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It won’t matter stick a bunch of glue or whatever in the plastic part jam the handle and clean off any excess and just let it harden. It won’t come off.
If you have the patience for it, bend either the entire handle or just the tip of it down. It may need a lot of heat to get it to bend nicely.
Alternatively if a magnet sticks to it, you could probably make a little handle with magnets to pick it up, but it may be more effort and money than just getting a new, less badly designed pot (or whatever that is)
I just realized the handle cover is fabric, I initially thought it was plastic or something. This is in fact a crappy design! Perhaps even a sheet of flexible silicone can be inserted inside for a better grip
Is this a kettle or a teapot? Going by the stainless i would say jettle.
My guess is for it to be tilted forward with your wrist first. Honestly form over function seems to be the design brief. A household kettle should be safe first then you can make it beautiful. Children get way too many injuries in the kitchen as it is
You see, when you tip it, the handle end is pointed down not upward pulling itself down due to weight. You're supposed to tip a tea pot not just hold it there.
Hard to do without risking breaking the handle right off. It’s like 1/4 inch thick. Plus there is a tea infuser that goes inside, which requires the clearance to be removed.
Only other thing is to cut hole in bottom side of sleeve towards where it would go on base of the handle and attach a small hook to handle that slips through the hole and locks it in position. You could do one top and one bottom maybe? Nightmare design though for sure
Nah man, what about having to carry it? You can't do it in the "pouring" position or you're gonna spill hot water all around. The handle just shouldn't slip at all, there's really no justification.
I agree, but that means you’re only option to not spill. Water is to have your cup right beside your stove so that it immediately starts pouring into the cup as soon as you pick it up. Or only ever filling it partially, but that would inhibit the infuser from reaching the water.
I’m not saying it’s not crappy, it’s just not as bad as OP is making it seem. There’s not a reason to carry it flat for as long as it takes to slide out from the handle.
It literally burned me because I casually picked it up without white knuckle gripping the handle because I have never needed to do that previously in my entire life.
The combination of casually gripping it (like anyone would with a handle centered over the center of gravity) and moving my hand forward towards the cup, caused the kettle to quickly slide out and crash down. This is more than just a crappy design flaw, it is a dangerous one.
As an adult, I know approximately how much grip I need to allocate to my fingers based on the estimation of the weight of an object. We are pretty efficient beings and tend not to over allocate energy in the form of effort when it is not needed. A more clear example of this is the fact that you do not sprint everywhere you go.
never said it wasn't crappy, I just explained its intended operation. its not like the pot is supposed to be so full that tipping it spills it but yeah not the best design.
Crappy design, but easy fix. Just add a loop that goes around the elbow that allows it to be removed for cleaning.
I tried that after getting burned, but it also just slides up the elbow.
Throw it away and buy a different pot
Just use a tea towel. Throwing it out is super wasteful
Well I was always grip it like a gorilla out of fear of being burned again.
Time for some blacksmithing gloves
Use gorilla cement glue and pl premium to secure it your hand and embrace your new life, Mr. kettle hand
Epoxyman to the rescue!
Or line the inside with that RV non slip pad material.
Boy got real salty over the rejection of his last post
Yeah I couldn’t handle being burnt twice in one day.
You couldn't HANDLE it?
Oh get a GRIP will ya?
(context for anybody else who did not see the original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/CrappyDesign/comments/1plygh2/made_to_spill_boiling_water/ - they were burnt by the kettle and then burnt by the comments because the video showed them holding the kettle very loosely)
They've removed the post 🙄
Silicon on chrome, that's stupid.
*Silicone
I work in the microchip industry, and i still make that damn mistake.
I actually have to stop and think when i am making notes.
Here's an easier way:
Silicon Valley: high tech, investments, Santa Clara County, CA.
Silicone Valley: North Hollywood, San Fernando Valley area, known as the adult movie creation capital.
In Germany it's Silikon so bite me
These people are the worst
Germans?
No the English nerds.
I would actually contact that company and seek a refund, that seems quite dangerous.
It was a gift but I did write a review on Hutch’s website, though they’ll probably censor it.
At least it’s not boiling hot too
It was the first time when it burned me.
Even with the grip OP got heated
the ergonomic handle that doubles as a confidence test. If you can pour without flinching, you’re officially promoted to Silverback Barista 🦍
Put some glue in the rubber part and then insert the metal handle that the glue dry won’t slide off ever
Except that neither silicone nor chrome takes glue particularly well.
