Part 5 of 5 in evaluating scuttles. They all work well, and the final decision should be a matter of personal taste. I heated 3 cups of water in my microwave oven for 4 minutes for a temperature of 165 degrees F. The water is then poured into the scuttle to test heat retention.
Note: in communicating with members, this one seems to have received the most favorable comments. Some have, and some haven't, had experience with the other scuttles.
Fast Facts:
Heat retention (165-degree water initially introduced into scuttle):
Dimensions of scuttle:
Note: in communicating with members, this one seems to have received the most favorable comments. Some have, and some haven't, had experience with the other scuttles.
Fast Facts:
- Purchase Price: $54.00
- Purchased from: Dirty Bird Pottery
- Special features:
- Reservoir capacity: 13.5 ounces
- Primary strength: wide lathering area
- Primary weakness:
Heat retention (165-degree water initially introduced into scuttle):
- After 5 minutes: 143 degrees F
- After 10 minutes: 138 degrees F
- After 15 minutes: 133 degrees F
- After 20 minutes: 130 degrees F
- After 25 minutes: 125 degrees F
Dimensions of scuttle:
- Height: 3 3/8"
- Base width: 4 7/16"
- Width on top: 5 9/16" (6 5/8" with spout)
- Inside diameter of lathering area: 4 5/16"
- Depth of lathering area: 2 1/2"
- Texture of lathering surface: an endless string starting at the bottom, winding its way to the top
