Stainless Steel Polish

I second the e-cloth recommendation!

I have a Dualit toaster.

Rubbing oil onto a computer table for a finish sounds like a very practical idea.

“Hey Tibbsy, I'll do a blind A/B test between Dualit toast and grilled toast any time you like buster . We are talking very classy toast here bucko.”

Oh fug, did I hit a raw nerve there? And I thought it was just Naim kit that was beyond reproach.

“The stainless steel bit is OK. The problem is with the aluminum end-caps.”

Bloody hell no, they’ve only gone and built a toaster that is positively guaranteed to corrode.

(Tibbs now assumes the know-it–all persona of that guy at the pub who overhears your conversation and can’t help but stick his unwanted nose in).

Aluminium joined directly to Stainless steel? LOL, that’s a sure fire recipe for yer dissimilar metal electrolytic corrosion... Why, any GCSE chemistry student knows that. Now, blah blah blah blah

“kick the shit out of it with steel-cap boots”

Then get yourself a nice wee Philips Essence scan toaster and say goodbye to all that corrosion and barely adequate toast.

Mr Tibbs

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Originally posted by Mr.Tibbs:
Oh fug, did I hit a raw nerve there? And I thought it was just Naim kit that was beyond reproach.

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Beyond reproach is Naim kit (especially my Naim kit) and anything of me and mine within the four points, including my toaster.

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Then get yourself a nice wee Philips Essence scan toaster and say goodbye to all that corrosion and barely adequate toast.

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But what about the guests ? Do you know the kind of ambiance the Dualit creates ? It positively radiates love, sex, health and good times.

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Originally posted by Minky:
Do you know the kind of _ ambiance_ the Dualit creates ? It positively radiates love, sex, health and good times.

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...and this, it appears, is precisely the cause of the original problem. Clearly Gary has a Dualit, and the combination of this plus the effect of studying the work of Serbian photographers has caused his table to [cough] require cleaning...

Oh, and I won't hear a word against Dualit toasters. They work -- consistently and reliably, with no warm-up or thermostat fatigue, with the sole proviso that the your bread is half decent, and competently sliced with an expertly-wielded Kitchen Devil bread knife to a thickness of 16mm. Of course, "chrome bumper" Dualits with the nice angled ends are far superior to the modern curvy "retro" thing, and make a nice analog "tikka-tikka-tikka" noise when toasting. Naim should take note that Dualit's "lets diversify" products, notably kettles and coffee makers, are some of the least well-conceived, most irritating items in their respective fields. People who buy these probably also buy digital Australian wine...

Best;

Mark

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Naim should take note that Dualit's "lets diversify" products, notably kettles and coffee makers, are some of the least well-conceived, most irritating items in their respective fields. People who buy these probably also buy digital Australian wine...

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I have a Dualit kettle. Fastest boiler I could find, concealed heating element and excellent Strix copper cordless connection. Don't jest.

I buy Australian wine aswell.

I have heard many complaints that Dualit kettles drip at the spout when pouring. Is this correct?

Regards

Mick

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Originally posted by Mick Parry:
I have heard many complaints that Dualit kettles drip at the spout when pouring. Is this correct?

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Mick,

Whataya getting at mate ?

I naturally use a Dualit toaster because it makes the best toast. MEJ hit the nail on the head when he stated that you must have good bread, never use supermarket stuff. We use a breadmaker.

Also use Frank Cooper marmalade, there is nothing else that can touch it.

I have heard rumblings that Dualit kettles drip at the spout. I would find this most annoying if it is true.

By the way, we do not address each other as "mate" on this forum.

Regards

Mick

Ah Mick, that's where you are wong mate, because look, I just called you mate, mate. There, I done it again mate, (etc, etc).

No, you got me all wrong. I was wondering if you were having a crafty dig at Count.d's "waterworks".

Hi,

We have a Dualit toaster and kettle the both work fine no problems with either of them for years, the kettle is one of the early ones I can't remember how long we have had it its that old it replaced a Swan kettle, that was another classic kettle. The Dualit has no drips leaks and it came with a coiled main lead that I think should be made compulsory item with all kettles. The only fault with the toaster is if it is unplugged the timer goes round going tick tick tick while you get your home made plum, lemon and ginger jam out but no heat, apart from that faultless service for years.

Pete Mad Bad & Dangerous to Know

Mad Bad Pete,
Do You shoot Kittens ?


Fritz Von Wellrespectfullovwellardnutters

Ps: My Polish is very rusty, but down Warsaw way it sparkles, innit:

Mick,

I've never had the spout drip or any other problems.

The concealed heating element also allows minimal water to be used as there's no element to cover.

I'm sure I read on the anorak's corner that if one uses a seperate mains spur with a Memera fuse box, the kettle reaches boiling point 22.6% quicker.

Hi, Berlin Fritz

Not at this distance.

Pete Mad Bad & Dangerous to Know

Sorted Mate, I was well suprised recently to learn that Robin was born in Wakefield ? Bugger for the tourist industry one would imagine, now Kitten Shoots, the glorious 12th an all that ?

Fritz Von Loxely'sableedinbigplaceinnit

Psst: Though of course in Gdansk it's far more refined, or Danzig as Marcus would have it, innit !

The early Dualit kettles have no problems apart from being IMHO too small. They are distinguishable by examining the handle, which was black-stained hardwood and painted metal.

Later ones acquired a plastic handle, and there is a variant which is "cordless" -- this allows the concealed element with attendant advantages mentioned by the good Count. Ours was a later one (plastic handle) and suffered from severe spout incontinence, but only after the spout became very slightly furred -- for about a month from new it was fine. Older ones don't drip at all AFAIK -- spout design was probably changed minutely.

All Dualit kettles are about 1.5 litres capacity, and have a 2300w element. We replaced our (drip-prone) Dualit with a Breville KT6, which is thicker metal, better finished, easier to clean, pours faster, doesn't drip, boils 2 litres at once, has a 3000w concealed element, and cost 30 quid. It is also ergonomically superior as it you pour it with your knuckles vertical, rather than horizontal, so there's almost no chance of getting scalded. We've had it about 18 months and so far I'm very pleased with it. No, it doesn't quite have the character of the Dualit, but is in every other repect superior. We have 2 pots of tea per day, and not having to boil a second lot of water to fill the hot water jug is a boon.

The Dualit coiled mains leads are seriously funky, but as the Breville is "cordless", any surplus cable is coiled up in the base, and you can have exactly the length you need -- basically doing the same job.

Pete: That Swann was a goodie! I almost bought one in 1975, but ended up with a teak-handled Sona, which lasted until the Dualit. We do have a 1956 Swann coffee percolator though, still going strong (fiver in a junk shop, 1983).

Best;

Mark

My cheap Morphy Richards toaster on a 10mm spur is better than any Duraglit.

No it is not.

Oh Yes it is ! Isn't it Children ?

What d'yer fink of spoons mike ?


Fritz Von I'llseeyeringluepottommorownightinnit

Piss² I know she won't let yer out, but tell er it's an old pal from Berlin.

I thought everyone knew that real toast is made with a proper grill! I'd like to see you make Welsh Rarebit in an electric toaster.

A good Welsh Rarebit variation, more of a Greek Rarebit, which works in toasters is to fill a pitta bread with cheese, onion and pickle then shove it in the toaster. Its true that quite often, after a few minutes, a dry pitta springs out of said appliance, leaving a pile of molten goo at the bottom. Mick, please note that this tends to infuriate the servants.

Mick, please note that this tends to infuriate the servants.

So what

Regards

Mick

Mick, I'm so pleased your coming back out of your shell now the Outofphase Saga is behind us.