I have used Hot Shots since the 80s. I still use this version. I use distilled water only to avoid the mineral build up typical with any device that boils water. While there are many silly comments in this string, this is a handy gadget that stands proudly on my kitchen counter. I make instants coffee but mothers with school age kids should note that there are many "add hot water" individual food items like instant mac and cheese. This device is perfect for that too.

I use this very same appliance to make things such as instant oatmeal, rahmen noodles, tea, coffee and other things. It's a real time saver and convenient as well. It can heat up to two cups of water much faster than using the stove. Water boiled in a microwave oven can be become superheated and can cause serious burns. Its impossible to make a good cup of tea from water heated in the microwave. This appliance is really quite handy!

In my college they didn't allow microwaves or hotplates in dorm rooms, so kids used this to make their hot beverages, noodles, oatmeal. It was pretty handy!

As a tea drinker I think this would be a good idea for cutting down on wastage. Perfect for students!

We had them in our dorms in the 80s. I made instant soup constantly with it! Really fast!

Hi. I have purchased these for most of my family. They are great for the kids and for those less stable than they used to be. The water is cold so prior to filling any spills are just spills unlike a hot kettle. The water is dispensed directly into the cup so less opportunity to spill. Overall this gets an A plus. My Aunt tells me how much she loves this every time I see her (10 years and counting). The new versions are not as robust however.

These really are easy to use. I have a Rival Couple O' Cups (Model 4060) from 1979 and it still works. I use it to make coffee in my bedroom. I've seen an article on a Sunbeam Hot Shot (Model 17-33) from 1976 where you can use this in your kitchen, workshop, college and your desk at work. As long as your near a power outlet to plug it in. So, this is a To-Go coffee/beverage maker.

I went to England a year or so ago for a work project and found a similar appliance in each of the hotel rooms I stayed in along with tea bags, instant coffee packages and biscuits. One of the highlights of my trip was having a nice hot cup of tea and a biscuit while getting ready for work in the morning.

We've had one of these in one form or another since the 80's. I kind of remember there being one that had a slot to accept a holder for a coffee filter underneath the dispenser to make single cups of coffee. I tend to use the hotshot way more than the microwave for hot water.

Even more rare is the Sunbeam Warm Milk Dispenser. If you find one, Uxwbill, be sure to clean it VERY thoroughly.

Best kitchen gadget ever made

Up here in Canada, we use the same sort of electrical wiring that is used down in the 'States, but I know quite a few people with electrical water heaters. In fact, I have one in my own kitchen that doubles as a single-cup coffee maker.

Back when my Dad got one of those very same ones, it was the first time I had seen a hot water dispenser that heated that fast. Later we got a kettle style one for our own kitchen. Now we have a commercial 3 burner coffee maker that is connected to the water line, and has a hot water faucet that's always ready. It's a pretty neat system, with the faucet water being passively heated by the hot water tank that brews the coffee.

we had this back in the 60s....the one you have in the video is from the late 90s...i have a brand new one i bought about a year ago...YOU CAN SYILL GET THEM!!!....the heat button is in the back behind the lid and the despence button is all the way across the front...same concept though.....I LOVE THESE HOTSHOTS...GREAT FOR CAMPING IF YOU HAVE A TRAVEL TRAILER!!....only !*.00 bucks at target and walmart...or online....thanks for the demo vid.....ps...if you hold the button down a lil longer....it will boil the water if you over fill it...but use caution!!

We use "ring-main" circuits here, Each circuit (typically) has a 32A MCB for sockets, lighting and other specific circuits are different.. Each appliance has a fuse in the plug (up to 13A). At 240V (UK Voltage), 3KW is 12.5A. It is quite normal to have appliances such as heaters or kettles that draw up 3KW run from a bog-standard socket.

I use mine daily, since the 70s. My first was sunset yellow and boxier outside (no change inside). After accidentally activating without loading water it burned out, I got another (like in the video) in '93. Mine half full takes about 1 min and full about 1-1/2. It's faster than nuking or kettle, needs no monitoring & has no odd nuked taste. I have the accessory carafe for drip coffee/tea, but a Melita filter cone over a mug will do the same. The ovens are free to cook food during that time.

