I prefer perc coffee &amp; would like to have electric. Don't like they turn off on their schedule. How long does the perc go for and can I change it?
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This has a fixed cycle. I'm sure it is a thermostat of some sort. I've never seen an adjustable time/brew percolator. There are a number of glass stovetop percolators that would allow you to see the color of the brew.
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Mute point, it is dreadful.... but fyi, I am not a fan of Starbucks. I just bought it to see if they had anything going on. I own a coffee roastery and am very particular about my roasts. Starbucks is almost always burnt. They have a loyal base of people who like the burnt taste but it isn't what true specialty coffee is about. Via is no exception...
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Yes, this is an Electric Percolator..My sister and I purchased one for our Mom at Christmas..She LOVES IT!..It's Light Weight, Purcolates and makes a Great Cup of Coffee..Great Item for the Money and being Plastic..
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The 1st thing I do every morning is turn on the Bunn. Takes about 10 min & water is as hot it would ever have been left on. By the time you grind & get stuff ready it's hot. I didn't like it being on all day either. The water you put in today makes tomorrows coffee!!
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LOL! Welcome to the club Grergory! I've had mine for about a year. Although it makes very good coffee I like mine quite strong. The brew basket on this unit isn't sized for "too much" ground coffee, so if you want it strong you have to make it in smaller batches. Also, be sure to take the shower head out and clean it after brewing as the grinds float to the top and stick to it.Jon GordonI know this is a bummer, but this is just one of the short comings of this unit. Better by a replacement basket now, if you can get one, as Bodum isn't making them anymore and if yours cracks like mine did, then you'll be out of luck. LOL! Welcome to the club Grergory! I've had mine for about a year. Although it makes very good coffee I like mine quite strong. The brew basket on this unit isn't sized for "too much" ground coffee, so if you want it strong you have to make it in smaller batches. Also, be sure to take the shower head out and clean it after brewing as the grinds float to the top and stick to it.Jon GordonI know this is a bummer, but this is just one of the short comings of this unit. Better by a replacement basket now, if you can get one, as Bodum isn't making them anymore... » Read More LOL! Welcome to the club Grergory! I've had mine for about a year. Although it makes very good coffee I like mine quite strong. The brew basket on this unit isn't sized for "too much" ground coffee, so if you want it strong you have to make it in smaller batches. Also, be sure to take the shower head out and clean it after brewing as the grinds float to the top and stick to it.Jon GordonI know this is a bummer, but this is just one of the short comings of this unit. Better by a replacement basket now, if you can get one, as Bodum isn't making them anymore and if yours cracks like mine did, then you'll be out of luck. « Show Less
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110V - Unlike the other guy we do like our coffee roaster. After about 6 months is got caught up and melted quite a few of the internal parts. My husband was going to trash it...however I knew how much I paid and was unwilling to write it off. I contact the service people that were listed on burman coffee, they told me to send it back and they would try to repair...they did. The display is not starting to go out, I'm not happy with that for the fact that it cost $500, and it was 1 yr at christmas. But, again...we love our freshly roasted coffee every morning! JUST DON"T LEAVE IT UNATTENDED! I do believe it could be a fire hazard! 110V - Unlike the other guy we do like our coffee roaster. After about 6 months is got caught up and melted quite a few of the internal parts. My husband was going to trash it...however I knew how much I paid and was unwilling to write it off. I contact the service people that were listed on burman coffee, they told me to send it back and they would try to repair...they did. The display is not starting to go out, I'm not happy with that for the fact that it cost $500, and it was 1 yr at christmas. But, again...we love our freshly roasted coffee every morning! JUST DON"T LEAVE IT... » Read More 110V - Unlike the other guy we do like our coffee roaster. After about 6 months is got caught up and melted quite a few of the internal parts. My husband was going to trash it...however I knew how much I paid and was unwilling to write it off. I contact the service people that were listed on burman coffee, they told me to send it back and they would try to repair...they did. The display is not starting to go out, I'm not happy with that for the fact that it cost $500, and it was 1 yr at christmas. But, again...we love our freshly roasted coffee every morning! JUST DON"T LEAVE IT UNATTENDED! I do believe it could be a fire hazard! « Show Less
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I prefer my coffee made in a percolator. I like the taste better and the fact that the coffee is nice and hot. It seems to me that unless you are using a commercial grade drip machine, the coffee never gets to the correct temperature. This percolator makes excellent coffee, in my opinion.
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I have never set the timer since I received the coffeemaker, but I think you simply set the time you want it to brew (that's how the other work). At the moment I can't use it--they are fragile. It was knocked over onto to the floor and several things happened that made it inoperable. I have fixed one myself, but it leaks water now and I will have to fix that because sending it to the place in Memphis is not worth it. I will never buy one of these again.
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It will brew just fine but if you find that it is not perking as usual, you may need a bit more water. I usually go ahead and brew at least 8 cups because it is good coffee and I can heat a cup in the microwave. Perked coffee is quite different from electric drip coffee. Of course either way, the coffee can be heated in the microwave.
