I once had an Oxo with a great low-toned whistle. Is this the same one? Sounds a bit like of fog horn?
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I've had my kettle for several years now, and it has a high pitched whistle. Can't tell you about the ones that are being sold right now.
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There were two different ones made. Hard to tell from pic which one it is. The original tea kettle had three small holes in the spout and sounded like a train whistle. The newer kettles have slits in the spout and just make high pitched whistle.
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The instruments are similar in size; most soprano recorders are slightly longer and larger around than a "D" tin whistle. They are fingered differently, but the differences are not difficult to master. Because of the larger size, the finger holes on a recorder are generally slightly further apart than a tin whistle. In tone, the recorder is a little bit more reed-like and the tin whistle is a little more flute-like. I enjoy playing both for different types of settings.
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There is no whistle.The noise is comparable to any other electric kettle that we have owned, distinct but when boiling less than just before coming to the boil.
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It sounds very similar. I would compare it to the type of sounds a xylophone makes, where a stick is hitting bars at different tones.
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No it sounds like like those old noise maker toys that you used to press the different buttons to get different sounds. Def does not sound like a real siren. I should know I use one 5 days a week!
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WHistle is loud as long as you make sure the lid is on tight. If the lid is not on and sealed then it doesn't whistle very loud. I learned that the hard way, leftmy kettle on, lid not tight and melted the handle from too much heat.
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It does not whistle, it turns off automatically and you can hear the click when it's done. It's not too loud but you can definitely hear it. Boiling is not too loud either. This tea pot is perfect! We use it everyday. Would highly recommend.
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Hi - This kettle does not make the traditional whistle sound. Once the water starts boiling you will hear (for about 10 seconds) the boiling sound till it automatically shuts off once the water has uniformly boiled completely.
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I don't have the no-name version, but I must say I have never been sorry that I paid a little extra for OXO - the quality is very high in a lot of small ways (the softness/smoothness/comfort of the handle, the smoothness of the metal edges, etc).
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It does NOT whistle. There is a small hole in the lid with no other apparent purpose, and I tried to get it to whistle (simply out of curiosity, because I don't need it), but no sound. Otherwise a solid & useful kettle.
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I find it loud enough, but it's not piercing (I've had that type.) Should be heard in the next room, but not if folks wander too far. Something to remember is that usually the steam whistles will not produce sound once the water has boiled away. It's a pain - I let my last kettle cook away because I had put it on with the whistle spout in the "up" position. (Kettle base was so hot that it popped the seal at its edge.) You can't do that with this one: the whistle is down and in place unless your hand is on the handle pressing the release.
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it is a little hard to blow...i would suggest an irish or a tin whistle. same fingering and easy to play. try a high d whistle. a clark at amazon is around ten dollars, a feadog by clark isn't very loud and good for learning.
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I have another low end ukulele that is all. So, I cannot really give a comparison. What I can say is what I had already said about the OU5. I may, however, add that it is not pricey. Thanks.
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I just watched a How It's Made program on the Science Channel on making these whistles. They are made of brass that is nickel plated. At least the UK version is.
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The Fogo is a much more mild flavor than the Lazzari. I've used both. I've mixed them for a slight mesquite flavor which is great. I feel like the Fogo lasts a bit better. After using it the first time it seems to be pretty large still. I've been able to cook low and slow and very high with both charcoals.
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Got me Im guessing there is a whistle tone on it somewhere. I haven't even explored it on mine and its married in my camping gear box. Its a nice light though. You can't go wrong with a Petzl. I have a different model as well.
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A small whistle sound when you gear down, mainly a throaty sound when you punch the gas though. If you have exhaust it is hard to hear the whistle