[Athena E.]

Electric jug​

Remember the old electric jug? Before the sleek, modern versions we have today, this classic model was what Aussies used for their cuppa. Its distinct buzzing sound was unmistakable, and the parts were cheap and easy to replace. Some designs featured kookaburras, frogs, and even faces!

Source: Memory Lane - Growing up in Australia/Facebook

What fond memories do you have with these electric jugs? Share them with us here!

 

[Rosie2023!]

What is so old about them..I still have one. Great.

 

[BruceAnderson]

Believe it or not, but I still have that electric jug! I have hung onto it, as a keepsake. I remember going to the hardware store, and buying a replacement element, when the original burned out.

 

[Johan van Zalen]

Yes I do remember having one, they certainly wouldn't pass the safety standards of today thankfully

 

[Penny4]

I remember my mum having one. Way better than plastic jugs these days, however thankful we can get stainless steel.

 

[RFG]

Sure do. I remember mum buying the replacement element, but she never replaced the thread bare cord. Ouch! not todays safety standard.

 

[Heather2112]

The only memory I remember is my dad useing the cord on me

 

[Cateyes]

Yes fond memories of Mum n Dad boiling the kettle with a nice bikkie or 2 or 3!

 

[Johan van Zalen]

The only memory I remember is my dad useing the cord on me

I'm sorry to hear that Heather 2112 you should never have been treated like that, that's one memory l wouldn't want

 

[Veggiepatch]

Yes I do remember having one, they certainly wouldn't pass the safety standards of today thankfully

Appetite for Electrocution....

 

[starrysnan]

Yes we had one and I always thought how heavy and unbalanced type of design they were. They were cheap and easy to repair though.

 

[Johan van Zalen]

Yes we had one and I always thought how heavy and unbalanced type of design they were. They were cheap and easy to repair though.

Yeah it was usually a case of replacing the element

 

[oldchook58]

The only memory I remember is my dad useing the cord on me

Yes, we used to get threatened with the jug cord if we misbehaved, I got it a couple of times and you don't forget it and I can't remember what I had done to deserve it. I remember other kids used to cop the jug cord also.