I recently purchased this pot and everything seems fine but the lid says "Sparmax" on it. Is Iwata and Sparmax the same brand?
1645086
Mine has the same inscription, I assume Iwata has them made by them. In any case it works wonderfully and It's an item anyone who uses an airbrush will wonder why they didn't get one sooner, It makes painting so much easier not having to run off to rinse my brush out.
1452241
I returned mine and received a new pot and infuser intact. NO problems. Well, except I hate the infuser.
191030
I'm not really qualified to answer which is safer. I do however think Iwatani stoves are safe because there is an auto-shutoff feature if there is a pressure increase in the butane canister. There is a cheaper Iwatani stove about $35 with the same feature and puts out 12k BTU. I have both stoves and the cheaper one is built better.
97720
On the bottom of the tetsubin there is a stamp, a tiny rectangle, which contains Japanese lettering (however I do not know what it says) but that is all. This pot has a glazed enamel interior, which if I read this correctly, means this pot is a "kyūsu" made for brewing tea but not boiling. The symbols I mentioned appear to be the same as I found for kyūsu, though it is difficult to tell due to the size. I hope this helps.
252343
It shouldn't be. I inspected mine thoroughly before use because you wouldn't want the pot accidentally drop while it's pressured. Just the not-so-perfect quality control by the manufacturer. Just exchange for another one. Hope it helps.
528783
yes it is...look up the company name....great pot, this is my second one for my second home, just as good as a bialetti and has more style
2023443
Please read this! I bought one of those cheap stoves from Amazon and it started up with a 4 foot flame. Nearly burned myself and the forest down. Scary!! There is a difference buying a cheap stove - they aren't regulated the same way. At least when you buy a name brand, they have to stand by their product. Will never buy generic again when it comes to something where safety is involved.
1228971
I believe they're the same product. I have both and they both do the same job for me. Get the discoloration off the bottom of my new pots and pans.
1515777
As far as I can tell, it's genuine. The package I bought was marked with the Iwata-Media labeling. Works great.
638291
I'm not having any problem with mine. I also have a glass stovetop. No suggestions.... Except to enforce to warranty.
1963670
On the bottom of the tetsubin there is a stamp, a tiny rectangle, which contains Japanese lettering (however I do not know what it says) but that is all. This pot has a glazed enamel interior, which if I read this correctly, means this pot is a "ky&#363;su" made for brewing tea but not boiling. The symbols I mentioned appear to be the same as I found for ky&#363;su, though it is difficult to tell due to the size. I hope this helps.
1515778
The one I recieved is the same one Iwata-Medea lists on their page and is pictured on this item. http://www.iwata-medea.com/products/accessories/hardware/
731468
Yes, it is! that's why I bought this tea pot -- the expensive one I bought at a store didn't sell replacements. Anyway - go to their website sunstea.com and search for "replacement infuser" and find the one for your tea pot
1540970
Yes, it's the same brand. I bought a refurbished one and it leaks. Get a new one and you won't have any problems :)
445384
I just heard back from the store - they told me (in an email) that the manufacturer was closed for the chinese new year! that is why we hadnt heard back from them (the store) since they hadnt heard back from the manufacturer. The manufacturer is shipping a new stockpot out. They told me to hang on to the original until the new one arrives. Who knows how long that will be....I emailed back and asked if it was ok to use the other items...still awaiting a reply to that.
1993698
The pot I received is a GSI pot. I reviewed very carefully before I ordered. I do not like Texsport. This pot is a GSI pot with a wood handle not a silicone handle. It is an excellent pot. I made the right choice. You can,t go wrong if you buy this pot. I hope this helps you in your choice.
343354
I purchased this set for our earthquake readiness box--hey, we live in California! Fortunately we have not used it--yet. The only mention of a manufacturer is sticker on the bottom of its carry bag that says NEEWER. Nothing stamped on any of the pots themselves. If you are wondering--it does not say Made in America--so I suspect that it is not...