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This percolator is electric and works very well. It is NOT submersible though, so you can't put the whole pot into water to clean it. You can fill it with soapy water, empty and rinse, just don't put it all the way into water. I hope this helps. It is a wonderful little percolator and makes wonderful coffee. Karen M.
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I don't think there is a way to turn the warmer on after the two hours. I've been removing the carafe and running 2 cups (the minimum for a carafe) into a small pot and discarding this water. This "resets" the clock and I just put my carafe of coffee back on the warmer. Yes, fresh coffee is indeed better, but in certain circumstances its nice to be able to have the warmer on for an extended period of time.
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I use the large and medium cup sizes which together fill the mug I use. At first I did adjust these two water settings to match my mug. Never changed them since. My wife uses the medium setting. I use the many bean setting all the time and she uses the fewer bean setting because she doesn't like such a strong cup of coffee. I use Seattle coffee company French roast beans which I get at Costco. Costco also has Starbucks French roast. I like Costco because the bags are large. You could order on line. Once you get started, this is the simplest machine in the world to operate. Guests can learn to operate it immediately. I use the large and medium cup sizes which together fill the mug I use. At first I did adjust these two water settings to match my mug. Never changed them since. My wife uses the medium setting. I use the many bean setting all the time and she uses the fewer bean setting because she doesn't like such a strong cup of coffee. I use Seattle coffee company French roast beans which I get at Costco. Costco also has Starbucks French roast. I like Costco because the bags are large. You could order on line. Once you get started, this is the simplest machine in the world to operate. Guests can learn... » Read More I use the large and medium cup sizes which together fill the mug I use. At first I did adjust these two water settings to match my mug. Never changed them since. My wife uses the medium setting. I use the many bean setting all the time and she uses the fewer bean setting because she doesn't like such a strong cup of coffee. I use Seattle coffee company French roast beans which I get at Costco. Costco also has Starbucks French roast. I like Costco because the bags are large. You could order on line. Once you get started, this is the simplest machine in the world to operate. Guests can learn to operate it immediately. « Show Less
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No the coffee pot turns off after a perset time. There is n o way to preset the timer.I haven't tried it but you might be able to leave t on and plug it into a timed outlet and it would turn on.I haven't tried it. E Baker
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It has a "vacation" switch which will turn the heating element off. There is no problem with occasional use, if you know how to operate the machine. If stored for a long period, invert into sink and let water drain out (unplugged of course). When ready to use, add water until it comes out into the pot. Dump pot, replace pot, plug in, turn on, and wait about 7 minutes for the resevoir to come up to temp ( you will hear a low "roaring" noise/rumble" as it finishes heating... Then make your coffee from there. if you are just using it for weekends, you can leave the water in and on, but ensure the lid to the water pour in resevoir is up to seal the heating resevoir (minimizes evaporation). When ready to use, pour in about 12 ozs of water into the machine and allow to cycle thru the system. This ensures you will get a full pot out, when you put a full pot in. Then, allow to come up to temp.....should be much faster since heating only small amount back up. Make coffee per normal ops. Now you see why the "not good for occasional use" comment was made. Extra work, and knowledge of how/why the system works. I love it, recommend it, and think it makes an excellent cup of coffee.
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Trixie,I basically set a calendar reminder to change it every 6 months. I think for home use this is more often than necessary but the filter is low enough cost to make that not a Big Deal. In years of having the Keurig plumbed in at home, not ONCE has it asked me to descale it and the coffee is always great without that bit of a "film" that you might see using tap water.
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Yes, Brian, there is a know below the clock which is quite visible in the picture. It is a piece if plastic that is shaped more a bar that goes up and down rather than a circular knob and you can turn it to the left or right and goes all the way around. The options are for setting clock, timer, program, auto-on etc. You seem quite interested in making a purchase so I will tell you the only thing that is annoying is that you have to buy these little charcoal filters and replace them every month or two or so depending how much you use the coffee maker. But using those filters really, really enhances the taste of the coffee which I like strong. So go for it - Cathy Yes, Brian, there is a know below the clock which is quite visible in the picture. It is a piece if plastic that is shaped more a bar that goes up and down rather than a circular knob and you can turn it to the left or right and goes all the way around. The options are for setting clock, timer, program, auto-on etc. You seem quite interested in making a purchase so I will tell you the only thing that is annoying is that you have to buy these little charcoal filters and replace them every month or two or so depending how much you use the coffee maker. But using those filters really, really... » Read More Yes, Brian, there is a know below the clock which is quite visible in the picture. It is a piece if plastic that is shaped more a bar that goes up and down rather than a circular knob and you can turn it to the left or right and goes all the way around. The options are for setting clock, timer, program, auto-on etc. You seem quite interested in making a purchase so I will tell you the only thing that is annoying is that you have to buy these little charcoal filters and replace them every month or two or so depending how much you use the coffee maker. But using those filters really, really enhances the taste of the coffee which I like strong. So go for it - Cathy « Show Less
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I change mine every 90 days or so. I can usually tell when it is time by the taste of the coffee. We drink a lot of coffee.