Norpro 5569 Decorative Cup Warmer
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: NorproBrand: Norpro
Release Date: 2011-06-01
Model: 5569
Product features:
- Nonstick heating element
- Includes on/off switch with a neon light indicator
- Ul approved
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Norpro 5569 Decorative Cup Warmer
Customer Review: He made them all equal :)
Summary: 4 Stars
All these warmers are about the same excepting for features like available heated surface area, power switch placement, aesthetics, length of cord, weight/stability and last not least, delivered price. I'll skip the listed features. They've already been hashed here.
None of these features add to or detract from the ability to keep a drink warm. Warm is a relative term; I prefer my coffee much warmer than warm. Others might sue the warmer manufacturer. Remember the infamous McDonalds `hot coffee caused me burns' case?
Down to business. I compared a $9.99 Rival to a similarly priced Mr. Coffee. These two were compared, side by side, with Norpro's twenty-five buck (incl. tax plus s/h) `Cozy Cup Warmer'. Each was plugged into a separate kitchen circuit, turned on and allowed to warm up with nothing placed on the heated surface. I resorted to my Ohm-meter with built in non-contact digital thermometer. The non-contact instrument is able to laser-point a target; the closer the instrument to the target, the smaller the measurable area. Here's my take:
-The Rival warmed up the quickest. Next was Mr. Coffee, followed by Coffee Warmer.
After five minutes of being switched on, all three measured a surface temperature of about 215F. I measured multiple times and obtained differing readings. This was puzzling. Then, I discovered that variance in temp readings was caused by my inconsistent aiming of the laser; actually, different spots on the hot plate (about 1 in..diameter) yielded different readings that varied by more than 40F! That is, in no instance was the plate uniformly hot. The plate, in effect, had cold spots, relatively speaking. Hey, what more would one expect for ten bucks.
-Each of the three are rated at 20W, 17W and 24W respectively. Wattage rating had no bearing on surface temperature, probably due to design considerations beyond my bird-brain..
Conclusion:
-Cheaper, in this case, is better unless your mug has an especially wide base - in which case `Cozy Cup Warmer', even at double the price, is the way to go.
-If dissatisfied with the drink temperature, locate the hot area on the warmer while also experimenting with different, flat-bottomed mugs.
A good way to locate hot-spot areas is to warm the plate, unplug it, turn it over and feel out residual heat radiating from the base - avoiding the metal screw in the bottom center.
Being UL (Underwriters Laboratory) listed I'd guess manufacturers are limited to guidelines that eventually cause consumers some discomfort. Again, quality control issues and different production runs may contribute to differing consumer experience of the same product.
Description of Norpro 5569 Decorative Cup Warmer
Take your time and enjoy your cup of coffee. No need to rush with this convenient mug warmer. Nonstick heating element. Measures 3-3/4-inch/9-1/2cm diameter. Includes on/off switch with a neon light indicator. 120 volts and 24 watts. UL approved.Beverage Warmers
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