The Phillips builds good equipment, is known to everyone. We had a "Billigfritteuse" for 20, -, but held only 8 months. While this device is cheap, but absolutely well made and easy to use. With us the fryer is used almost every other day. It's fun to fry with the Phillips. Every time I order again through Amazon, as many items here are cheaper and the ordered goods after 2-3 days are there.