I have one similar to that, except I bought mine only a year or 2 ago. It may or may not be a sunbeam, I don't recall right now, but looks mostly the same except for button placement. I found it extremely useful for making those instant cups of soup. Can't beat boiling water in under a minute!

We had one of these in the 70s. The reservoir was still round but the case was square. We got rid of it when we got a microwave in 1980.

No need to worry about mineral build up. When needed, boil a vinegar to water ratio of 1 to 4 and flush. Rinse with plain water. The tank and drain will be as clean as the day it was made.

I love mine it will heat to boil in 60 seconds. It is perfect for instant coffee. I have used mine for 20 plus years. I have 2 1 for the house and 1 for the camper. It exactly what it was designed for and does it good and fast .If only everything worked as well as it is designed for life would much better.

@mdphotoworks2010

3 жыл бұрын

I've seen some unkind remarks about the Hot Shot and I'm glad to read your appreciation for the product. My mother used hers from the 1970s forward and I've owned my for years as well. I love it. BTW-this fellow talks about it not being able to do anything the microwave doesn't do. Maybe so--but I can taste a difference in the water heated in the microwave and prefer the taste of the water from my Hot Shot .

I just got one from a goodwill. It's the hotshot but from the type of the lettering it looks like its from the mid 80s. And it has a clear orange button with a big carbon ark lamp in it. It's older. But it's in good shape.

That's a super quick boiling for something that was made in the 70's.The one I have that I bought a few years ago takes like 10 minutes.

When I was a child, I have one that similar like this one too, as I remembered that mine is made by Toshiba. It was useless in Thailand because most of people would preferred the electric kettle and they don't want to refill the water in the tank many times.

In Germany we also use small water heaters like the (kettles in the UK). Just checked mine and it has a 2500W draw. Big kitchen appliances like an electric range draws about 5-7kW on a 480 V or two 240 V phases.

Yes, all of us in our family loved these things. I'm still using mine multiple times a day and dread the day it breaks. I was looking today to see where I can get a replacement, they seem to be gone or very expensive. I guess I'll have to use the microwave if mine breaks. Maybe there is something made by another company that is equivalent, so far I haven't seen it. I guess us Hot Shot dinosaurs will have to adapt somehow. As an aside, the Hot Shot is probably the most efficient electric water heater of all time. There is no waste heat to speak of, all the energy goes directly into the water, only the amount of water needed is heated, no more, no less. Microwave ovens are pretty good but waste energy turning motors and lights, plus you have to set the right time or they boil over. Electric kettles suffer because you are usually heating more than you need. Stove top heating probably uses 2-3 times more than Hot Shot. If anyone has found a good replacement for their Hot Shot, post up.

@BenEColeman

Жыл бұрын

I also came across this while looking for an additional one. I've been using one for awhile, but I also want one upstairs for heating water for tea or bouillon without having to carry hot water up the stairs from the kitchen. So far it seems that Sunbeam doesn't make them anymore, and I haven't been able to find anyone else making anything similar. I may have to settle for an electric kettle.

@uxwbill

Жыл бұрын

So long as you never run it empty, keep it clean and use the best quality water you can get, your Hot Shot ought to last a very long time. You may have to be patient, but there is little doubt you will find another one of these at a reasonable price. You just have to look in the right places and be persistent -- a thrift store would be a good start. Sunbeam made hundreds of thousands, maybe even millions, of these over decades worth of time. The fan and light in a microwave oven, even if you ran them for days on end, would cost at most a few pennies to operate. You're worrying about a problem that doesn't exist.

Great video uxwbill. That hot water dispenser reminds me of a coffee maker. Marshall

You forgot to mention it doesn't just heat water, it boils it .. and it is not at all hokey. My parents had two of these and we all used it every day. My parents are both gone now and I inherited both HOT shots and we still use them every day. But all good things must end, and that's the reason I googled "Sunbeam Hot Shot" just now. One of ours has started shutting off before coming to a boil, and the other, parked for years next to our stove, has taken on the smell of cooking oil. Hopefully the new model is as good as these were.

