How many drip holes are in the bottom of the cone and how large are they? Will a permanent gold mesh #2 filter fit well? Thx.
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There is just one drip hole. There are ridges that hold the paper away from the side of the cone. A gold mesh filter would work, but it might drain too fast as compared with paper filters. I have heard recommendations to use #4 filters that are supposed to handle better sticking up beyond the cone. I have used a gold mesh filter in a small automatic drip machine, but never in a cone, so I can't say from direct experience. I use "Natural Brew" brand #2 filters. Amazon has a package of 800 for about 2¢ each. I use two or three tablespoons of coffee for a 10 oz mug, water just short of boiling. Great coffee. There is just one drip hole. There are ridges that hold the paper away from the side of the cone. A gold mesh filter would work, but it might drain too fast as compared with paper filters. I have heard recommendations to use #4 filters that are supposed to handle better sticking up beyond the cone. I have used a gold mesh filter in a small automatic drip machine, but never in a cone, so I can't say from direct experience. I use "Natural Brew" brand #2 filters. Amazon has a package of 800 for about 2¢ each. I use two or three tablespoons of coffee for a 10 oz mug, water just short... » Read More There is just one drip hole. There are ridges that hold the paper away from the side of the cone. A gold mesh filter would work, but it might drain too fast as compared with paper filters. I have heard recommendations to use #4 filters that are supposed to handle better sticking up beyond the cone. I have used a gold mesh filter in a small automatic drip machine, but never in a cone, so I can't say from direct experience. I use "Natural Brew" brand #2 filters. Amazon has a package of 800 for about 2¢ each. I use two or three tablespoons of coffee for a 10 oz mug, water just short of boiling. Great coffee. « Show Less
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The Melitte 64008 Red Ready Joe has only one drip hole in the bottom and is the usual size hole for drip makers. The permanent gold mesh #2 filter fits inside a bit smaller, not snug. The white ceramic holder (I can't remember what it's called but I got it too from Amazon), has 4 holes; the gold mesh #2 filter fits inside about the same as the red plastic; however, I like it better and it didn't cost much more. Unfortunately, you can't see how much water you're pouring into the cup as it has no see-through spaces in the bottom. I still like it better.
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Yes, the perm filter works also. There is one slit at the bottom but the perm filter has enough space that it fills & fills quick.
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this cone has 3 holes... fortunately i kept the old holder with only one hole..it works much better for me.for some reason the filter papers tend to lay on the holes and block the coffee from filtering down into the container. i usually end up holding the filter paper up just a bit on one side then it works just fine...i get tired of this and go back to my old filter holder. when i have guests over i use both holders ...the one with only one hole finishes filtering the coffee before the new one is 1/2 way down.[perhaps i have a defective one ???]
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I use Melita #4 filters. I get them at BJ's, and they come in a package of 3 boxes. This filter cone is 4 inches deep and 5 inches diameter at the top.
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Cone filters want fit. When you run out. Then get the five cup filtered ones. Get them really cheap on Amazon.
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This is the best I can do measure the filter area (I doubt these will work) I suggest a K Cup single serve kit for that thing you got there. Q: What is the measurement of the diameter of this filter? 65mm or about 2 1/2 inches See all 2 answers
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This is not an ultra fine mesh. It's like a very fine. I measured the diameter of the holes and they appear to be 1/32". By the way, if you can see the individual holes in the mesh then it's not fine enough for finely ground coffee. It's definitely not one step less fine than a paper filter like another commenter stated. Nothing will get through a paper filter. One step less than that should be a super tight mesh (where you can't even make out the holes) and almost looks like a solid sheet of clear material. This is not that.
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no, the basket for the filter is plastic. I don't think a gold cone would work because it needs the valve at the bottom so that when you remove the carafe it stops running.
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I'm not sure about the particular cone you're referring to, but my guess is the Wave is made of metal. They also use different filters, and the flat bottom of Kalita dripper allows for a super even extraction with very little effort towards that end. I really like mine, if you can't tell.Edit* I didn't realize there would instantly be so many answers to your question, I just got this in my email. Everyone's pretty much said the same thing.
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I get the Melitta #1 cone filters on Subscribe & Save. The permanent filter lets a bit of fine residue through. I have used a #2, but it's a little too big. Put the $1 cone inside the permanent filter and it works great.
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I only purchased the #4 cone filters from this company, so I cannot measure for you based on this picture of basket style filters. I can say that the cone filters were a little taller than the Melitta brand I used to get (about 1/8" taller)
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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It uses standard paper filters so any flat bottom gold filter should work fine the cone filters will not work.
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Mine is the #2 size and has been fine from day one. Sorry I am unable to offer any knowledge of the #6 version. I like using the #4 filters with my #2 size however.
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I understand your desire for size information. The round filter is 6 1/2 inches in diameter. Too small to stay in place in the pail we have. Had to fashion a internal plastic rim to keep in place. The enclosed square of filter material is 4 7/8ths on a side. (unknown usefulness)
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I buy this because it fits cone filters. It works with all the Melita filters I own, plastic and ceramic. Perhaps the other responder had one of the filters with little 'rims'
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This coffeemaker has two filters. Screen filter and charcoal filter. The screen filter is the somewhat annoying one, that is in the way of installing and removing the permanent filter. It does appear that the screen filter can be easily removed if desired. The screen filter is a pre filter that screens the water that you pour into the unit. If you choose to use this screen filter, it does affect the size of permanent filter that you can use with this unit, EASILY! Because the screen filter is in the way, I've had to use a slightly smaller permanent filter, or my other option was to literally wrestle with the unit every time I removed or installed the permanent filter if I chose to use the size that the unit calls for, I believe it is #4. So I have measured both permanent filters for you and the smaller one of the two is the one that we use. It doesn't overflow, but the coffee grounds are near the top of the filter. The smaller permanent filter that we use is: 3.5 inch height --- diameter across the top is 4.75 inch wide, The larger permanent filter, probably the correct size but to difficult to use, the size is 3.75 inch height---diameter across the top is 5 inch wide. The only reason I haven't removed this annoying screen filter is because it is under warranty, but that very well may be the best solution. Good luck!
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It definitely has a cone shaped filter #4 size. Best coffee maker we ever had, and that's saying a lot!