Thermette

Regular price $225.00

We are delighted to be able to sell the Original Thermette, a Kiwi invention conceived in New Zealand in 1929.

The New Zealand made and designed Copper Thermette Boils 12 cups of water in five minutes, all you need is some small twigs and matches or a lighter.

History of The Thermette:

John Ashley Hart, a New Zealander, invented the Thermette in 1929. Hart later patented his design in 1931.

During the Second World War, the Thermette provided a quick and easy way to boil water and cook outdoors in the desert. During this era a New Zealand made Thermette was considered a vital piece of equipment for NZ Army Soldiers. During this time of war the Thermette acquired the nick name of ‘Benghazi Boiler’. Today the Thermette continues to be used by the New Zealand Defence Forces in training and exercise programmes.

How a Thermette works:

Thermette’s unique Kiwi design has a cone shaped cylinder to hold water that heats up to boiling point very quickly. From a small fire at its base, heat is distributed fast to all the surfaces that surrounds the water. Then the heat generated funnels out the top of the cylinder chimney. Add the stainless cooking ring and you have a mini stove top.

Nostalgic Kiwi Lifestyle:

In New Zealand we are blessed to have an abundance of wide open spaces to enjoy our unique Kiwi lifestyle. People often share vivid childhood memories of the family Thermette on camping holidays, road trips or long lazy picnics. These same customers can’t wait to create brand new family memories of their own with a NZ made Thermette.

Product dimensions:

Height: 38cm tall, Weight: 1.5 kg, Water volume: 2.2 litres

Experience the excitement and speed of boiling water in just 2 minutes and cooking delectable meals in the great outdoors. Your Thermette will ignite easily, using nothing more than small sticks and twigs.

A timeless Kiwi invention, this classic piece of outdoor gear is your perfect companion for all of your adventure in the great New Zealand outdoors.

The Thermette's rapid water-boiling ability is attributed to its long proven design, the unique cone-shaped internal wall that efficiently distributes heat across the large surface area surrounded by water. Similar to a rocket stove, the heat is funneled from the bottom up through the top, simultaneously reaching the upper section for cooking meals in a pot or pan.

You don't need to go the hassle of carrying or purchasing cooking fuel – simply gather dry twigs and ignite them with a lighter or matches.

A true outdoor companion, the Thermette can go everywhere with you and you will always be able to make your tea, coffee or any meal during your picnic camping trips. Its lightweight design is easily portable, and it remains able to be used even on wet days.

With your Thermette you can boil water in the body (in just 2 minutes!) or add the cooking ring on top to hold a pot and heat food or water at the same time.

Each thermette order includes:

1 x Solid Copper Thermette (there is also a green tin version)
1 x Cooking ring (for holding a pot on top)
1 x Galvanized fire ring (placed at the bottom to create your fire)

This extraordinary Kiwi invention is so renowned that the New Zealand Army has been utilizing Thermettes (also known as Benghazi Boilers or chuffers) for many years!