@uxwbill

2 жыл бұрын

The boiling action is clearly audible within the video. I don't see a whole lot of utility in "single function" kitchen appliances. A good cleaning would likely get both of the units you have into good working order...removing any built up mineral residue from the one that cuts off too soon and thoroughly degreasing the other one.

Electric kettles and hairdryers commonly use around 2000 watts here in Australia, here, electric kettles are in most homes I'd say. Most small electric fan heaters typically use 2400 watts of current at 240 volts AC.

Pretty quick for just over 12 amps. We have the luxury in Australia of 240 Volts giving us a little more flexibility for things like that. For those who don't know, I worked out the amperage by dividing the watts by the volts. Amps multiplied by Volts = watts as I'm sure UXW bill can confirm. Any way, it would only pull a little over 6 amps on 240 volts.

Here in the UK the electric kettle is more popular, yet i don't think i've ever seen one in an american kitchen. I'm guessing that's because the 2-3kW they use can't be supported by standard US 120v sockets & wiring.

I just left a comment on that amperage matter but had not taken that factor into consideration. I guess the impedance or resistance would alter in a similar way that a classic light bulb does.

the 1970s ones were squarish and had mock woodtone if I recall.

i could use one of those for hot apple cider in a heartbeat! seems like a nifty option if you have a very very small kitchen or no kitchen at all.

Is it a good idea to warm a Furhead in a Hot Shot Water Dispenser?

I've seen a few at goodwill stores and have seen them sold at places like target and walmart, but I can't think of one person I know who uses one in their kitchen. Most I've seen used are stove top ones.

Sunbeam still makes these. My grandparents had one years ago when I was a kid and then I found out they still made them so I got them another one a couple years ago. I wish Sunbeam would have stuck with the same design as this model. The new model has the power button on top and it is hard to push.

Although I realize this is not Q&A forum for this product, I was wondering if you could answer some of my questions about it, since you have one and are able to look at it to check... I'd really appreciate it! Are there any seams in the interior of the water holding container? Is the spout made of plastic or coated in metal where the water actually touches?

@outonapicnic

9 жыл бұрын

***** Thank you very much for the responses and a thorough video!

They do exist, but are usually around 1,200W to 1,500W as no single appliance is supposed to use over 80% of the maximum rated load capacity of the circuit supplying it.

I have owned his same model for nearly 20 years, it is a great product that I use all the time. The reason I am looking at video is because I googled it to see if it wee still made so I could buy another one for my other home..

Very neat!

I have the exact same one that I've used many years for tea and I love it! : D Problem is, I now want the one that comes in black but I can't find it anywhere. Very disappointing. : (

I have about 6 of these. It's quite handy but it sure does trip our weakling circuit breakers quickly if I don't turn off everything else in the kitchen. ;)

Hmm a one cup fastboil kettle, i have a jug kettle that does a similar job. Wonder if it saves power, as the element/container is very minimal. Never seen one of those before :-)

This makes me think of making oatmeal my dad's way, by using the coffee machine to dispense hot water into a bowl of dry oatmeal. Only difference is the reservoir on the coffee machine is larger and the coffee machine lets me choose which amount to dispense (it's one of those off-brand Kurieg machines--yes, I spelled it wrong--you can get at Walmart for about $20).

This would have been a good opportunity for a prank video. A huge cloud of steam and a scream, followed by "snow" on the video.

I have had mine for 20 years and have used it daily. I need a new one but the newer models has a lot of issues from what I understand.

@alexami62

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you @uxwbill I will try that

@alexami62

10 жыл бұрын

Sorry.don't know how to tag here

No Blendtec-style "Will It Boil?" videos? :-(

You should put some winter snow in there and see how long it takes to melt and boil.

