget.the ingenuity of our forefathers. Some of those utensils from the past are making a comeback... :D
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Post by kman » Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:46 am

That looks pretty cool.

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Post by German_EPA » Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:06 am

interesting - look loke a "milk can"
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Post by kidsluvmres » Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:21 am

Looks great.... but does someone make one that is not ridiculously overpriced? Off to google I go.

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Post by MCIera » Mon Jun 09, 2008 11:07 am

You might want to google with the search argument of "storm kettle" to get a list of different manufacturers of similar products. Kelly Kettle is a brand name specific to the Kelly Kettle company in Ireland. Storm kettles are marketed as camping items and they all seem to be in the same approximate price range. Of course, as with all gadgets, their performance isn't anywhere near their claims, but they will boil a pint of water in about 6-7 minutes.
kidsluvmres wrote:Looks great.... but does someone make one that is not ridiculously overpriced? Off to google I go.

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Post by jfko6 » Mon Jun 09, 2008 4:12 pm

The Kelly Kettle is reasonably priced.

One gauge for pricing an item or two.

Does it come with a warranty?
Will it last a lifetime. Lifetime guarantees are a way to go if you
can get 'em.

Eventually I'll get both sizes and test them all.

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Post by SaTrinxa » Mon Jun 09, 2008 4:51 pm

I've got the smaller version of this, 1.5 pint I believe - they are great bits of kit, if all you want to do is boil water :lol: . You can get a pot support for the larger version which will hold a small billy can etc.

If your searching ebay etc for one, use "kelly kettle", "storm kettle" or "volcano kettle".

Great bits of kit in my view and worth the investment.

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Post by jfko6 » Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:33 pm

German_EPA wrote:interesting - look loke a "milk can"
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You seemed to miss this typo...
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Re: Kelly Kettle

Post by SaTrinxa » Sat Jan 31, 2009 3:26 pm

Now available in a 1.75 capacity which seems to me to be the one to go for if you on your own or there's just a couple of people to boil water for.

Whatever you do, don't run one 'dry' they will spring a leak, as I found to my cost :oops:

Bt the way, I havn't posted on here in ages, i'd actually forgotten I was a member here and only came across the forum again by accident. The new improved version looks great!

Hope you are all doing well!

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