What do you call the...

[Catrin]

...electric stick-thingie you can use to put into a cup of water to heat it? I am looking for something to use at an electric campsite that will give me a cup of morning coffee I know I can get a "hot pot" for about $15-$20, wondering if this other contraption is cheaper. I am not getting a camp stove/cooking gear until probably next year so need some way to have my morning cuppa.

Can't search for it on the internet if I don't know what it is called...have been trying but so far unsuccessful - I am sore that someone here knows what it is called - thanks!

[soprano]

I believe that it is an immersion heater.

[Catrin]

I believe that it is an immersion heater.

I've tried that and just come up with industrial products - but will keep searching


ooooooooo, 15th time was a charm. Found something on Amazon for $7. Now I just need to see if I can get it quickly enough for less than that hot pot at Target....

Thanks!

[Aggie_Ama]

It isn't called the electric thingy? What is it called?

[smilingcat]

tried several thing "immersion heater" and came up with...

immersion heater at amazon

try item 1, 2 , 5, 6, 7...

[Catrin]

It isn't called the electric thingy? What is it called?

For some reason all I could come up with were industrial units. I am just going to get a "hot pot", once you toss in next-day shipping for the immersion heater I will pay more than for the hot pot. Yeah, that is what I get for waiting until the last minute but time got away from me

I did call Ace Hardware and a couple of other local stores who sell it via Amazon, but they don't keep them in stock. One manager said he could have it for me....3 days after my return In the end, the hot pot might be more versatile...

[Becky]

In the end, the hot pot might be more versatile...

Agreed, especially if space isn't at a premium.

[Blueberry]

In the end, the hot pot might be more versatile...

And perhaps safer? Those little gadgets always make me nervous....

[OakLeaf]

the hot pot might be more versatile...

Plus you're not stuck with instant coffee. Use a Melitta drip cone. That way you can have your coffee at non-electric campsites, too.

Just either grind your coffee before you go to a non-electric campsite or find a hand-cranked grinder. Mortar and pestle don't work that well on coffee beans, especially before you've had your coffee. DAMHIK

[laura*]

I did call Ace Hardware and a couple of other local stores who sell it via Amazon, but they don't keep them in stock.

Have you tried drug stores and grocery stores? I bought one some time back and don't recall having trouble finding it.