I wonder how well it would do if you dumped water and mixed in one of those cider packets in there. If it doesn't end up gunk'ing up the drain at some point, that'd make for some easy hot cider on a cold day... or even tea that's powder condensed.

@beverlysallade5112

2 жыл бұрын

Just put the cider packet in your cup

We here in AUS we also use Electric Kettles. Never ever seen a hot water dispenser in my life. :)

It sounds like my BUNN coffee maker, it has a holding tank that hears water up, i am guessing in the same manner as this, and dumps the hot water in exchange for "cold" water. I think its pretty neat.

Well, it can't heat a pizza, but it seems it would be better than the microwave for a cup of tea or hot chocolate. Seems faster than a coffeemaker, it could be due to the limited volume of water though. Maybe some testing or experimenting is in order to see which is most effective.

This is the greatest comment I've ever read on KZread. Well done. *takes off sunglasses*

As of 2022, it appears hotshot no longer makes these 😞

Mine has a dry burn in it because I think the person who had this before me used it for making ramen noodles with the sauce packet in the water. But yeah, vinegar solution makes it nice...

Where can you get a replacement thermal switch for this hot shot?

@uxwbill

2 жыл бұрын

I'm afraid I don't know. It'd probably be a long shot given that the company has been through a lot of hands, but you might try contacting Sunbeam.

That's sounds like a Tea Maker or a Coffee Maker to me. =)

You could carbonate something with the Sodastream, and then heat it with the Hot Shot, to see if boiling the liquid removes the carbonation...

It seems rather silly to have the "dispensing" feature on a device with such a small tank, it would be just as practical to just have it shaped as a kettle and pour it, like the common electric water boiler. Water dispensers are really more practical to larger volumes of water where it would be impractical to lift it for pouring and where you may need to fill several cups over a short time(so that the device is to heavy to lift for pouring) or where you want an on-demand type heater.

This would be great for someone who is a complete tightwad does not like water heaters. I have to agree with the other posters this thing is beyond its time and usefulness just another kitchen device that collects dust.

Wow. it does heat up real fast.

Interesting, that would be great for hot coco... I wonder if you could dump your Starbucks into it after it sat and got cold if it would work like with water. I'm pretty sure it would work!

In layman's terms you could call this a miniature electric kettle of sorts. I see you have the lid open to demonstrate the process of the boiling water, but under normal operation shouldn't you keep the lid closed to prevent steam burns and to prevent boiling water from ejecting and spilling and causing scalding burns?

The original was the breville hot shot the plastic was a mustard colour, 1970s

Yeah it is pretty much more practical than a regular coffee maker, it's more of an instant coffee maker, you don't have to wait for the water to heat up, it's already hot and ready to pour.

probably be grate for ramen noodle cups :P

I love mine.

This a great machine for instant noodles

Yup they do draw a lot of current however they usually have to boil usually around 1 litre to a max of maybe 2 litres of water in only a minute or so therefore plenty of current required I guess! A little off topic and apologies for posting this on here but since I think you knew of him I don't suppose you or anybody knows what happened to Vegmatic1966 on here? His channel just disappeared and nobody seems to have mentioned it so thought I would see if you knew Bill! Cheers!

Good One

Dude, I about fell on the floor laughing at your comment. I am talking about someone who is ultra cheap that would use this to heat their dinner with this or heat a small kitchen sink to wash dishes then spend the money heating a big tank heater. Cold showers are another subject I am like you this would not help or shower or bath situation but then again I don't check peoples body cleaning habits.

So it's a fancy kettle.

This reminds me of the Tassimo.

There was one of these in my apartment for a while. Then one day it was gone and a new electric kettle was in its place. I asked what happened to it and I was told. "Well I thought it would work to heat milk for hot chocolate..." I automatically knew that it was a mess.

That's almost like telling someone to stop drinking alcohol based drinks. By simply asking them not to do it you thus encourage them, however as Bill has stated. You may get a slight stomach upset from distilled water but it won't 'kill' you. Take care :)

I love mine have owned one for over 25 years replaced seceralnover the years I have found them at garage sales and thrift stores some brand new never taken out of the box. Never paid more then 5 bucks for one. Rite aid does carry them at a hefty price of 29.99 . But if mine bits the dust I will pay the 30 bucks for a new one

Gets down to brass tax huh ? First time i've ever heard of that one.

