Trekker stainless steel Kelly Kettle: fit of the base

[steven andrews]

I've had an aluminium Kelly Kettle for many years and the fire bowl of that one fits nicely into the base of the kettle for transportation, allowing a couple of brews' worth of kindling to be securely stored in the chimney.

I received a stainless steel one pint Trekker for Father's Day and, although I'm very happy with the kettle, the fire bowl of that one does not attach to the bottom of the kettle. It still fits in the same way, but it's a loose fit, and it's not just a case of it being new - no amount of "sooting up" is going to make it hold in place.

Does anyone know why Kelly have made this design change?

 

[Rojekj]

I don't know for sure but I know with my alumimum kettle, i have disliked the tight fit because it wedges itself and is a pain to remove again. Maybe others felt the same way...

 

[Bardster]

Cut a 2" length of cycle inner tube and slip it over the base, that should fill the gap, and be grippy too.