Lewis N. Clark Portable Immersion Water Heater

Works great to make tea

I like this product. I use this to make tea.

I travel a lot and I like to have my morning coffee, which is sometimes difficult depending upon where you're staying. This little immersion heater (Lewis N Clark yl205-White-One Size Immersion Heater) has gotten a lot of use on my travels throughout India and other countries where I'd prefer to be making my own beverages. It is a great buy! It is important, however, that you follow the important rules of using an immersion heater, or you'll damage it. They're easy rules, but easy to break. All you need to know is included on the red 'caution' tag attached to this immersion heater. They are as follows: 1. You must ensure that you do not plug in (or leave plugged in) this immersion heater UNLESS it is fully submerged (immersed) in water up to the marked area on the handle at all times, or you will short it out. There. That's it. To recap: Do not plug in this heater and *then* add water in the cup (you will short it out). Do not boil the water and then, whilst the heater is still plugged in, take the heater out of the water (you will short it out). Do not fill the water in the cup only half-way up the heater stem (you will short it out). If you are careful to always ensure that there is sufficient water in the cup before plugging the heater in (and throughout its being plugged in), you will get years of use out of it. In India the water boiled within a minute. In Canada, it took over two minutes to boil. So just be prepared that there are different boiling times depending upon your electrical current/system worldwide. No worries, though, as eventually that water is gonna boil! The included European adapter is appreciated, if of a very simple design. You will, however, need an outlet adapter for any other areas in the world (other than North America and some parts of South America). The little fabric travel pouch is appreciated as it has a little cinch on the top which helps keep everything in place. In all honesty, this is a pretty plain looking getup and could use some visual sprucing up - it doesn't look like anything special - and maybe there are indeed less expensive options out there, but I was happy to spend the extra money as Lewis N Clark is a reputable brand and, in the end, this little immersion heater has worked wonders. Another tip: In addition to taking powdered instant coffee, I've discovered the wonders of taking powdered Canadian milk, rather than creamer powder (you can buy a package here on Amazon). The milk powder has transformed my travel coffee-drinking experience! This is obviously only relevant if you're the sort of person who likes milk in their coffee. In sum - please just follow the included manufacturer's instructions to a T and you'll get years of use out of this little immersion heater.

Muy práctico para mis necesidades de viaje

Excelente producto. No ha fallado en nada. Si es de acero inoxidable. Pues lo utilizo con algunos químicos que a diferencia los de aluminio si terminaba negros. Es un poco más lento pero es normal ya que es más pequeño que otros. Lo volvería a comprar en cualquier momento.