What kind of heating element does it have? Tungsten? Halogen? Quartz? Carbon? And how durable is that heating element?
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Not sure what type of heating element...it's metal coils. I've had the heater for 4 winters (I think w/ the metal coils you don't have to replace the bulbs like you would with the quartz ones? not sure). I love it because it can tilt vertically so you can point it up or down and it can rotate around the base so you can point it w/o lifting it up. There's also a handy remote to turn it on/off and a timer. I also have a presto heater which also works great (also same heating element w/ metal coils) and has a footlight, but I wish it could tilt or rotate...it's just stuck in 1 position.
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Responding to Andrew, that wasn't my personal experience. I had a problem with my heating element itself, but it was covered under my warranty, and when I contacted Char-Broil directly, they had another element to me by the end of the week. Very good customer service.
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I think the heating element is the bottom, similar as electric kettle.The top of the blade (white plastic) will not touch the surface of the water when the blade is not rotating. However I guess when the blade is working, some water will splash on it.
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The important thing to know about the heating element is the wattage and the color of the wires,the one I purchased here is a 300watt 120 volt and has 2 black wires.
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the inside is ceramic, just the heating mechanism is metal. don't know what kind of metal, but think its stainless cause it does't rust.
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It's glass - it doesn't melt at these temperatures. You can choose different colors. It reflects the light and heat very well. we use it in our living room gas fire place. No Logs. Looks cool!
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110: this is a good soldering iron, is doing the job for me just beginning stained glass projects, but has no temperature control on it. My next one will have one. Have fun with your craft!
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I would think that the interior material is plastic. The top & sides are made of plastic and the bottom is the heating element and it's metal.
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Glass, it is thin reflective vacuum "thermos" bottle type, holds the heat for a very long time
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no it's a vibration element. The water is warmed b/c you put warm water in it.
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The majority of the posts are positive. However, a few fuss about "breakage" and/or the heating element dying out after a couple of uses.What model is yours? I am begining to comprehend the proper uses and the best recipes, but "model numbers" are not given with the posts.MML
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Yes, heating element is a stainless steel. I use this model a few month already and don't have problem.Before that I used similar model other brand for a lot of years-didn't have problem too.
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Mostly all microwavable plates are made from melamine.They're strong and durable and heat resistant (as far as melting).
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Is some sort of sheet steel and it seems to be durable although I agree with some of the YouTube videos that I've seen you will need to purchase and apply high heat paint to it like in refitting a grill but it will and can serve for number of years. I have used one on several occasions now I would not apply the high heat paint until after the initial paint from the factory wears or burns off. Then clean and sand it then apply paint. Upkeep on this is a part of outdoor kit is necessary to prolong use in life of the stove. I have enjoyed this very much since my purchase.
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The heating element isn't exposed, but the kettle itself is metal and gets very,very hot. Only the handle and maybe part of the lid stay cool. Other kettles I've had have been more insulated and get warm but not extreme hot.
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Same as the others. It's plastic (very tough, not flimsy) and gets warm but not hot. I've used it for 4-5 hours at a time.
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I have no idea of what type, but there are four of them + a heating element and I love it.Best regards---Ed