Plastic? Is there any plastic on the inside, or anywhere that would touch hot water? Don't want any leeching from plastic.
637199
There's minimal (but existing) plastic on the inside, from the top of the handle. YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcAjRjv4_xA#t=40s
766288
I just purchased this one from amazon and I can happily say that it contains no plastic whatsoever in the inside of the kettle - Precise HeatTM 1.5 Liter Electric Wtr Kettle.
766289
The plastic from the top of the handle is above the fill line on the inside of the kettle: there should be no chance of plastic leeching in any case, even from that small piece of plastic.
766290
It isn't the kind of plastic that "leeches" (leaches). These things are regulated; don't be a chemophobe.
766291
I inquired as to whether there was BPA in the plastic components of this kettle & received this reply: Thank you for your email and interest in Bonavita kettles. "All plastic used in our products is BPA free."
766292
There is no plastic on the interior of the kettle and water doesn't touch any plastic on the kettle in normal use.
766293
YES, there is plastic on the inside. It is at the very top of the jug where the handle attaches. The handle only attaches at the inside top not the full length of the handle. I personally believe it is not safe. This is not the kettle I am looking for.
766294
Based on that video reviews on Youtube, there is plastic inside. Regardless if water touches the plastic or not, the condensation from the steam will drip back down to the rest of the boiling water. This is the reason why A LOT of people now are asking for totally non-plastic material inside.
446081
The product has no plastic # on it. However, as long as you are not running hot water through it the plastic should not be off gassing. Off gassing plastic to the bet of my knowledge will not off gas unless heated.
1273129
Water no, steam when you pour it - we love ours and wanted one that dealt with the same issue - no contact with plastic and this one doesn't, but I don't count the steam since it doesn't get into the cups.
1196456
It is metal inside too....not plastic. Mine is discolored a bit because of hard well water.
2155007
No, none at all. Inside it's only metal. There is no water level indicator (only amount of water you are pouring into it and max indicator, all metal). The only plastic in the inside would be the top lid. But water would not touch it directly when boiling, I guess the steam does. Water is only in contact with metal from base to top.
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I am the first one to NOT want plastic touching my 195 degree F water... but 1) this never touches anything but steam and 2) it appears to be made of a nylon-ish/silicone-ish material and is key to keeping the heat in/deflecting some of that heat away from the top - ouch! Bottom line for purists - you can remove it - noting that there are 2 nuts present there one locking down the other and they say to NOT remove it on a sticker... but it is your choice. If you are pouring fast enough to have the coffee touch the plastic - well...you are too desperate for your "fix" and need to slow down and enjoy the moment a bit more - seriously! This is a great unit! I am the first one to NOT want plastic touching my 195 degree F water... but 1) this never touches anything but steam and 2) it appears to be made of a nylon-ish/silicone-ish material and is key to keeping the heat in/deflecting some of that heat away from the top - ouch! Bottom line for purists - you can remove it - noting that there are 2 nuts present there one locking down the other and they say to NOT remove it on a sticker... but it is your choice. If you are pouring fast enough to have the coffee touch the plastic - well...you are too desperate for your "fix" and need to... » Read More I am the first one to NOT want plastic touching my 195 degree F water... but 1) this never touches anything but steam and 2) it appears to be made of a nylon-ish/silicone-ish material and is key to keeping the heat in/deflecting some of that heat away from the top - ouch! Bottom line for purists - you can remove it - noting that there are 2 nuts present there one locking down the other and they say to NOT remove it on a sticker... but it is your choice. If you are pouring fast enough to have the coffee touch the plastic - well...you are too desperate for your "fix" and need to slow down and enjoy the moment a bit more - seriously! This is a great unit! « Show Less
2018273
There is no plastic inside the kettle. When I peer inside the kettle, it has a smooth/brushed stainless interior. No plastic, no coils. I love it.
1337204
The kettle is stainless steel inside. The only plastic inside the kettle that may touch water when full is the frame that holds a filter at the spout.
1234002
True. We didn't end up using it because of that. We may use it at some point, but right now we are going with another option, which is our regular plastic waterer. We thought the heating device would melt it but it doesn't get that hot and works perfectly, at least so far.
1843428
It is sturdy plastic that does not get extremely hot even holding boiling water. I use heat pads if I need to hold it for longer than just afew seconds. PBA, not sure.
1088313
Nope, there's no plastic on the inside whatsoever, except at the very top but the water would never touch it.
1647022
This kettle does not have plastic material. Only the handle is a rubber type of material foe heat resistance. And no the water doesn't touch that part. I love mine!
854126
I heat the water with another source. You could probably heat the water directly in the coffeemaker as it seems extremely well made and there is not plastic that would melt.
99013
the filter is made of steel . no plastic in contact with hot water! I am still satisfied with this product.
1917327
no plastic present. Unless you consider the handle or lid knob to be plastic. Nothing touches the water but the metal tea kettle. Great kettle!
1070680
No plastic, but I started getting headaches. I stopped using this boilr and started boiling water in a pan on the stove top and my headaches went away.
900208
I am not sure that pouring very hot (e.g. boiling) water in it is a very good idea. It's not insulated, so it would get very hot to hold, plus I'm not sure whether the plastic would emit any chemicals due to hot water or not. I put relatively warm water in it with no troubles, but it's only about 100F or so.