It won’t matter stick a bunch of glue or whatever in the plastic part jam the handle and clean off any excess and just let it harden. It won’t come off.
That little 'tunk!' at the end was more funny than it has any right being. Hope you find something that works!
You could try using some silicone flex seal spray on the inside so it has a better grip
If you have the patience for it, bend either the entire handle or just the tip of it down. It may need a lot of heat to get it to bend nicely.
Alternatively if a magnet sticks to it, you could probably make a little handle with magnets to pick it up, but it may be more effort and money than just getting a new, less badly designed pot (or whatever that is)
Get an Ove-Glove
You need to grip it so that the clamping force is up and down, not left and right.
Just hit it with a hammer a lil bit. Crappy design for sure
Two solutions:
A.) JB Weld
B.) A hand towel
JB Weld is permanent âś…
If you have the confident/skills, a bit of metalworking/hammer-working.
I don't have either, so it would be Grip Wrap tape for me... or just toss that hazard.
I just realized the handle cover is fabric, I initially thought it was plastic or something. This is in fact a crappy design! Perhaps even a sheet of flexible silicone can be inserted inside for a better grip
Is this a kettle or a teapot? Going by the stainless i would say jettle.
My guess is for it to be tilted forward with your wrist first. Honestly form over function seems to be the design brief. A household kettle should be safe first then you can make it beautiful. Children get way too many injuries in the kitchen as it is
I have never heard of a jettle
just wrap some tape around the end or use 2 vice grips to bend it.
Have you tried holding it the other way
No I haven’t. Which way is the other way?
Drill a hole through the grip and handle then use a screw and nut to hold it in place. When needing to clean just unscrew.
Why did you bend your handle? Bend it back /s
You see, when you tip it, the handle end is pointed down not upward pulling itself down due to weight. You're supposed to tip a tea pot not just hold it there.
Only when pouring
Yes. Suggestion, grip tape.
Bend the handle down a bit so it is horizontal rather than at an angle
Hard to do without risking breaking the handle right off. It’s like 1/4 inch thick. Plus there is a tea infuser that goes inside, which requires the clearance to be removed.
Only other thing is to cut hole in bottom side of sleeve towards where it would go on base of the handle and attach a small hook to handle that slips through the hole and locks it in position. You could do one top and one bottom maybe? Nightmare design though for sure
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Wouldnt it be easier to hold the other way?
They is because you are holding it wrong. It’s meant to be used for pouring in which case the handle won’t slip.
Nah man, what about having to carry it? You can't do it in the "pouring" position or you're gonna spill hot water all around. The handle just shouldn't slip at all, there's really no justification.
Yeah so you just pour boiling water all over the place on your way to your cups?
I agree once OP tilts it for the pour it should work better but I don’t blame them for being upset at the design
Probably not designed for pots with an angled handle…
Quit holding it level. Pick it up, pour, put it down.
And in the transitional period you’ll have water all over your stove.
The speed at which that slides out of the handle, makes me feel like they have plenty of time to pour the water out into a cup
With a more casual grip, it slides out instantly.
The angle it would be held in order to pour water would be such that it would not slide out of the handle
I agree, but that means you’re only option to not spill. Water is to have your cup right beside your stove so that it immediately starts pouring into the cup as soon as you pick it up. Or only ever filling it partially, but that would inhibit the infuser from reaching the water.
I’m not saying it’s not crappy, it’s just not as bad as OP is making it seem. There’s not a reason to carry it flat for as long as it takes to slide out from the handle.
It literally burned me because I casually picked it up without white knuckle gripping the handle because I have never needed to do that previously in my entire life.
The combination of casually gripping it (like anyone would with a handle centered over the center of gravity) and moving my hand forward towards the cup, caused the kettle to quickly slide out and crash down. This is more than just a crappy design flaw, it is a dangerous one.
As an adult, I know approximately how much grip I need to allocate to my fingers based on the estimation of the weight of an object. We are pretty efficient beings and tend not to over allocate energy in the form of effort when it is not needed. A more clear example of this is the fact that you do not sprint everywhere you go.
Guess you should return or toss it then
I would gladly take the cash if it came with a gift receipt
On to option B, toss it and move along.
I might just sew a snap into the fabric so it stays in place but can be removed to clean.
meant to be carried at an angle that keeps the handle flat...
Why would you want to point the spout down at all times? Still crappy
never said it wasn't crappy, I just explained its intended operation. its not like the pot is supposed to be so full that tipping it spills it but yeah not the best design.
That is the most awkward designed tea pot I've ever seen. It doesn't make sense.