An instant hot water dispenser may seem innocuous enough. But, it has the intrinsic capacity to do major damage — be it to your hand, home, property, or even itself. While the electronics are rarely complicated on these devices, the heating element must literally bring water to a boil. This means it gets dangerously hot. I’ve lived with the Breville HotCup for a while now and it’s undoubtedly a handy edition for any kitchen or home office workspace. Admittedly, the servings are a little on the miserly side. For me, that’s one of the weaknesses of this particular model because I tend to use my YumAsia instant hot water kettle for washing up purposes. In terms of appearance, the Cooks Professional Electric Instant Hot Water Dispenser strikes us as having a bit of a 1960s vibe but even if you’re not into the vintage look we think most people will still be happy enough to have it on their counter. On the other hand, if you’re an occasional drinker, you may prefer a dispenser that heats only the water it uses. Easy, right?

If you love this unit, but need a little bit more horsepower, consider the VKT111. It features 2L capacity, a cup size selector for dispensing variable amounts, and an impossibly chic brushed steel finish. The massive 1.7L capacity means that the HotCup can hold an impressive eight cups of water, perfect for those large rounds of hot drinks where everyone in the room accepts your polite offer. Boiling water is dispensed at the touch of a button and an accurate stop function means you're always in control – no more overflowing mugs when you're trying to get the right volume of water. Let’s start with the basics: temperature control (85, 95, 100°C), plus variable water volume output from 300mL to a whopping 1.5L. That’s half the Redefine’s cavernous 3L capacity at once. Between these two parameters, you can gently warm up a dainty cup of herbal tea leaves, or you can hit the afterburners to insta-boil a pot of pasta. We also like the simple-but-effective design of the water tank, which illuminates so you can keep a beady eye on how your water levels are faring. We’re also keen on the streamlined design, which makes cleaning the Breville HotCup Hot Water Dispenser a doddle. REFILL WITH EASE: Simply flip open the lid to top up the tank, or for added convenience, remove the tank using the built-in carry handle and fill it up directly from the tap. The dimensions, at L27.2 x W18.5 x 30.6cm, make our hot water dispensers for kitchen a compact addition to your countertop.This hot water dispenser is ideal for frequent coffee drinkers or households with several endlessly thirsty family members. Compared to running a standard 2,500W kettle 5 times per day from cold to boil, the Perma Therm hot water dispenser would consume 68% less energy. It’s just that good. This instant kettle boils water in less than a minute, without any fussing with confusing settings. Seriously, you add water to the tank (which sports an easy-carry handle for ergonomic transport to the faucet), set it down into the unit, then press the “on” button. In around 50 seconds, you’ll get honest-to-goodness boiling water in exactly the amount you need for an afternoon cuppa at the office or at home. As we covered earlier choosing a brand can be really key to getting the right product in the Kettles category. There are loads of great brands out there each offering great products at different levels of quality and price. If brand is important to you, we’re sure you already know that Breville is a great choice. With 43 products available from Breville there’s plenty of choice too. Keep an eye on the quality of components too, as cheaply made products can often be affected pretty rapidly if you’re in a hard water area and have to endure the ongoing headache of limescale build-up. A drip-tray that actually works also makes a lot of sense.

The water tank holds 1.8 litres and has a generous opening for easy filling. The body can be detached from the base, so, in principle, you can fill the Breville VKJ367-01 in the same way as a kettle but 1.8L of water does weigh quite a bit so in practice you might want to use a jug or bottle. A drip tray gives you the option to change the height – from grandmas old china cup to your larger novelty cup – the HotCup can take on most cup varieties. The sleek and stylish design will allow the HotCup Water Dispenser to fit perfectly in any kitchen in any home. Hydroelectric separation, in which electrical components are kept completely isolated from water-handling components–often with an element of redundancy for safety. A hot water dispenser, aka instant hot water dispenser, is a device that does exactly what its name suggests — heats water instantaneously. Comprising a water tank with a heating element, hot water dispensers bring water to a near-boiling temperature on demand. What is a one cup kettle? Nevertheless, when you need to move it, there’s a sturdy handle built right in. If the obviously solid construction doesn’t give you confidence in the VonShef as a true workhorse, consider the 2-year manufacturer warranty.In terms of appearance, the Breville VKJ367-01 definitely has a lot going for it, in fact it’s one of the swishest kitchen appliances we’ve seen not just one of the swishest instant hot water dispensers. It’s also one of Breville’s third-generation instant hot water dispensers so it has a lot of functionality. Lookout for features and functions. Granted, an instant kettle is only really tasked with doing one job: to boil water instantly. But, if it can serve up different amounts at different temperatures then so much the better. Other people appreciate instant hot water dispensers for their economy and corresponding environmental benefits. When you use an instant hot water dispenser it’s much easier to heat only what you need and thus reduce the amount of electricity you use. The specification we have listed from Currys PC World for BREVILLE Hot Cup VKT124 8-cup Hot Water Dispenser is: