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My current water kettle leaks more by the day. It is mostly stainless steel, but the few plastic parts are corroded and lead to leaking.

Do you have recommendations for fully stainless steel or similar kettles that are basically not able to break?

I was looking at this: https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/xiaomi-wasserkocher-170-l-wasserkocher-23599517

But I don't really trust xiaomi to make quality consumer products

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

...plastic doesn't corrode?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I guess not technically, but it is the best way I can describe it xD

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Does your corroded kettle just have mineral buildup? Try scrubbing the nasty bits with vinegar and a toothbrush and see if it makes the leaking stop.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

Vinegar smells a bit too much for my liking, so I use citric acid. A bit safer too.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Degrade is a good word for it. I think most folks understood what you meant tho.