- The Breville VKJ142 is a hot water dispenser which gives you boiling water at the touch of a button and in a matter of seconds With a 1.5 litre capacity, the Hot Cup will dispense five 250ml sized cups of boiling water without needing refilling.
- The Hot Cup's sleek and innovative design with a blue illumination upon boil will add a sense of style and sophistication to any kitchen.
A Quicker Cuppa:
- The Breville Hot Cup provides a quick and simple solution for saving electricity and saving time. - The VKJ142 Hot cup dispenses just one cup of boiling water, so you can choose the right number of cups to boil and will dispense in a matter of seconds.
A Simple Solution:
- The Hot Cup is easy to use - simply lift the main unit off the base and fill up at a tap just like a normal kettle The base unit hold a removable drip tray, which is easy to clean and dishwasher safe. No hassle, no fuss!
Features:
Power: 3kW concealed fastboil element Capacity: 1.5 Litre capacity Finish: Plastic Illumination in boil mode, Illuminating power switch, Large easy view water window, Limescale filter, Dispenses a 250ml cup of boiling water, Dispenses up to 5 cups before refill required, Removable, dishwasher safe drip tray, Cord storage & Non-slip base
Top comments
vaiopup
19 Jun 176#1
Good deal. Use mine everyday. One point though, water never quite as hot as from a kettle.
Not an issue for me but might be for some.
gsusx
19 Jun 173#8
I would imagine these are quite good for people who drink green tea etc as they don't recommend having the water boiling for them. Jesus christ how middle class do I sound ...
muffboy
19 Jun 173#7
These are shockingly bad, I tried one and returned it as the water is not hot enough, don't waste your money.
Also extremely noisy!
Rimi
19 Jun 173#5
Have this, but won't buy it again.
-Too noisy-wakes up all family in the morning.
-Water is not hot enough.
-You can't measure how much water it dispenses on this model.
All comments (31)
vaiopup
19 Jun 176#1
Good deal. Use mine everyday. One point though, water never quite as hot as from a kettle.
Not an issue for me but might be for some.
robrydn
19 Jun 173#2
I just got rid of one of these, it was good but loud! Not great for making a coffee while others are asleep.
bigwheels
19 Jun 17#3
Great price.
Gave my one to my mum.
Invested in this one instead Breville VKJ318.
nipacurrant2
19 Jun 17#4
Great....order the update version on Amazon and it's pants. This one does the job
Rimi
19 Jun 173#5
Have this, but won't buy it again.
-Too noisy-wakes up all family in the morning.
-Water is not hot enough.
-You can't measure how much water it dispenses on this model.
ro53ben
19 Jun 173#6
It's not boiling water. Cold by definition.
muffboy
19 Jun 173#7
These are shockingly bad, I tried one and returned it as the water is not hot enough, don't waste your money.
Also extremely noisy!
gsusx
19 Jun 173#8
I would imagine these are quite good for people who drink green tea etc as they don't recommend having the water boiling for them. Jesus christ how middle class do I sound ...
Lola0908
19 Jun 172#9
These are great for older people or people with disabilities as they don't need to lift a boiling kettle where they could get scalded. I got one for my Gran and dad. :smiley:
Rimi to Lola0908
19 Jun 171#12
Its actually quite dangerous, especially if you have kids at home, as the one can easily switch this on and water then runs without any warring and can burn hands/fingers..
fanpages to Lola0908
19 Jun 171#17
If you do not leave water in the tank, &/or don't leave the unit plugged-in (or switched on) at the mains (as should be the case with many electrical kitchen/home items when small/vulnerable children are in the home), then the risks are reduced.
Also, if you only fill the appliance's tank with the required amount of water at the point of usage, then the risks are, again, minimised.
When making tea, fresh water should be drawn from the tap immediately before boiling, so leaving water to stand within the appliance's tank should not be a consideration in this case :smiley:
I have one of these; still going strong, & always delivers hot water, but the product was discontinued by the manufacturer years ago, unfortunately:
Got one of these and its great...........No more of the Mrs filling the kettle to the brim to make just one cup of coffee.
Yes it is quite loud and it only dispenses a set amount but once you know the size of cups to use this isn't an issue for me.
This thing about the water not being hot? I dare anyone to take a drink straight after its gone into your cup, as it always looks boiling hot to me :stuck_out_tongue:
The only real issue I have is trying to descale it, only done it twice now and both times was a pain as the descaling solution bubbles up everywhere! :confused:
sandracopping1
19 Jun 17#11
Got 2 of these one att home 1 at caravan love them can carry on doing jobs while it fills my cup
steevieboy4u
19 Jun 171#13
A lot of things can be dangerous. This item has been posted numerous times over the years and this comes up again and again and then the same things get said, about how numerous other things can be dangerous to children if they are allowed to touch things they should or aren't educated correctly.
At the end of the day this should be up on a work top out of the reach of small children, I've been using mine since my youngest was 4 yrs old and its never been an issue.
