Which paper filters are people using with this? I know its size 2, but which ones work best? I'm looking at the Melitta Brand
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Hi, thanks for your question. We would personally recommend the Size #2 or Size #4 Melitta natural brown cone coffee filters. However, you can also find them at any larger retailer including Target which offers their market pantry brand. Hope this is helpful!
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I tried the melitta filters for java jig in the grounds drawer and found several problems. They do fit but they limit the room in the basket making it not possible to use the 20grams of grounds the drawer can fit without the paper filter... This alone is a reason to not use a paper filter in the bunn mcu. Grounds still escape up the sides of the paper filter so cleanup still requires running water through the metal filter...I will continue using the grounds drawer without paper filters as recommended... It makes an excellent cup of coffee.
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Must setup correctly. I always use paper filter. Make sure it's only 1 paper filter.
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Yes...not a filter...just a basket holder for a paper filter. I use the Melitta 4 cup filters which can be ordered on Amazon.
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I buy flat paper filters that are made for percolators. They have a hole in the middle and are large enough to cover the bottom of the plastic filter. Check out the coffee filters in a larger grocery store.
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Sounds like you are not putting the filter paper into a "reusable" filter basket If that is what your doing. The paper filter needs to be into the filter basket, do you have one? If not you need to get one
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To keep dust and mold out of my system I used the pink circle filters (3M Tekk P100 Particulate Filter with Nuisance Level Organic Vapor Release) and it worked wonderfully--much better fitting and much better working than those disposable masks. If you have allergies or asthma or got really irritated lungs/nose/throat the last time, I would recommend this for the next time.Others have mentioned more detailed specs on the 3M website. (Your second question, I don't have a response for.)
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If I may, I'd like to suggest you use "Acurel extreme activated carbon pellets". It's sold here on Amazon and while it costs a little more, it will last you a very long time. I have two of these replaceable filters and they are worth every penny! I got the 45 ounce size and I haven't even used a third of it and it's been almost a year. Check it out and give it a try. They sell it in a smaller size if you want to give it a test run.
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"I use Melita single serve coffee filters for Javajig.". ditto.... just the paper filter, not the jig.
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I feel the same way you do, I would rather have a filter. I found a way to make my own...take a 2-4 cup paper coffee filter, put it in a 1/3 size measuring cup, press down, fill filter with 2 TBs coffee, fold filter over until it makes a soft 'pod'. I tried it and it WORKS! I had also ordered Melitta size 1 coffee filters, am going to try those when they arrive. Hopefully, the cone shape on the filter bottom will work.
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I have used both melita and generic #2 filters and they are ok by me. BUT some people might not have patience with these filters I understand that. They do not fit perfectly, but once you fill them with coffee grounds and pour water in, they do conform to the cone and work just fine. Don't try to use your finger, however, to make them conform to the cone before adding coffee grounds and water - that's how the filters get torns.
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I use Melita single serve coffee filters for Javajig. They are not reusable and tiny little paper filters like the big ones used is large coffee makers for ground coffee. I find it much easier to dump out and it does catch most of the grounds. I found at grocery store a small red & green box of 60 filters and they have them on Amazon. I've also used the paper filters people use who make their own coffee pods and they are on amazon as well and called Coffee Pod Replacement filters by Easy Pack. They are a little paper filter with a connected lid that opens and closes. I have found both these type of paper filters work great for ground coffee in the Bunn My Café MCU. I use both types . I use Melita single serve coffee filters for Javajig. They are not reusable and tiny little paper filters like the big ones used is large coffee makers for ground coffee. I find it much easier to dump out and it does catch most of the grounds. I found at grocery store a small red & green box of 60 filters and they have them on Amazon. I've also used the paper filters people use who make their own coffee pods and they are on amazon as well and called Coffee Pod Replacement filters by Easy Pack. They are a little paper filter with a connected lid that opens and closes. I have found both these... » Read More I use Melita single serve coffee filters for Javajig. They are not reusable and tiny little paper filters like the big ones used is large coffee makers for ground coffee. I find it much easier to dump out and it does catch most of the grounds. I found at grocery store a small red & green box of 60 filters and they have them on Amazon. I've also used the paper filters people use who make their own coffee pods and they are on amazon as well and called Coffee Pod Replacement filters by Easy Pack. They are a little paper filter with a connected lid that opens and closes. I have found both these type of paper filters work great for ground coffee in the Bunn My Café MCU. I use both types . « Show Less
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I use a paper filter! To me you need one, I don't get that permanent filter term they use. You need a filter!
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I use a #4 paper and then a reusable screen filter on top of that. I have found that using just the paper filter tends to clog up with my grind. The screen seperates the fine particulate mater from the larger ground pieces of coffee. I use 2 large scoops (I believe they are 2 tablespoons each) for my carafe, and one large scoop for my travel mug (Starbucks medium size).I hope tis helps.
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Hey Brenda.....I tried the mesh holder couple of times. It worked well but was a mess to clean up so started using paper filters (#4). It is just easier and I hate cleaning!
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I use the small basket filters (200 pack of Melitta) which fit most 8-12 cup coffee makers...this do the job for me...still enjoying this coffee maker quite a lot after six months....
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It is better with the specific Melitta filters, but my husband has used the reg. small (4 cup) filters ok.