Q: Is a kettle a metal vessel? ¶
A: Yes, and with a flat bottom, used to heat water on a stovetop or hob.
Q: Were kettles introduced as an alternative to stove top kettles in the latter part of the 19th century? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is a kettle a long slim metal cooking vessel with a tight fitting lid to enable cooking of whole large fish such as salmon? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Were kettles quite primitive as the heating element couldn't be immersed in the water? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are kettles commonly used to boil water without the necessity of a stove top? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Was a kettle used to house the electric heating element? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are kettles typically made with stainless steel? ¶
A: Yes, but can also be made from copper or other materials.
Q: Is a kettle upwards 10 A? ¶
A: Yes, and which is a sizeable proportion of the current available for a typical home: the main fuse of most homes varies between 20 and 40A.