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| Thread ID: 83697 | 2007-10-10 04:00:00 | Thermette. | martynz (5445) | PC World Chat |
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| 599845 | 2007-10-10 04:00:00 | I brought the UK version (variously called the Volcano or Kelly Kettle) with me from the UK. I discovered that here its claimed to be a NZ invention. Today I was looking for info. about installing hotwater supply systems and found an illustration of a chip heater (c. 1950's) that looks like an oversize version of the Thermette/Kelly Kettle. It sat on the floor at the end of the bath, cold water fed in from the base and came out at the top. It had never occurred to me that the very efficient water heating system had been implemented at a much larger scale. I expect that some forumites will remember such an installation. OK, now I'll get my anorak. Martynz |
martynz (5445) | ||
| 599846 | 2007-10-10 04:53:00 | And here I was thinking you were talking about Aluminium powder and Iron Oxide. | bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 599847 | 2007-10-10 05:57:00 | And here I was thinking you were talking about Aluminium powder and Iron Oxide. Me too :p |
george12 (7) | ||
| 599848 | 2007-10-10 06:40:00 | Better not go down that road guys or we'll be getting a visit from the anti-terrorist squad. Martynz |
martynz (5445) | ||
| 599849 | 2007-10-10 07:26:00 | My parents bought a thermette around 50 years ago - a kettle sized one that was used on camping trips. We last used it around 10 years ago canoeing down the Wanganui River and it is probably still lurking in the back of a cupboard in our garage somewhere. I can also remember road workers using them to make the tea. |
Mercury (1316) | ||
| 599850 | 2007-10-10 07:37:00 | Yes, the Thermette was a NZ invention ( & patented), but I've never heard of a giant-sized version installed for bathwater in this country. It does sound like an efficient heating idea, but maybe scotched here by some building or safety law - in cities, anyway. Best for the holiday crib in the wild ..? (I've still got the old copper version in the shed. It was owned by my Olds & is practically indestructable) . |
Laura (43) | ||
| 599851 | 2007-10-10 08:11:00 | Better not go down that road guys or we'll be getting a visit from the anti-terrorist squad. Martynz PPFT! The recipe is on the series of tubes.:xmouth: |
bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 599852 | 2007-10-10 09:15:00 | Yes, the Thermette was a NZ invention ( & patented), but I've never heard of a giant-sized version installed for bathwater in this country. It does sound like an efficient heating idea, but maybe scotched here by some building or safety law - in cities, anyway. Best for the holiday crib in the wild ..? (I've still got the old copper version in the shed. It was owned by my Olds & is practically indestructable) . Why do I always forget to consult Wikipedia? Very informative entry there. Martynz |
martynz (5445) | ||
| 599853 | 2007-10-10 09:28:00 | Yes, the Thermette was a NZ invention ( & patented), but I've never heard of a giant-sized version installed for bathwater in this country. It does sound like an efficient heating idea, but maybe scotched here by some building or safety law - in cities, anyway. Best for the holiday crib in the wild ..? (I've still got the old copper version in the shed. It was owned by my Olds & is practically indestructable) . My Dad had one..am almost sure it was a 'home made job' as so many things were in 'those days'. Was great for boiling water when we were camping. |
Marnie (4574) | ||
| 599854 | 2007-10-10 17:56:00 | I have an old copper one as well. My original steel one rotted away pretty quick. They are just the greatest way to boil up for a quick cuppa and I have many memories of the places we stopped at while on the road in the 40's, 50's and 60's Then the thermos flask took over. Ken |
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