Are there any plastic parts that come in contact with the heated water?
512530
Jane, the answer is no, there are not any plastic parts which make contact with the water. Also, the unit is great and is value for dollar. I highly recommend.
1245825
The one I have is all glass, the only plastic part is the gasket that is between the top and the bottom unit and it does not come into contact with either the water or the coffee. So no, the water or coffee does not come into contact with plastic.
897448
Yes, there is a little plastic piece that tells you where to fill the water to. Other than that no other plastic inside kettle.
1394248
The only plastic I see on the whole machine is the base, the water reservoir, and the drip catcher under cup which is covered in stainless steel. The boiler has to be made of stainless steel.
1367981
Our pot has no plastic on the inside. the water only comes in contact with stainless steel.
1800394
No. The only plastic parts are the spray buttons. The rest of the faucet is stainless steel.
330007
Everything the water goes through, except I assume the heating unit, is plastic. Next time I am going back to a Chemex and a Stainless thermos. To insure hot coffee for a time make sure to preheat the thermos.
77012
It is plastic. Yes the water touches it, but it is made in such a fashion that there is no need to worry about it getting hot. It is like a duel pane window so you can touch the outside ( which is good since that is where the handle is) and it is barely warm with boiling water inside.
1729455
It has the metal heating element on the bottom, so that does come in contact with the water.
208093
It should be fine. You would not want the heater part to touch the plastic, but otherwise it should be ok.
1647022
This kettle does not have plastic material. Only the handle is a rubber type of material foe heat resistance. And no the water doesn't touch that part. I love mine!
1338345
No plastic parts are visible, I seriously doubt any are contained, I have 3 of these - they are beautifully and we'll designed, durable and heavy. They keep my wife's tea hot down to warm over 24 hours. But remember to fill it with the hottest tap water you have and let it absorb the hear for 20 secs to a minute if you want to keep it hot for a long period of time! It absolutely does, and you won't regret the purchase! Good luck!
1829917
Yes there is a silicone seal between the glass and the heating element.The water touches the seal
376702
Are there any similar appliances like this that don't have water in contact with plastic?
1077610
No. The only plastic inside is the little filter in the spout, you can remove it. Even at full water limit it doesn't touch it anyway.
573258
Have you any clue what type of "thermoplastic" is in constant contact with the boiling water? If it happens to be polycarbonate I'd prefer to avoid it, on the assumption that the compound Bisphenol-A would dissolve in the water.
27937
I don't know. But I am not concerned as there is no heated water that actually touches the plastic. The heating chamber is stainless steel,