Will water stay hot?
146895
Yes, it stays hot for ten mins at half full, its great for blanching veggies as well as hot water for tea.
146896
Nice kettle never had the change to try it since water leaked out from the bottom my vote you get what you pay for upgrade to a better model
146897
It doesn't keep the water hot, automatically turns off when water comes to boil.
146898
As soon as the water reaches a rolling boil, the unit shuts off and stops heating, so one could say that the water begins to cool at that very point. It is not a thermal carafe, so the water will eventually cool off. However, it literally takes only seconds for the water to reach a boil again if the user switches it back on. We've been quite pleased with this unit and actually wish we'd bought it or one like it sooner.
2068274
Hot??, that's subjective. If unopened it would keep hot liquid fairly warm. Best you can expect, subject to outside temperature
527549
The water stays hot for quite a while. I use it to have boiled water for the baby formula. Then cool it for the next day. I love using it for having water for tea better than the microwavve. Hope this helps.
1032212
Yes, the metal gets very hot because the water is boiling. There is no need to touch the metal but one cannot use it near young children or anyone who cannot understand to refrain from touching the metal.
1225495
So, long as it is not boiling water you'll be just fine. I've been surprised at just how much the sun can REALLY heat up the water in this thing!
1417300
Yes! I fill it with cold tap water and it still comes out hot enough. Almost "McDonalds" hot. lol
1433446
It is heated. I put pretty warm water in before I use it. BUT it does not stay hot (warm)
289459
I think it would. I have done something similar, and it kept the water hot for a couple of hours. I haven't tried it for a longer period of time, so I can't guess how long it will so work.
1517530
I'm sure the water would be warm but maybe not entirely HOT. It is large and a bit heavy to take with you though. I have mine plugged in 24/7, wouldn't want to be without it. This is our second one, the first lasted years and years.
1960691
It should get hot because its boiling water but keep an eye on it you don't want it to get extremely hot, it may burn thru the plastic
1342932
Whenever the temp goes down, the machine detects that and heats up the water again, so it stays very hot all the time. Hope this helps.
1077229
I usually start with hot water, but the thing will heat water and keep it at a nice temp. I like it hot, not tepid, and it does the trick.
818358
I would add that the plastic ones might be insulated and stay hot a little longer, but do you really want to drink water boiled in plastic? If you want water to stay hot a long time, get a vacuum sealed thermos, make sure it's vacuum sealed. It will stay hot for hours. This is the best kettle I've found to date, I think you'll be satisfied with it.
1433445
I presume that's what 'Keep Warm Heat' is. It probably won't warm up cold water, but if you put warm water in it, it should keep it warm for as long as you'd want to soak.
1204599
No. It's meant to be kept on & the water temperature is maintained hot enough to make a cup of coffee or tea instantly. I keep mine on 24/7 and only unplug it if I'm going to be gone overnight or longer.
1109825
Yes, it does. If you are nearby, you can hear it click off when it reaches the correct temperature. The water stays hot at least five minutes, in case you are busy with something else.
240500
If you fill with cold water it will be cool. Because it's capacity is so large, it will remain cold or hot for a longer time. Remember it's also heavier.