@uxwbill

5 жыл бұрын

Brass *tacks* .

It's kind of a meme. I didn't think you'd be into that kind of thing... Anyway, I was going to see what you thought of a computer review of an HP Pavilion 6635... I have an original that I restored. Was wondering what you'd think of me doing a review.

Ehh, no reason. Just the first thing I thought of. And I suppose it could be bottled up and sold as a sort of medicine to cure hiccups. :3

I want one to make instant cup noodle even faster

no offence bill but i always thought down of sunbeam because their batteries are crap.

Here's a practical use: I am in a wheelchair in a non-wheelchair accessible kitchen. The microwave is above the stove and I can only practically throw TV dinners in and grab them out because I am 6'2" standing and have a long reach. I just darn near burned my leg off spilling water trying to pour from a kettle off the stove. I love the peacefulness of making myself a good cup of loose leaf hot tea, but the 30 minute self-mutilating process of doing so this morning is not one I enjoyed. So maybe I'll get a Hot Shot. I ought to be able to play with it on the counter. I first used one back when my legs worked and I was rooming with a far out blind guy name Frank who used it begrudgingly if he ever did. He's a man who knows his way around a kitchen and his grandmother had bought it for him because our forebears always like to make our lives easier when we have challenges. Funny, the same thing cannot be said for most spouses, who just get pissed off when a mess is left that takes them 2 whole minutes to pick up but would cause another half hour of misery on the part of the disabled. Then they leave. In the face of this tale of woe, I think a simple dispenser as this will be most effective. As for my blind friend, I introduced him to his wife and they have two beautiful children. My soon-to-be ex-wife is good friends with them. You'd think she'd have a little better constitution considering she was aware of my degenerative condition when she said the death vow and signed the paper. What a freaking digression. But it's a pretty good story. I ain't seen no queen in her damned undies neither.

@sydneyaguglia2614

6 жыл бұрын

Matthew Bugaj Im confused but also very much understand, so thats weird. But dont worry! I'll come over and put the kettle on for you and we can both have tea :)

I couldn't reach for the comment button because this video was "boiling hot " lol

Instant Ramen maker. No stove / Microwave needed!

they won't get fooled again!

I don't get how this is more convenient than simply putting a cup under the faucet and turning on the hot water. I guess if you are sitting at your desk, and have bottled water, and packets of hot chocolate or tea, then this might be useful...

@stephencarr9286

9 жыл бұрын

Because it boils the water.

@WaybackTECH

9 жыл бұрын

so does a microwave

@jcdock

9 жыл бұрын

WaybackTECH Plus a microwave gives you the added bonus of cancer

sorry. i got my salt water and distilled mixed up :P distilled water over-saturates you cells and makes them explode. unless there is minerals in the water or you drink too much distilled water. salt water dehydrates your cells. both are bad to drink in place of water with minerals in it that your body needs.

I'd probably just stick with a regular electric kettle.

Can't u just use a kettle

We have a hotshot

This came out in 1974. Here is an old advertisement for the original one.

@psalerno123

9 жыл бұрын

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@Hyperion65

7 жыл бұрын

Ha, I remember the yellow with woodgrain. It was very handy and we used it daily.

Put a Dr. Pepper in it. :D

Boil hot dogs in it. Go ahead and slice them in half.

Fast!

Go carbonate red bull, monster energy or some other energy drink!

sad to see sunbeam nothing more than another "not very good quality throw away" appliance now at canadian tire today

this is not a 70's device lol.. just kidding

Great video if they still make those coffee makers they will be "made in china" for sure!!!!!!!!!!:)

No microwaves ! Safer. Takes up less counter space. Compact and light. Uses less energy to heat a cup of water. Do a performance test and see for yourself. I used my microwave mostly for heating a cup of water. Since, I no longer have a microwave.