This is my old fryer. I have no idea if it's good by fryer standards, but the wattage (2800W) and oil capacity seem high. The pan takes 3L, and the basket is 14x18.5x9cm, around 2.3L. I bought a Russell Hobbs 24570 equivalent. The basket is about half to 2/3 the depth. I need a fryer of equal or greater capacity as the Silvercrest for £50 or less. The handle came off the basket, and replacement baskets are around £15, with no bending mechanism or plastic handles. I wouldn't replace it if I could buy the handle alone, and generic baskets cost half what I paid on the new fryer. I'm eyeing the Aigostar Deep Fryer, since it's a similar size and has a timer. It would be helpful to have the fryer turn off after a set time. Did I luck out and get a really good fryer for cheap ages ago? Has something happened to bring about cheap, small, low power, plastic fryers?