What is Concealed vs exposed element?
Whether the heating coil is under the base plate or sitting in the water.
Short answer
Exposed coils are cheaper but collect white scale fast.
Concealed vs exposed element when buying a electric kettle
Whether the heating coil is under the base plate or sitting in the water.
Why it matters: Concealed elements are easier to clean and don't scale as badly in hard water.
Look for: Exposed coils are cheaper but collect white scale fast.
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