Is the housing made of plastic or steel? Is the interior housing made of plastic or steel?
573255
I did a little research on this, and from what I can tell, Bisphenol A is only an issue in polycarbonate plastic. The clear stuff, usually labeled with a 7 at the bottom...I'm buying this....
573256
Hi, I have this kettle and the interior bottom of the pot is stainless steel. The walls are some type of thermo-plastic which is very tough and offers some insulation. It is super easy to clean and it opens wide enough so that I can get my hand inside to clean it. If you use tap water (rather than filtered water) you may have some mineral build up but that is easily removed with some vinegar. I've been very happy with this kettle.
573257
Hi,I have this kettle and the interior bottom of the pot is stainless steel. The walls are some type of thermo-plastic which is very tough and offers some insulation. It is super easy to clean and it opens wide enough so that I can get my hand inside to clean it. If you use tap water (rather than filtered water) you may have some mineral build up but that is easily removed with some vinegar.I've been very happy with this kettle.
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.
573259
I just went to Target looking for an electric kettle and NONE of the 3 brands had info on what the inside is made of. I am also not going to buy a product made of plastic that I am boiling drining water in on a daily basis.
573260
this is a good point which I would like to know as I want to get one of these but not if an unhealthy chemical is leaching into the water from heating of the plastic. If anyone knows about this I would love to know. thanks
692272
The exterior is plastic. However, the inside is metal and I've had no issues with the plastic melting.
1506568
Some parts are stainless steel, but the housing is a plastic or resin. It appears to be pretty good quality, although you might ask Brome to be sure.
2019976
The upper housing is grey plastic. It requires priming and painting to match your vehicle.
1069855
I am not home right now to verify. However, I believe its metal internals covered with plastic.
1873335
Plastic. Seems to be built ok. Battery compartment door seems to be the weakest point. Should be ok as long as you take care with it.
1981761
The inside is plastic except for the bottom which is metal and is over the heating element. I've only given it a test run so far as we will be using it for travel, but it seems to work fine.
1040174
All steel construction. I don't believe there is a single piece of plastic used in the entire unit.
1012770
Plastic. The entire housing is made of the same stuff, aside from the inside reflector and the mount.
965158
The housing is plastic. Not sure of the actual motor parts. I have used mine about 20 times so far and it works great.
1542612
The housing for the electronics is plastic (well made) The blade (SS) and the moving securing parts are metal. It is well made. But, it's electronic, and like a phone, you wouldn't want to drop it repeatedly and not expect some impact on function. I'm pleased with the device.
2212134
We got the lighter weight plastic housing model (in silver, not black) and it works fine. I haven't seen the metal version, but the plastic one does not seem flimsy at all.
1539314
The side shelves/panels are made out of Steel NOT plastic. Even the cover for the burner (left side) of grill is made out of steel.
1056612
The one I got is steel. I'm guessing they started making them out of plastic and switched to steel for obvious reasons.
822148
I think it's plastic. It's been great for us so far, but we've only had it installed for 6mo. So far, so good and handsome too
1413135
Unless I got shorted, It is a plastic housing with steel drive wheels. I will post a picture with my review.
1656550
Plastic, they're holding up well to lots of indoor use, we've had ours for 6+ months.