SuffolkLad222
19 Jun 172#14
Nevertheless, I appreciate Rimi pointing out the potential danger. A relevant consideration to think about.
jacogg
19 Jun 171#15
Hot deal. I bought one of these 2 weeks ago for my gran and it's brilliant, well worth the £34.99 I paid. The water is plenty hot for tea and as she can't lift a kettle anymore it has enabled her to make her own tea again. Tempted to buy one for my house now.
col11
19 Jun 171#16
Love this idea but sadly I have tried 2 different models and the water is not hot enough for me
Hot for the price
zizzles
19 Jun 17#18
Can it be used with a smartphone? It's an important question, the majority of this site's users seem unable switch on a light bulb without one
davidridge1 to zizzles
19 Jun 17#19
LOL
thegamingkinginfo to zizzles
20 Jun 17#29
I can, just use Alexa :smiley:
paul_merton
19 Jun 17#20
At which point you might as well just use a kettle.
fanpages
19 Jun 17#21
...unless a kettle has a minimum amount of water it can boil that exceeds that of the "Hot Cup" (or similar) appliance.
My "One Cup" product (as mentioned above) is for delivery of water for a single cup or mug, boiled from cold in 30 seconds.
I could not do that with a kettle.
muffboy
19 Jun 17#22
The problem is that it is NOT BOILED!
HasnainMajeed
19 Jun 17#23
You are correct i watched a review and it recorded it at 87°C
fanpages
19 Jun 17#24
The Morphy Richards "One Cup" (43930) product I mentioned certainly looks like it boils water, as steam is produced just before it dispenses the remainder of the water at 96 degrees.
I have measured by myself. It can reach 91ºC, but usually 84ºC straight from spout . So if your cup is cold, you have around 69ºC in a cup.
pepper85
19 Jun 17#26
These are terrible!
irradiated
19 Jun 17#27
for coffee these are great, i don't drink tea so the waiting time is irrelevant to me although it seems pretty hot
for info what temp would you get from a kettle as it also cant tech be boiled as wouldn't it then just be steam?
also im sure you can get these at B&M for the same price, easier to return if your not happy
hot for me though as i think ours is great
muffboy
19 Jun 17#28
The conclusive proof that these do not get the water hot enough is that youtube video showing a bloke dipping his todger in the cup without suffering any burns. Enough said!
phorenzik
20 Jun 17#30
Had 3 of these. All leaked. You have been warned.
Rimi to phorenzik
21 Jun 17#31
Well, it must be only you. I have this for 2 years now and not leaking..
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Opening post
- The Breville VKJ142 is a hot water dispenser which gives you boiling water at the touch of a button
and in a matter of seconds With a 1.5 litre capacity, the Hot Cup will dispense five 250ml sized cups
of boiling water without needing refilling.
- The Hot Cup's sleek and innovative design with a blue illumination upon boil will add a sense of style
and sophistication to any kitchen.
A Quicker Cuppa:
- The Breville Hot Cup provides a quick and simple solution for saving electricity and saving time.
- The VKJ142 Hot cup dispenses just one cup of boiling water, so you can choose the right number of cups to boil
and will dispense in a matter of seconds.
A Simple Solution:
- The Hot Cup is easy to use - simply lift the main unit off the base and fill up at a tap just like a normal kettle
The base unit hold a removable drip tray, which is easy to clean and dishwasher safe. No hassle, no fuss!
Features:
Power: 3kW concealed fastboil element
Capacity: 1.5 Litre capacity
Finish: Plastic
Illumination in boil mode,
Illuminating power switch,
Large easy view water window,
Limescale filter,
Dispenses a 250ml cup of boiling water,
Dispenses up to 5 cups before refill required,
Removable,
dishwasher safe drip tray,
Cord storage & Non-slip base
Top comments
Not an issue for me but might be for some.
Also extremely noisy!
-Too noisy-wakes up all family in the morning.
-Water is not hot enough.
-You can't measure how much water it dispenses on this model.
All comments (31)
Not an issue for me but might be for some.
Gave my one to my mum.
Invested in this one instead Breville VKJ318.
-Too noisy-wakes up all family in the morning.
-Water is not hot enough.
-You can't measure how much water it dispenses on this model.
Also extremely noisy!
Also, if you only fill the appliance's tank with the required amount of water at the point of usage, then the risks are, again, minimised.
When making tea, fresh water should be drawn from the tap immediately before boiling, so leaving water to stand within the appliance's tank should not be a consideration in this case :smiley:
I have one of these; still going strong, & always delivers hot water, but the product was discontinued by the manufacturer years ago, unfortunately:
"Morphy Richards Accents One Cup 43930 Hot Water Dispenser, Red"
[ https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005AQJSL6/ ]
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Does anybody have any experience with the second generation of Breville's "Hot Cup" product (the "VKJ318" model)?
[ https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002NGNRHC/ ]
Yes it is quite loud and it only dispenses a set amount but once you know the size of cups to use this isn't an issue for me.
This thing about the water not being hot? I dare anyone to take a drink straight after its gone into your cup, as it always looks boiling hot to me :stuck_out_tongue:
The only real issue I have is trying to descale it, only done it twice now and both times was a pain as the descaling solution bubbles up everywhere! :confused:
At the end of the day this should be up on a work top out of the reach of small children, I've been using mine since my youngest was 4 yrs old and its never been an issue.
Hot for the price
My "One Cup" product (as mentioned above) is for delivery of water for a single cup or mug, boiled from cold in 30 seconds.
I could not do that with a kettle.
[ https://www.morphyrichards.co.uk/Pdf/IB43930.pdf ]
for info what temp would you get from a kettle as it also cant tech be boiled as wouldn't it then just be steam?
also im sure you can get these at B&M for the same price, easier to return if your not happy
hot for me though as i think ours is great