May 23rd, 2013 by Shaun Day

Water urns (also called catering urns) are widely used these days, from the home to the office and village halls. They are convenient, economical and affordable, with prices varying according to the material and the size of the urn.   We'll investigate the following:

1. Advantages of a water urn
2. Choose a water urn
3. Practical and Simple to use: Mylek Premium

1) Advantages of a water urn

Catering urns have many advantages. The biggest one would probably be that it does its job without you having to keep an eye on it due to the automatic stop mode. Consuming less energy and warming the water more quickly than a traditional kettle will save money on your electric bill. Basically, the device warms the water up using an element in the base of the device. Most modern urns feature safety boil dry protection. It means that the device will switch off when the water runs out. This feature prevents damage to the element. Let's see now how to choose your water urn...  

2) Choosing a water urn

There is a huge range of urns on the market. We know that the amount of choice can be overwhelming. When choosing an urn you'll need to figure out how you are going to use it, how large an urn you need. The type of material according best for your situation is another important criteria. Of course, there's also the question of which one you thinks looks nicest! > Urn capacity:  A hot water urn tends to start at around 8 litres. An 8 L model will fill about 50 teacups before you need to refill. A 16 litre urn will obviously fill twice as many cups, but it’ll take longer to heat up from cold. (Of course, you don't have to fill the urn all the way if you don't want to). You'll also need to make sure that you've got enough room for the urn you choose. An 8 L urn would be about 16" tall. It's not much bigger than a kettle and will probably fit nicely in your kitchen. Settle it beside the other small household electrical appliances such as the toaster or the coffee machine. It will help you to make the breakfast in the morning!   > Choice of the material: There are a few different materials used, which will affect the performance, safety, aesthetics and cost of the urn

• Plastic:  An advantage of a plastic urn is that it is much less liable to break if dropped! It is very durable, lasts well, and will usually be cooler to touch than a metal urn. It might be useful if you have children around. Plastic construction usually results in a lower cost unit. Proper design and styling can make such units a very attractive proposition.
• Stainless steel:  A stainless steel water urn is the standard construction. It is a rugged construction which usually has an elegant and contemporary appearance.

  > Thermostat settings: Most water urns offer a basic thermostat, with no further heating options. However, you may find some models including an adjustable thermostat. This feature will help you to set the right temperature in order to serve the perfect hot drink.   > Safety: There are two main safety features to look for in a catering urn:

• Boil dry protection : If you leave the urn unattended and the water evaporates or runs out, the urn will automatically cut off to prevent damage to the element.
• Locking lid:  In the unlikely event that your urn gets knocked over, you don't want hot water to splash over everything (and everyone). A locking lid (usually a twist lock) stays on tight to prevent scalds and injuries.

  > Visual: As it speaks for itself, a water level indicator is really useful when filling your water urn. It avoids overload of water, and to see when you need to refill. Most of the time, cheap water urns don't include this feature.   > Maintenance: As we all know, maintaining a kitchen clean is a daily task! That's why a feature such as a "non-drip" tap is a great advantage to avoid consistent leaks and therefore consistent cleaning.  

3) Practical and simple to use: Mylek Premium

We really wanted to introduce to you our brand new feature as we know what are our customers  expectations on a practical point of view. Mylek has manufactured a 100% user friendly water urn that will perfectly respect your needs. It will match your aesthetical and practical expectations by integrating many useful features. For easy and convenient use, we have endowed the Mylek catering urn of diverse features. These include:

• An insulating, anti-skid and wide enough handle to ease handling
• An easy flow spout, allowing a strong, even flow of water
• Removable, cleanable  filter to ensure clear water even when limescale builds up
• Extra durable concealed element for easy cleaning and maintenance
• Thermostat control 1-6 settings, precious advantage to create the perfect tea, coffee or hot chocolate

  Mylek urn: 6 positions thermostat  

• Boil dry protection
• Water level indicator: As we said, a simple feature but really helpful!
• Power: 1800 Watts
• 8 Litres capacity
• Locking twist lid
• Non drip tap: No mess!

  Non drip tap: Easy maintenance!  

• Easily fitted in a domestic kitchen
• Perfectly sized to working environments
• The only stylish black catering urn available in the UK!

With a 100% money back guarantee, what are you waiting for? The perfect water urn for the best hot drink!