What spray head to swap for slower water flow -- read that gives stronger coffee...
2047956
I used a tooth pick and plugged two of the holes in the spray head, that seemed to slow it down enough to get a stronger flavor for me.
2047957
Bunn will send a replacement head with smaller holes if you call customer service. For some models, at least, there is no charge. It provides a slower flow, with the purpose of keeping the basket from overflowing if the filter tends to get clogged with salt from softened water. Don't know if it will make the coffee stronger, but the price is right.
330044
I like strong coffee. I fill the water up to the 2-cup mark and add about 2 1/4 or so tablespoons of coffee. I do let it perk for a long time, so perhaps I could use a bit less coffee.
1506666
You might try using less coffee beans in the grinder. Also, try using the "1-4" feature, so that the water flows a little bit slower.
1265938
I prefer a drip coffee grind; it depends on the coffee bean I'm using ~like Peet's Major Dickensens or expresso -a strong coffee bean -I won't grind as fine because it takes away from the true bean flavor, but that's just my preference. You can experiment with your coffee bean and find the grind preference that you enjoy best; the machine will brew expresso well to most grinds.
629301
It's a little stronger - especially if you let every last drop into your cup. Works for me - I like my coffee to have "Character".
1227191
Sorry for the delayed response. You already know they're paper, but I want to share a tip. Instead of filling the press with water and have the first part dribble out weak or turn it upside down and mix it then add the filter and bottom piece after like some suggest, I've found that just by adding a little water and making it like a paste, then adding the rest of the water keeps it from trickling out sooner than those of us who like strong coffee would like.
928869
I had similar issue when I first got my machine. Adjust the grind to finer, adjust the water volume. However, I also found the strength to be inconsistent which appears to be oily beans not sliding freeling through the hopper. I regularly push the beans toward the end of hopper to get better consistency. I also use the bypass quite often, which is much more consistent. This also gives me the ability to change beans cup by cup, but defeats the purpose of a fully automatic coffee maker.
1317915
Its really just two. Stream and spray. Less pressure can cause a combo effect. You push the round grey button on the front of the faucet to switch between the two. The forcefulness of the spray is determined by how much water pressure you choose.
1117223
Gravity is better and easier. The weight of insert allows slower even drip of water through coffee grounds. This is a nice little unit if you don't mind waiting...like a coffee press. But grounds must not be too fine.
678689
the shower head has 9 holes in it and it saturates the coffee grounds very well . the coffee it makes is very hot hotter han most other coffee makers I have used
903763
I am in a low altitude area and have not had any issues. If you want a more definitive answer, call Bunn customer service at 217-529-6601. When you talk to a representative, it's not a bad idea to request the optional sprayer head, which slows down the water flow just a touch during the brewing process. This will eliminate any possible overflow that may lead to grounds getting into the pot of coffee, should you use a fine ground. It also makes for a better brew of tea. They usually send it at no charge. Hope this helps.
371816
Hi Owene: Mine only has one hole, which is too big, so I decreased the size with the end of a plastic wire tie. This slows the water flow and makes really good coffee. I use Folgers 100% Columbian, and it makes a very robust coffee.
1729636
Yes you can. You can control the water flow by turning the in off switch. At 90 degree is the max for both head and hand spray.
2228030
I push in on the face and turn to the setting that I want for spray settings. I believe that water pressure is a function not a part of the shower head.
1083345
I found when you 90 split one side and straight line another it will affect the flow pressure on one side. I am converting all emitters over to orbit adj sprayers and direct line connectors. Much better flow less deviation with water pressure and NO stop flows. You wont like emitters and will love the sprayerss
2198110
I found out the same, I decided to get a stainless & glass Bodum press... been using it for a couple weeks now and I'm really happy with it... decided to save my $ cuisinart for those occasions where I have a lot of people over and need to make greater amounts of coffee and stick with the bodum for everyday use.
2254863
It comes with a spray head that restricts the flow. If you use it as the instructions indicate you will not have a problem.