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To get a boiling water tap?

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PrincessOfPreschool · 27/09/2024 18:32

Can just about afford it if it will make my life better 😉.

But...does it take away the pottering and chat whilst you wait for the kettle?

Who loves theirs and does anyone regret getting one?

Ps. I have older teens, no small kids, although elderly parents is a consideration.

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LucyLocketLovesPollyPocket · 27/09/2024 18:58

Friend has one, l'm not a fan. tea tastes different and definitely not hot enough for me.

Simonjt · 27/09/2024 18:57

We have one, it also enables my husband who has a physical disability to make hot drinks, we’ve had this one a year, the previous one before we moved had been in for eight years with no issues.

GuPuddingRamekinHoarder · 27/09/2024 18:53

I don’t get the appeal, the taste does not compare to freshly boiled kettle water.

LonelyBones · 27/09/2024 18:53

Bear in mind, you do need to pay for it to be serviced annually and for the tank to be cleaned of limescale. But, its easily done if you/ partner are handy yourselvs. Its approx £125 for a Quooker service. It is the best thing in the kitchen, its expensive but so good!

PiggleToes · 27/09/2024 18:51

lol the most middle class Aibu of all time

ReturntheSausages · 27/09/2024 18:49

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SausageinaBun · 27/09/2024 18:41

We've just got one. Way better than a kettle. We got one that does chilled and sparkling water too. I really like the sparkling.

DemonicCaveMaggot · 27/09/2024 18:40

We got ours from Costco and its great.

olderbutwiser · 27/09/2024 18:40

Adore ours. Had it for over 10 years and will never be without one. Elderly Mum found it easier to use than a kettle. Yes you do lose the pottering and chat, but it stopped me endlessly putting the kettle on, walking away, coming back, reboiling the kettle... And it's great for pasta, potatoes etc. My next lust is one by the cooker as well as one at the sink, but I will need to win the lottery tonight and get a new house for that to happen.

BakedBeansforabrain · 27/09/2024 18:39

We have had one for several years, we think they are brilliant