What is better/easier to use - square or circle filters?
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No difference, just a matter of preference. Years ago in the 1950s and 60s they came in a huge box with the circles inside. You had to fold them yourself! I am just happy I dont have to do that anymore! I always get circles for sentimental reasons - but they are the same size (almost) as the squares and take up the very same space,
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Six one way, half a dozen the other. Ones as easy to use as the other. Once you rinse your filter before you brew you just fold and place the three layered side towards the spout of the Chemex and add coffee grounds. It's pretty simple no matter what you use. Bleached, unbleached, square, round it doesn't really matter in use. But these filters make a discernible difference in your coffee drinking experience. Considerably better. Highly recommend!
1876378
I've only used the square filters, and I think they're very easy to use. I think it's best to get the pre-folded ones.
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I've used both the circles and the squares and I prefer the squares. The edges of the square filters stick up higher over the rim and make it easier for me to grasp and remove the filter after the coffee is finished brewing. I did not detect any difference in the brewing process itself (between circles and squares) so I'm limiting my comments to disposing of the filter.
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I use the regular paper filters, never had a problem (I've never used the permanent kind). The paper filters work great. (the round "Mr Coffee" kind, by the way, not the cone shaped ones)
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I have the Cilio Porcelain No. 2 Filter which uses No. 2 cone filters. I works great with 3 1/2" diameter mugs and works with slightly larger and smaller mugs also. A No. 4 filter holder is really big and unstable (top-heavy) on top of most mugs. Only get the No. 4 filter holder if you need to brew for 2 people at once into a larger container.
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#4 Cone. We use the brown unbleached paper ones, plus it comes with a "goldtone" reusable screen filter that we use if we run out of paper ones. Paper filters tend to leave less "silt" in the coffee, but the mesh one works well.
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Yes, I've used both. In fact, I switched to these from the FF122s for asthetic reasons mostly. The FF122 catches less dust because the mesh isn't as fine as this one. They probably have about the same airflow by the time you factor in the plastic frame protruding into the airflow of the FF122. This being said, these filters WILL clog faster because they are much finer and collect much more dust. Noise is about the same until the filter gets dirty, then these filters are much noisier than the FF122s. The FF122 has magnets on the corners whereas the frame of this filter is made of a flexible magnet all the way around. The FF122's frames are also slightly thicker. In my case, I needed the thinner, more open look for a mod I created. Hope this helps.
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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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Yes, I believe it uses the larger cone-type "Mellita" style filter. Much easier for cleanup.
1128543
That is getting close, at 24 mm equivalent, to the point where you want filters with a thinner rim that what these have. The short answer is that they may cause dark corners.
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Go to: KNFILTERS.com. The manufacturer is very helpful and know.their product best.
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Square. There is a heavier duty model called the e4. Both are excellent. Get whichever your application requires.
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To be honest, I don't think it matters. If you look inside the filter, its only a screen. With that said it should not make a difference which way it goes. Its not like a standard paper filter element, where a direction would matter. Hope that helps.
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I don't know anything about any filters, I'm no help. Hope you can get your answer questioned.
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If your filter has threads on both sides like most of them do then you should be fine but you will get progressively worse vignetting the more you stack things. Unless you need the filter for some artistic effect you are better off without it. (Always.)
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I have been using B & W filters for years, and have seen nothing to support the vignetting that this question poses.
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HOYA or B&W. It's good to have some ND filters (reduce the amount of light to prevent blown out highlights and to be able to shoot at widest aperture while shooting during bright daytime) or circular polarizer (cut down the reflection/ and some light). UV filter is good only to protect the lens, in my opinion.
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The set I received had a round and a square filter. The round filter was 6.5 inch in diameter.
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the bunn coffee filter is alittle taller, although i've used a regular round filter. I haveused both. The bunn is not any more expensive so thats what I buy.