DISTRICT 8

RECOGNIZE THE USE OF PORTABLE ELECTRIC WATER PITCHERS

A. Introduction

In the past, we could only cook water over a fire. However, nowadays technology has developed rapidly, so we can cook water using electric heat. One of the tools that can be used to cook water without fire is an electric teapot. Unlike teapots in general which are only used as water containers, electric teapots can be used to cook water. Although easy and practical, using an electric teapot must be careful to stay safe and not cause damage to the electronic device. Reporting from Kitchen Aid

B. Facts to know about electric water pots

Behind the convenience it offers, it turns out that this teapot has hidden risks. Although electricheatingpotsaresafetouse,plasticpots are more prone to hazards than stainless steel pots. Devices that have been sold in the market are certainly fit for use, but the danger level is there, but each material has its own dissolving power.

When boiling water in a plastic teapot, if the temperature has reached the highest temperature, the dioxin compound will come out and mix with the boiling water. Dioxin is formed from the heating process. Dioxin is a carcinogenic substance that can cause cancer. This substance will threaten health in the long term, which is 5 - 10 years. The organs that are attacked are the lungs, liver, blood, nerves, and IQ (Intelligence Quotient).

An electric teapot that has been damaged should not be repaired. If the body of the teapot leaks, you should not repair it by soldering. This is because the compounds released during the soldering process contain heavy metals similar to those found in gasoline. Surely this material is harmful to health. Therefore, it is advisable not to reuse a damaged electric teapot. It is better to buy a new one.

Plastic teapots are not only dangerous in terms of the compounds they contain. They are also dangerous in terms of electrical safety. Do not leave the teapot running empty (not filled with water) as it will cause explosion and fire hazards.

In addition, this danger can also be caused by negligence during the cooking process, for example forgetting to unplug the electric plug when the water has boiled until there is no more water left in the pot. In addition, do not leave any puddles of water during the boiling process because these puddles can cause you to be electrocuted.

C. Positive and Negative Impacts of Electric Water Pitchers
1. Positive Impacts

• Holds an accurate amount of water capacity

• Relatively more practical and cost- effective

• Easy to carry/portable
• Compact design
• Energy production of electric pitchers

results in lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to energy production from fossil fuels.

2. Negative Impacts

There is a fire in the electric water pitcher
There is no thermal relay (breaker when excessive voltage comes) in the electric water pitcher
Potential electromagnetic radiation
Risk of electrical accidents and burns

Effect of chemicals in electric teapot

materials on Health
Electric teapots can explode
The danger of smoke and toxic gases

caused if you put in materials with unknown risks.

D. Portable electric water pitcher material

• Plastic • Silicone

Stainless
Stainless steel

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