Product Description

Product Details

• Brand: NORPRO
• Model: 559
• Dimensions: 10.00" h x 6.00" w x 1.00" l, .40 pounds

Features

• Nordic 559 Immersion Heater For Warming Liquids
• NORPRO

Customer Reviews

Exactly what I was looking for
Update: I am flattered that some have read my review, so I feel I should add some points. I had bought 4 of these (due to the low cost and saving on S/H), and am still using the first one which has saved me sacks of money and time (the inconvenience of having to leave wherever you are, go stand on line and fish for change, etc), but there are some (not necessarily negative) observations. 1- be careful about tipping over; the weight and the wire can cause a nasty spill, especially when hot, so place it in a safe corner. 2- in a 16-20 oz container, the lower portion will not boil, due to the poor conductivity of water. We are used to boiling water from the bottom up, so when we see bubbles, its done; but here, we are boiling from the top down, so the bottom will not be at 212F deg. 3-don't walk away too far, cause it can boil away and might cause damage. ENJOY!!

I was searching for something that would provide me with a quick, convenient (and free)large cup of tea or coffee. I tried the smallest electric pot available (320z), but was still to large to carry in my bag and often awkward to use. I considered mug warmers, but realized they would not have enough wattage. I came across immersion heaters, and chose the lowest priced one to try out. I would have paid $25 for these. Fits in your pocket, convenietly attaches to a mug, and heats to boiling w/in 3-4 min. Just do not plug in until immersed in the water, and unplug before taking it out, and let cool. Works perfectly. Even heats soup!! The vendor (not Amazon) sent by DHL in 3 days.

Norpro Heater Failures
When purchasing a Norpro Immersion Heater you have a 50/50 chance of the heater not lasting your 10th cup of tea. I have experienced one heater bad out of the box and another heater failed after one cup of H20. Norpro's Taiwan manufacturer makes so-so products while Norpro (the distributor) will not correct the problem nor honor a failed immersion heater for refund or replacement. Norpro's rude customer service blames the customer for any failed product. Quality USA manufactured immersion cup heaters no longer exist to my knowledge.

Reliable
Product performs as expected. the one bit of advice to anyone purchasing this item is READ and pay heed to the INSTRUCTIONS! I went through 2 before I realized the reason they didn't last long was that I was letting the liquid go past the point of damaging the heater. in other words don't walk off while it's immursed for it takes one time and one time only to damage it. It takes about 5 minutes to heat water to 180 to 190 degrees perfect for tea. if you do this it will last a long time.