Got my percolator today, no instructions. Answers helped but at 3 & 10min need more time, how much on avg for strong?
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Strong means 2 things : more coffee and more time. I use 1 scoop for every 6 ozs of water and perk (full boil) for 6 to 10 minutes. You will know it's ready by the darkness of the coffee in the clear dome.
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I use about one scoop per 6 oz of water and I brew for about 15 minutes for a strong brew. It also depends on altitude too.
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I use 2 tablespoons per 12 cup percolater. The pot is clean and shiny after using dip it. The powder dip it is the best! The liquid did not work well at all. As for how many cleanings per box, it depends on the size of the pot. I HIGHLY recommend this product. Could no longer find the powder in stores near home, so ordered a large supply on the Internet. Hope this gives you enough info. Lorraine
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Although I've owned Farberware percolators for years, I have never returned one for repair or ordered replacement parts. I am sorry I could not help you more.
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I've got the 3-footer and the wire says 18awgx2c 300v and the plug says 10A 125V. I use it for my 70s percolator that needs 120v 660 watts and it's fine.
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I have the same machine and i think you should let it run for 15 minutes to get the whole machine to get hot and then start make you coffee and it will be around 180F..
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I have never used anything but Farberware percolators, retiring my first one after 40+ years I now have all 3 sizes 4, 8 and 12 cup. We use a programable timer purchased at Lowes and simple to use and program. But as far as it being programmable no they are not.
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It takes me about 8-9 minutes to start perking and then continue brewing for a few minutes - this with the percolator full to the "9 cup" mark which as I've reviewed will in fact give you only six cups.
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no! I use VERY fine ground coffee (I like it strong) and the strong brew setting for 6 six 3-4 minutes max. 13 minutes crazy!
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I put coarse ground coffee in the press then I use a glass measuring pitcher at 2.5 cups for 4 min in microwave. Pour hot water into the press with the coffee and I brew 7 or 8 min so it little stronger. Yummy!
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Only used the single brew once. Uses too much coffee beans. Takes longer because water steeps longer over burr grind. 4 to 5 minutes seems right.
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I think the minimum is 6 cups of coffee which is the bottom line indented inside the pot. (That would make you 4 12 oz. mugs of coffee.) You can do a trial run with just water to see how much less will still be enough for the boiling water to perc up to the basket. You may also have to experiment with perc times and amount of coffee to get the strength you want. With less water you may not need to let it go for 10 minutes. I also found that a strong brand of coffee requires less brewing time. Good luck.
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I get a good strong brew. I grind my own, coarser than normal drip filter, but normal filter grind will do. You need to use a lot of coffee; one of the supplied scoops per European sized cup, which means two for a mug. To make a whole pot you need eight level scoops. For half a pot you need four generous scoops. Once most of the water is in the top part with the coffee, give it a good stir to make sure it is well mixed. Let it bubble vigorously for a few minutes, longer will make it stronger but more bitter, and then remove it from the heat. Hope this helps, Rob
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Try the finest setting with a measured dose. Something like 15 grams for a double. If the water has trouble passing through and takes more than 12 or 13 seconds to start dripping out them adjust the grind a little coarser, keeping the dose and the tamping pressure the same. Adjust just the grind until you get your desired time of around 30 seconds or your desired volume.
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Hey. I am kind of new at this too, but, the percolator setting in the grocery store coffee bean section seems to work fine. I buy whole beans and use the machine for grinding. I think any medium fine grind will work great. I love mine! Judy
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We use this percolator only on propane stoves. It will take about 15 minutes to get water boiling, then another 10mins. to percolate. Great coffee!
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Yes. An open gas flame can be used on this percolator. Just set it on the gas burner for 9-10 mins.
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Looking at the grinder count 7 notches from the left(coarse side) . Set it at the mark that is right below the letters o and r in the word "percolator" above .Don't know if it makes a difference but I also have the strength set at one notch to the strong side. I tried many types of grinds and this works absolutely the best .Also you might want to take a used "k" cup and empty it out removing the paper filter inside . Cut off the very top edge of the used "k"cup and insert it into the my kcup holder.Use three coffee scoops in the basket for a 10 ounce cup.Tap the basket on your counter to settle the coffee in the filter .Comes out Strong but not too strong. Then put your filter basket with the coffee into the holder ,screw on the top and you will have a great cup of coffee . The old cut down kcup can be used over and over again,just wash it with the rest of the parts. Here is a link you can use http://www.instructables.com/id/Get-a-STRONGER-Brew-from-your-My-Kcup/#step1 Enjoy . Ps Try blending a good Colombian and Sumatran or Ethiopian . Real nice smooth brew!!!