Filter to thick for Aeropress to close??? Help! Paper filters work fine but metal filter seems too thick preventing closing of the bottom.
868057
just chiming in with my approach. mine wouldn't close at all, so i used 320-grit sandpaper on my palm sander to carefully and evenly remove a small amount of the smoked plastic body where it meets the filter. i removed enough for the tabs to close to about 3/4 of the normal closed position. i didn't opt for shaving off any material from the tabs, since those need to be as strong as possible to be functional for many repeat uses. i finished the sanded edge with 600-grit sandpaper so it's quite smooth.
868058
Mine was a bit snug, but with a bit of pressure it was still able to close it. You can also try flipping it over. Look at the little weld points and see if any of them are sticking up, if so. use a metal file on it or just return for new one.
868059
I had the same problem. Try attaching the filter/bottom immediately after putting in the hot water, rather than letting the Aeropress sit for a while, and you should be able to get it on.
868060
When you go to screw on the bottom cap, just push down and tighten it more than you did with the paper filter. If the cap falls off you need to tighten it more. It becomes second nature and you won't even have to think about it anymore.
868061
The metal filter is thicker, but the Aeropress closes just fine with it. I have noticed a problem screwing on the cap, but it was because the "catches" on the side that holder the cap down had coffee grounds on them. That, plus the slight extra thickness of the metal filter, made it hard to close the Aeropress. Clean off the coffee grounds and I think you'll be fine. My experience, at least...
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Tim, the filter is real thick, but you can push it down enough to force the plastic piece with the "catches" to close enough to hold the metal filter in place. As an alternative you might be able to get some fine sandpaper in there and sand down the plastic for a little more clearance... Personally, I went back to paper because I found the metal filter just too much hassle. I'll keep it in case I run out of paper filters. RON.
868063
I trimmed down the AeroPress's black plastic cap "tabs" with a pen-knife to make a very tiny "ramp" and the press now works fine with either paper or metal filters. The ramp itself should be VERY small - I'm guessing that I only shaved down maybe a few 1/100ths of an inch deep, and only about 1/4 of the distance around each tab.
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Have you checked out our video fitting guide? It shows how to fit the S Filter in situations like this:Link: http://kaffeologie.com/s-filter-fitting-guideThanks! And write help@kaffeologie.com if you need any tips or advice.Nate
891022
I use a flat bottom gold filter but any flat bottom ( not cone shape ) mr coffee style paper filters will work.
955501
I agree with the other 3 answers. A paper filter would have to have a hole cut in the center to insert it into the mesh chamber. And if you were thinking of eliminating the mesh and putting a filter into the brewing chamber, again a hole would have to cut in the center to accommodate the mechanism which releases the water into the pot. The mesh chamber is easy to clean and works well.
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I've had this machine for only 4 days now, and the only problem I see with it is that even with low levels of coffee grounds they come perilously close to overflowing the #4 cone filter. I suspect this is due to two factors: 1) the filter basket bottom is flat so that once the filter is wet it sags to conform which lowers it and allows grounds to overflow, and 2) I suspect water flows faster than other coffeemakers I've had (DCC-1200) and this causes water to stay in the basket longer. I'm using the same amount and grind on my coffee and also the same filters and this was never an issue on the DCC-1200. I'll experiment a bit and hopefully find a solution or this is going back.
1718278
I found when using the plastic filter, without the paper filter you will get a fine particle sludge of coffee at the bottom of your cup. I am not a fan of cowboy type coffee, so I prefer the filters!
375250
Make sure you're cleaning out the little float valve on the lid. It can clog up with coffee grinds from time to time if you've put a little too much in the filter area.
1229603
I bought this gold filter separately: Mr. Coffee 6659 4 Cup Permanent Filter, for $1.50 plus shipping, from Seneca River Trading Inc. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WMTBD8/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1well worth the price of shipping...fits perfectly...no more wasted paper
2081988
I use paper filters. You have to be careful the paper doesn't fold over because it doesn't fit perfectly. Other than that, I am very happy with the coffee maker.
2337
to quote "Quality Filters for Perfect Coffee Taste". Perhaps you should contact the mfr for their manufacturing process.
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I agree with Rafael. The way I do it, is to use the DISK on the bottom and one of the paper filters that comes with the AeroPress on top of it. Works perfect every time.
995935
I am not sure, since I put a paper filter inside it anyway to make coffee...
2035117
I had bought a bag of cheap basket style filters for 99 cents a long time ago, I just stuff them into the basket and put a tablespoon of coffee in that. It works, it's cheap. When you don't use a paper filter, you will end up with sediment in the bottom of your cup.
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The only time I had this problem is when I accidently used two filters instead of one, .. I never buy the name brands anymore.. seems the thinner the better as far as the paper is concerned. Hope this helps.. Deni
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I had a similar problem with my first AeroPress. It turned out I was grinding too fine. By backing off just a little and making the grind larger, the coffee flowed and the flavor was the same. I hope that helps.
683450
This happens to me too from time to time. I have found that the cheaper paper filters do not have a strong enough pleat to hold up during the brewing process. Some even have cheaper paper that collapses easily. Check for filters with good strong pleats in them and that should help. Perhaps try using two filters too. That has worked for me more than once. Hope that helps!
903309
Kind ofyou need to cut it down on the long edge about half an inch to get it to fit. Cut 1/2in off long edge and place both filter in cartridge at same time or oder the ones K. Ashurex suggested :-)
2103970
I just buy Folgers or Maxwell House or whatever Ground coffee. There is a metal filter basket. I do not buy the paper filters but there are some available, I just throw the coffee out when it gets to the dregs.