Does it have a metal spigot? I would like to buy one with a quality plastic spigot for brewingKombucha
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I was going to do the same as "AmazonGirl" but after considering the price increase I ended up ordering one of these and love it!http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/7733298/?catalogId=93&sku;=7733298&cm;_ven=Google_PLA&cm;_cat=Shopping&cm;_pla=default&cm_ite=default&gclid;=CjwKEAjwo5OpBRDU64qO07OXq00SJADn5hYnbL2BXCVzkTPVR4qDAI8je0G0LGj_K-SR2T4t8tmHjxoCjXDw_wcB&kwid;=productads-plaidI couldn't find it on Amazon or I would have probably ordered it here.
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It's not a good idea to use a plastic spigot with Kombucha, as the Kombucha can leach plastic into your brew. However, you can use stainless steel. I switched out the plastic spigot it came with and replaced it with Stainless Works™ Stainless Steel Beverage Dispenser Replacement Spigot(Polished Finish), from Amazon.
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No, the inside is plastic! I use mine for continuous brew kombucha as well!
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Yes, the spigot is plastic. Also, if the berkey has only 2 filters, the holes are sealed with plastic plugs. I do not see the use of plastic as a problem.
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No, it doesn't taste or smell like plastic. The only thing I don't like about this model is I could never get the programmable brew to work. Something with setting the time somehow is not working.
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Hello Aaron, so sorry to hear that. Hope this helps :) http://www.myspawaterbook.com/blog/2010/10/09/change-replace-metal-plastic-spigot-best-compare-infused-drink-dispenser-spa-water-container-infused-beverage-servers-and-spigots-gracious-goods/
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If I remember correctly, the threaded part is metal, but the rest of the inside of the spout is all plastic.
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I also want to use this for brewing kombucha, is the spigot removable for cleaning?
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It's plastic--I'm on my fourth "continuous brew" batch of kombucha and this container is working great so far.
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Hi Ashley,There is no metal in the spigot. It is made with plastic. The lid however is made of metal. hope that helps.Thanks,
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Because I use mine for brewing kombucha, I have it covered with a piece of muslin and don't use the cover. The metal cover does not screw on, but simply sits over the opening to keep it protected from dust/dirt. It does not have any sort of rubber, silicon or plastic inner ring that would help create an airtight seal. That being said, even without a lid, I have had ZERO dripping or leaking from the spigot, which does feel pretty lightweight and kind of cheap, but seems to do the job even so. It has been in continuous use since 7/2013, so lots of opportunities for spigot failure, but not a single drip. If you do order this, take a few moments to carefully tighten the spigot and then fill with water to test before you put any other beverage in it. Another reviewer noted this and I followed his/her advice and have had no problems at all.
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No, only the outside is stainless steel. The water resevoir and everything else inside is plastic. I know what you mean. I was looking for something that's all stainless steel on the inside to try and avoid that "plastic taste" you often get from some coffee makers. Eventually I gave up as I couldn't find anything like that! BUT, somehow this coffee maker does NOT give you the plastic taste in the coffee. This is now my second time owning this model, and I'm quite pleased.Yehuda K.
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Yes & no. The pod itself is made of metal (stainless steel?) & the spout & filter are plastic.Also, I'm surprised that you know the technical name for it - pod like thingy. :-)
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Circle ware is sold in so many stores like Kohls and JCPenny, I do not think it contains lead, as far as the spigot goes it is a chrome colored plastic and not the best spigot. The glass is not very thick but I have been using mine to brew Kambucha and its fine. I dont use the lid but they are thin metal. You could probably find a replacement spigot but mine are still working .
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Buy a Pur-Flow instead. I'm not sure if that's the correct name but it's on Alex Jones's website. It has a metal spigot. Berkey has a plastic one that last a few weeks.
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Mine came with a plastic spigot, but I bought it several months ago. It might have changed by now. Nothing wrong with the plastic spigot, and if you want to change it it is easy. Remember to use Teflon tape on the threads. Out here in California, we need rain to put in the barrel.
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Yes, the spout is made of plastic which contains carbon. I still can't figure out why the controls and spout are located where they are, but anyway. Other than the spout being plastic the jar is glass. I had nothing but problems with mine. I'd recommend you save a couple hundred dollars and get something else. This machine is very slow and customer service is terrible.
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Both the lid and the jar are glass. The spigot is metal and feels well made. Saw no leaks when we used it!
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On amazon. I bought a stainless steel spigot to make kombucha. Easy to switch out and much better quality