Coffee Thread

[Phloating Phlasher]

Something in the well water here eats "dripolator" innards.
Its not just cleaning, I've tried white vinegar at a 50/50 mix, tried only using water already boiled in a kettle & commercial coffee maker cleaners.
I'm on my third dripolator & my second espresso machine in 2 years.


I just bought one of those hourglass pots & pour hot water in the top.

[Allen]

Something in the well water hear eats "dripolator" innards.
Its not just cleaning, I've tried white vinegar at a 50/50 mix, tried only using water already boiled in a kettle & commercial coffee maker cleaners.
I'm on my third dripolator & my second espresso machine in 2 years.


I just bought one of those hourglass pots & pour hot water in the top.

Our water here is a little alkaline (sweet).

I use full strength bleach (name brand) to clean our coffee pot. It only takes a few minutes. I then pour the "used" bleach down the a/c drain to keep the condensate line clear of mold/algae.

[Phloating Phlasher]

Is that a stove top pot or an electric dripolator?

[Allen]

Is that a stove top pot or an electric dripolator?

Electric. Black & Decker brand from Walmart for only $50 ($60 now). I only use the thermal pot types now with no heater under the pot. A heating element just cooks the coffee. The thermal pot is SS and the coffee stays hot and drinkable for 2 hours or longer. I've used more expensive coffee makers but like this one best. Previous models (other makes) have leaked. The only downside is it is slow---takes about 10 minutes to perk a half pot.

[PWC]

San Angelo, TX...1968, no name brand 5 cup stove top percolator. Set Gas by eye...just when it full perks turn off gas, let it sit and drain down.

Best Folgers I've ever had.