Thread: No scuttle plug?

I was surprised that a new scuttle came with no plug for the opening. Seems like that would cause a significant drop in temperature. Am I wrong?

If it's Georgetown, I just called them today because I too didn't get a plug. They're sending one free of charge.

Originally Posted by MajorEthanolic

If it's Georgetown, I just called them today because I too didn't get a plug. They're sending one free of charge.

No, another source. But I just used it and had three passes worth of hot lather, so maybe all is well anyway.

Thanks, Major.

Ben

Originally Posted by iRabb

No, another source. But I just used it and had three passes worth of hot lather, so maybe all is well anyway.

Thanks, Major.

Ben

Been using my Georgetown for months now without a plug - no problem with getting 3 passes while still hot as well.

Depends on the size of the opening. I forget to use the plug on my G20 and it stays warm. Some might get colder faster but I don't see the plug as necessary. schwarzweisskeramik scuttles have giant holes for dipping a brush and I hear (wish I had one) they are great

I have one schwarzweisskeramik and no problem to do three passes.

I have a Robert Becker scuttle and they do not come with a plug. The opening is not made for one anyway. I cover my scuttle with a towel and the water stays hot for 4 passes easily

Not every scuttle has a plug.

I suggest to check the website of the manufacturer of your scuttle to see whether yours should have come with one.

Heat loss would not concern me too much, considering the by comparison much larger ceramic surface of the scuttle. How fast a scuttle cools is primarily a function of scuttle surface, water volume and - of course - water temperature.
Whether the small spout is plugged or not is of minor importance here.

Where it matters more is when you handle the scuttle and move it around.
A scuttle with plug you can fill to the brim; on scuttles without plug you need to be more careful or you have water slushing out of the spout.



Hope this helps...



B.

Originally Posted by cubancigar2000

I have a Robert Becker scuttle and they do not come with a plug. The opening is not made for one anyway. I cover my scuttle with a towel and the water stays hot for 4 passes easily

I also have a Robert Becker scuttle (I love it!) and it did come with a plug. You might contact them, I'm sure they will take care of the problem. If by some chance they don't find a cork stopper and make your own.

I have a DB and a Georgetown. I never use the GT plug.