As we're all well aware, age comes with a number of challenges. One of these is joint pain, which can make even the simplest tasks painful to complete. In this guide we will look at the best kettles for arthritic hands or indeed any kind of hand or arm related pain.
We first look at the unique ergonomic uccello kettle tipper which is designed specifically for this purpose. We'll then look at hot water dispensers, and finally check out some lightweight and easy to handle standard kettles.
In a nutshell, the Ergonomic Uccello Kettle removes the need for the wrist tipping motion. The handle is "ergonomically" designed which basically means that it is designed to fit the hand for easy use. The lid has a large opening for ease of filling and cleaning. These features make it ideal for people with arthritis in the hands or wrists as well as those with Parkinson's.
Other features include:
More information / customer reviews / pricing can be found on amazon.co.uk, or read our full review.
To get around the need for a kettle entirely, it may be worth considering using a hot water dispenser instead. We look at three options, neatly summarised in the below comparison table:
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| Breville VKJ142 ✔ | Breville VKT111 ✔ | Morphy Richards 131004 ✔ | |
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| Capacity | 1.5 Litres | 2 Litres | 3 Litres |
| Colours | Black / Stainless Steel | Black / Stainless Steel | Black |
| Easy Fill | Push Button Lid | Hinged Lid | Removable Container |
| Temperature Controlled | No | No | Yes |
| Energy Efficient | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Drip Tray | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Filter | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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The Breville hot cup water dispenser is able to boil a cup of water in less than 50 seconds. Its 1.5 litre capacity is enough for approximately 5-7 cups of water. It features a button release mechanism which opens the lid, allowing it to be refilled underneath the tap. It can boil 1 cup at a time for maximum energy efficiency. It also features a removable drip tray and a permanent limescale filter.
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Another hot water dispenser you may want to consider is the Breville VKT111 Hot Cup. It carries over many of the same features as the VKJ142, but has an extra half a litre capacity and features a hinged lid. The hinged lid is perfectly suited for those who struggle to lift a heavy kettle. Another key selling point which makes the VKT111 so popular is the fact that its filling height can be adjusted meaning that it is suitable for a range of cups and containers.
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At the premium end of the market sits the Morphy Richards Hot Water Dispenser 131004. It has a 3 litre capacity, only boils the water you need so is energy efficient, requires no plumbing (so can be used straight from the box) and, unlike the above two hot water dispensers, is temperature controlled.
More information / customer reviews / pricing can be found on amazon.co.uk.
If the above dispensers aren't to your taste, then perhaps the traditional kettle will be. Of course, the biggest factor will be the weight of the kettle as lightweight kettles reduce the burden on joints (and muscles). We will also consider the usual things to watch out for, including durability and general features of the kettle.
After some research, some of the lightest kettles available are below. The latter two kettles are advertised as travel kettles which, by their nature, are light, small and compact.
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| Deik ✔ | Russell Hobbs 23840 ✔ | Quest 35440 ✔ | |
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| Capacity | 1.7 Litres | 0.85 Litres | 0.5 Litres |
| Weight | 0.87kg | 0.61kg | 0.5kg |
| Colours | Black | White | White / Grey |
| Auto Shut-off | Yes | No | No |
| Filter | Yes | Yes | No |
| Buy | Buy on Amazon |
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Weighing in at only 0.87kg (31oz) is the Deik Electric Kettle. With a 1.7 litre capacity and hinged push button lid, there should be no problems filling this with reduced mobility. Cleaning is very easy too as the heating element is concealed, allowing for the inside to be washed out in no time at all.
Here's a quick summary of the main features:
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Next up is the Russell Hobbs 23840 Compact Travel Electric Kettle. Travel kettles are great in terms of weight as they're designed to fit in suitcases. The Amazon reviews are very positive, and (at the time of writing) the price is excellent. As well as being light, there's a hinged lid to allow for easy filling. Again, the heating element is tucked away so cleaning is almost effortless.
Other features include:
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An alternative lightweight kettle is the Quest 35440 Compact Travel Electric Kettle. This is another travel kettle which is ideal for anyone who struggles to lift a heavy full kettle. It's durable, with positive feedback on Amazon.
Features include:
More information / customer reviews / pricing can be found on amazon.co.uk.
