Thoughts on the newer insulated tabletop water boiler/dispensers versus electric kettles->energy $$ [View all]

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Last edited Sun Dec 20, 2015, 10:16 AM - Edit history (2)

re: tabletop insulated water boiler/dispenser versus using the tap and an electric kettle--impact on energy $$

So, I drink a lot of hot tea in the winter time, use boiling water during cooking, and also like to heat up my insulated coffee cup/espresso cups in the morning to maintain that temp longer as well. While it doesn't enter into the question at hand, I passively filter my water for most purposes.

This is the hot water dispenser I am considering ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R4HKIV8?colid=22QDF3FENM285&coliid=I20WTXZY15SZC1&psc=1&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl#Ask ). ?width=800

While it is expensive, it feels as though I am currently wasting waaaay too much water and electricity (and time) using the tap and my current electric water kettle ( http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/cuisinart-perfectemp-cordless-electric-kettle?ID=475630&pla_country=US&cm_mmc=Google-PLA-ADC-_-Home-NA-_-Cuisinart-_-86279029430USA&catargetid=120156070000400548&cadevice=c ) to meet my needs and I feel as though I spend all day filling/waiting for the kettle to boil. While the purchase price is considerable, I'm really interested to see what folks think in terms of savings going forward and if the dispenser is ultimately a better solution, not only in convenience.

I spent quite a bit on the water kettle several years ago, so I am wary of a needless expenditure if it might not be ultimately a more "green", or at least more economical solution in terms of electricity. What do you think?