Thermette
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The price is the only thing that stopped me a while back. It is a bigger capacity than the Kelly, but roughly the same boil time. I believe there was a video done by Jack Mountain Bushcraft on youtube of a boil off between the two. I'll see if I can find it.
It was also the import tax that was worrying me! I should have got one when I was still in Germany and not subject to ridiculous tax laws! 
It was also the import tax that was worrying me! I should have got one when I was still in Germany and not subject to ridiculous tax laws!
Oh yes....I forgot about that
It was also the import tax that was worrying me! I should have got one when I was still in Germany and not subject to ridiculous tax laws!
Does anyone in Germany do mail order?
MagiKelly
Making memories since '67
Tubbyfraser on SotP got one and was not impressed
http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=9063
http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=9063
Well, it would have come into UK under normal mail but gone back out on BFPO so no import tax. I didn't get any for my Hex 3 either!
I've got both a Kelly and a Thermette and, of the two, I definitely prefer the Thermette. Reasons? I prefer the handle arrangement on the copper beast, it does appear to boil the water very slightly quicker than the Kelly and, apparently, the copper has the effect of killing off bugs in the water that you boil (as if boiling weren't enough in itself!). There are some disadvantages when it comes to cost but I reckon the Thermette will last longer and will have a less detrimental effect on my health than its aluminium cousin.
As with any shopping decision, it's down to your personal choice, budget, interest and so on.
As with any shopping decision, it's down to your personal choice, budget, interest and so on.
I just recently purchased a Thermette and would agree almost completely with TubbyFrazers assessment of the build quality. I am not sending mine back though.
I have both the large and small Kelly and their craftmanship is top end. The Thermette has a sort of high school metal shop look to it. I have not fired mine yet so cannot say how much I like it once it is in use. The handles bother me quite a bit on it too...I have small hands and am worried I will fry my knuckles every time I lift it...it only took one time lifting a Kelly straight up to learn how to do it right
Anyway, I have no concerns whatsoever concerning the Aluminum in the Kelly and really do appreciate its fine lines and super efficient workings.
I had the Thermette on my list for a couple of years....I am glad I bought it, but was also quite dissapointed that it is made in China as I really thought it was NZ also. The top cook ring looks interesting and the larger volume is why I am keeping my Thermette...but it will likely never achieve the sort of affection I hold for my one pint Kelly.
I have both the large and small Kelly and their craftmanship is top end. The Thermette has a sort of high school metal shop look to it. I have not fired mine yet so cannot say how much I like it once it is in use. The handles bother me quite a bit on it too...I have small hands and am worried I will fry my knuckles every time I lift it...it only took one time lifting a Kelly straight up to learn how to do it right
Anyway, I have no concerns whatsoever concerning the Aluminum in the Kelly and really do appreciate its fine lines and super efficient workings.
I had the Thermette on my list for a couple of years....I am glad I bought it, but was also quite dissapointed that it is made in China as I really thought it was NZ also. The top cook ring looks interesting and the larger volume is why I am keeping my Thermette...but it will likely never achieve the sort of affection I hold for my one pint Kelly.
