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Author: yevvioyevvio Date: Mar 22, 2008 22:02
Hi,
I recently bought an enamel-on-steel kettle to boil water (it is
covered with black enamel on the inside). After i used it several
times, i was cleaning the inside with a paper towel and i saw a lot of
dark residue left on the paper towel. Is it normal? It seems like
after i cleaned it the traces of that stuff disappeared but after i
boiled the water again they reappeared. Should i be concerned that
the enamel is dissolving into the water? or is it just something from
the water itself?
Thanks
Yev
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Author: SkySky Date: Mar 23, 2008 01:31
>
> Hi,
>
> I recently bought an enamel-on-steel kettle to boil water (it is
> covered with black enamel on the inside). After i used it several
> times, i was cleaning the inside with a paper towel and i saw a lot of
> dark residue left on the paper towel. Is it normal? It seems like
> after i cleaned it the traces of that stuff disappeared but after i
> boiled the water again they reappeared. Should i be concerned that
> the enamel is dissolving into the water? or is it just something from
> the water itself?
>
> Thanks
> Yev
You didn't mention the manufacturer's location. If the kettle was
manufactured in China, then perhaps you might want to have it test for
its lead content? Just an idea, otherwise I have no clue.
Sky
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Author: Dominic T.Dominic T. Date: Mar 23, 2008 19:40
> Hi,
>
> I recently bought an enamel-on-steel kettle to boil water (it is
> covered with black enamel on the inside). After i used it several
> times, i was cleaning the inside with a paper towel and i saw a lot of
> dark residue left on the paper towel. Is it normal? It seems like
> after i cleaned it the traces of that stuff disappeared but after i
> boiled the water again they reappeared. Should i be concerned that
> the enamel is dissolving into the water? or is it just something from
> the water itself?
>
> Thanks
> Yev
Oof, well I'd imagine it to be either from the kettle or your water.
I'm hoping it is the kettle though because if your water is that bad
you got bigger fish to fry. Wipe it out real well and try boiling some
bottled or distilled water in it and see what happens. If you still
get black then you know it is the kettle (which I'm guessing it is).
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Author: RinaRina Date: Mar 24, 2008 16:32
I think the residue is just minerals in your water. I get the same thing in
my stainless steel tea kettle.
Rina
gmail.com> wrote in message
news:3248b3fa-7576-4e7c-a2f9-bb1ad18afc38@d45g2000hsc.googlegroups.com...> Hi,
>
> I recently bought an enamel-on-steel kettle to boil water (it is
> covered with black enamel on the inside). After i used it several
> times, i was cleaning the inside with a paper towel and i saw a lot of
> dark residue left on the paper towel. Is it normal? It seems like
> after i cleaned it the traces of that stuff disappeared but after i
> boiled the water again they reappeared. Should i be concerned that
> the enamel is dissolving into the water? or is it just something from
> the water itself?
>
> Thanks
> Yev
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Author: George ShirleyGeorge Shirley Date: Mar 24, 2008 16:47
Rina wrote:
> I think the residue is just minerals in your water. I get the same thing in
> my stainless steel tea kettle.
>
> Rina
>
>
> gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:3248b3fa-7576-4e7c-a2f9-bb1ad18afc38@d45g2000hsc.googlegroups.com...>> Hi,
>>
>> I recently bought an enamel-on-steel kettle to boil water (it is
>> covered with black enamel on the inside). After i used it several
>> times, i was cleaning the inside with a paper towel and i saw a lot of
>> dark residue left on the paper towel. Is it normal? It seems like
>> after i cleaned it the traces of that stuff disappeared but after i
>> boiled the water again they reappeared. Should i be concerned that
>> the enamel is dissolving into the water? or is it just something from
>> the water itself?
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Author: S ViemeisterS Viemeister Date: Mar 24, 2008 17:09
George Shirley wrote:
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> Add a couple of tablespoons of 5%% white vinegar to the pot when you fill
> it with water. Will keep the stuff from precipitating out on your pot.
>
Won't that adversely affect the flavour of your tea?
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Author: yevvioyevvio Date: Mar 24, 2008 18:48
On Mar 24, 4:47 pm, George Shirley bellsouth.net> wrote:> Rina wrote:
>> I think the residue is just minerals in your water. I get the same thing in
>> my stainless steel tea kettle.
>
>> Rina
>
>>> Hi,
>
>>> I recently bought anenamel-on-steelkettle to boil water (it is
>>> covered with black enamel on the inside). After i used it several
>>> times, i was cleaning the inside with a paper towel and i saw a lot of
>>> dark residue left on the paper towel. Is it normal? It seems like
>>> after i cleaned it the traces of that stuff disappeared but after i
>>> boiled the water again they reappeared. Should i be concerned that
>>> the enamel is dissolving into the water? or is it just something from
>>> the water itself?
> ...
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Author: Someone who caresSomeone who cares Date: Mar 24, 2008 19:39
> Hi,
>
> I recently bought an enamel-on-steel kettle to boil water (it is
> covered with black enamel on the inside). After i used it several
> times, i was cleaning the inside with a paper towel and i saw a lot of
> dark residue left on the paper towel. Is it normal? It seems like
> after i cleaned it the traces of that stuff disappeared but after i
> boiled the water again they reappeared. Should i be concerned that
> the enamel is dissolving into the water? or is it just something from
> the water itself?
>
> Thanks
> Yev
health concern about using glassware or enamelware comes from
components used in making, glazing, or decorating them, such as
pigments, lead, or cadmium. These materials are harmful when taken
into the body, so the risk of them entering food is controlled during
the manufacturing process.
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Author: KennethKenneth Date: Mar 24, 2008 19:46
On Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:48:29 -0700 (PDT), yevvio@ gmail.com
wrote:
>Hi all,
>
>Thanks for the responses. I kinda doubt it could be from the water,
>because i have other pots (not sure if they are stainless steel or
>aluminum) and i dont get any of that residue there when i boil the
>water. But i ll try to boil bottled water and see what happens.
>
Howdy,
Distilled water may be what you want for your test, but
ordinary "bottled water" may well be higher in mineral
content than your tap water.
All the best,
--
Kenneth
If you email... Please remove the "SPAMLESS."
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Author: RinaRina Date: Mar 25, 2008 05:44
You probably clean other pans immediately, or if using them for water, other
things go into that water, such as pasta or potatoes, you wouldn't notice
the residue.
Tea kettles seem to get water added and boiled several times before
thoroughly cleaning again. (In my kitchen at least, or am I just a slob
, ) I do begin each morning with a freshly cleaned tea kettle.
That's one thing that annoys me about many tea kettles, the top opening is
too small to get your hand in and scrub the kettle...
Rina
gmail.com> wrote in message
news:a826de9d-797f-4d09-bc77-223841da4c73@i12g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
On Mar 24, 4:47 pm, George Shirley bellsouth.net> wrote:> Rina wrote:
>> I think the residue is just minerals in your water. I get the same thing
>> in
>> my stainless steel tea kettle.
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Hi all,
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