How to make a whistle for a kettle with your own hands

In this article you will learn about an interesting and somehow forgotten accessory for teapots: a whistle, what it is for, how to use it and how you can make it at home. A whistle is needed to know when the water has boiled. Every person should appreciate the functions of the whistle, which allows all people who use electric kettles to know when the water boils. But it happens that a new kettle does not have a whistle, or it is broken.

DIY kettle whistle

There are many ways to make a whistle for dummies at home. All you need is a little free time, materials and, of course, desire. Let's look at the most interesting ways.

Metal whistle

It will be shaped like a short cylinder. The top part can take on different designs. First of all, you should take metal without signs of corrosion. After this, you can proceed to the following actions:

1. Cut two circles and a rectangle for the cylinder;
2. Connect these parts into a whole.

Cork

You can also make an excellent whistle for a teapot with your own hands, using just ordinary stoppers that you use to close lemonade or water bottles every day. To do this you will need to follow a few simple steps:

1. Take two corks and connect them into one;
2. Cut a hole with a diameter of 3 mm.

Be careful when using this method, you need to make a large cylinder of metal that sits between the plugs.

From a toy whistle

The version of a children's whistle is suitable for teapots with thin spouts. It is located on it, covering the entire surface. And if the kettle has a wide nose, then a metal glass is better suited for it, in which you will need to drill a hole using a regular drill.

First of all, you need to pay attention to the metal. A whistle made of high-quality metal will serve you for a very long time and with great efficiency.

Do not use aluminum or plastic material for the whistle under any circumstances! These materials are not resistant to high temperatures.

How to fix a whistle if it's broken

If you bought a low-quality device, you can repair it by following these steps:

• You need to take the casing that contains the whistle and use a screwdriver to remove it.
• The next step is to remove the spring and prepare the surface for further work. To prepare the surface, you need to clean it.
• When you get to soldering you will need soldering acid. After the surface has been prepared, you can begin soldering, and then clean the parts from any dirt stuck to them.
• The last step in this process is neutralization. You need to use lye. In addition to alkali, you can use alcohol, but remember that this procedure must be carried out outdoors. This must be done carefully so as not to harm your health. To neutralize the craft, place it in a glass and pour approximately 10 or 25% alcohol into it.

By following these rules, you can easily repair your whistle or make a new one!