There are plenty of things in life we take for granted. It is hard to appreciate everything we have, but this starts to happen quickly when they go on the blink!
Kettles are the perfect example of this. Any coffee or tea lover will generally appreciate the role a kettle plays, but it is easy to forget about their importance to your day-to-day.
Whether in the kitchen, office or other space, a kettle is a vital part of charging your work day. We love kettles at Direct Vacuums, and have plenty as part of our kitchen appliances range.
In our latest blog, we take a look at the importance of the humble kettle, and why you need a good one in your home!
A modern version of an ancient art 
Boiling water has been a part of human life for centuries, with our ancestors using this method to help make food easier to eat, taste better and kinder to the stomach.
There is even a school of thought that suggests the human innovation to cook was a pivotal moment in making humans human.
Pots were used by ancient civilisations and it is thought that this was a crucial part of food and drink preparation from this time. There has been evidence found of a Chinese cooking pot called a ‘taofu’. These were made of clay and was used more than 10,000 years ago during the Neolithic Age.
The pot was an ever present in terms of being able to boil water, and obviously still does the job to this day! However, with the advent of the kettle, that process became quicker and more convenient, particularly when it comes to making hot drinks.
Take off of the contemporary kettle
What we recognise today as the modern kettle is a development from the classic stovetop kettle. These boiled water in much same way pots are boiled – with gas from a stove.
From this early development, the birth of the electric kettle happened. This was actually an earlier invention than many people may think, with the first electric kettles made available to the public as early as the 1890s. These early versions however were not exactly as we know them today, as they had a separate compartment for the heating element, as this could not touch the water.
The design of the electric kettle as we know and love it today was really created by a gentleman by the name of Leslie Large. This engineer at Bulpitt & Sons in Birmingham reinvented the heating element to be a wire wound around a core. This was then sheathed in a metal tube, meaning it could be immersed in the water directly, and thus, the modern kettle was born.
There have been hundreds of designs utilising this model ever since, and the contemporary kettle really is a cornerstone of the modern home.
Add a new kettle to your kitchen today
With boiling water being such a fundamental part of day-to-day life, ensuring that you have a kettle that gets the job done properly and quickly should be a must.
Whether you want to replace your current model, and a new kettle to your home, or maybe get a refreshments area set up in your office, Direct Vacuums has products that can fit the bill.
We stock new and refurbished electric kettles that will help you make your morning brew, assist with cooking tasks, or fill up your hot water bottle with.
Our new kettles include models from the likes of Tefal, Daewoo, Haden, and Kenwood. With exciting designs that gel perfectly with contemporary kitchen style, these kitchen appliances really are a great investment.
And if you are on the search for a refurbished kettle online, look no further than the Direct Vacuums collection. We have great quality refurbished kettles from major brands and exceptionally low-price points. These kettles have been refurbished to the highest standards, so you can get a kettle that functions as you want for less via our online store.
Shop today with Direct Vacuums
Kettles are one of the many kitchen appliances we have available at great low prices. Take a look too at our microwaves, coffee machines, toasters and white goods – all available for less at Direct Vacuums.
Be sure to take a look at our delivery options as well. And if you have any questions, simply contact the Direct Vacuums team. We will be happy to help.
