What do you call the...

[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....

[ClockworkOrange]

Woohoo and it's from the USA too.



http://www.magellans.com/store/Healt...inkEF123?Args=

They do the job OK, tiny problem is that they make the mug hot but hey, at least it's an easy way to make a hot drink.

Maybe check out ebay?

..............feeling smug as she has been able to offer advice for a change!

[withm]

Or go to the camp store at the campground and buy a cup (or a thermos) of coffee. Or the nearest fast food place, gas station, convenience store. How long do those immersion heaters take to boil water anyway?

[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

[Catrin]

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

I will take my less expensive french coffee press...it isn't that expensive if I should break it. Since I am car camping, I am not all that worried about weight.

Thanks for all of the suggestions!

[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.

[Catrin]

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

Yes, no one locally appears to carry them any longer - I've been told they don't sell enough of them these days. I've decided to go the hot pot direction anyway

Withim, that certainly sounds like a better approach than my coffee press, and less fragile