As to "metal" water tank: are we talking aluminum or stainless? Thanks
482769
We buy this every six or seven years, they hold up so well. We use ours everyday. It is aluminum. We love KRUPS . ONLY buy this brand. We use bottled water in the tank. Thanks
482770
I'm not sure. I think it might be something like what we used to call pot metal. I'm on my second one of these. I wore the first one out turning the knob so many times. Hint- after steaming & brewing open cap before turning off. I have another in a box. Other KRUPS models are more "lightweight" and not as well designed. I've had a newer model. I make up to 4 lattes per day, so this is for heavy use. Use a descaler every couple of months and the tank and steamer stays clean and open
221196
Yes, the tank is stainless steel. Depending on the mineral content of your water you can just keep adding water each day. If you see either a whitening or flaking occurring on the walls you can clean by running with lemon juice or vinegar if it is stubborn. We have found this unit to be reliable for many years.
1528979
Yes. I have a five gallon metal water container on it now. It does need to be a metal one.
1873313
I bought mine in 2009, so cannot be sure that the design is still the same today, but the tank in mine almost certainly not stainless steel, as it is grey in color, whereas stainless steel would typically not be painted or coated but left bare. My guess would be that it is an aluminum alloy with ceramic coating. Mine has held up well over 4 years, no sign of lime deposits, but the water I use in it is extremely low in mineral content, so that is to be expected.
814824
The casing of the filters are plastic. The tank is stainless steel. I think that the plastic is safe because it has to endure high pressure. I believe that the tank is the most important part. You will be using the water int he tank first
195680
There was no mentioned of that. I assume that the steel tank has to be turned in because of the rust. That is not an issue with aluminum. This being said, I am no expert in this, and to verify this I would look into the standards for propane tanks.
830718
Aluminum. Had one for work and purchased one personally. I really like the unit.
1661035
Metal (not copper) and thick plastic feeding tank. I have two of these, one the "double-decker" and they are great. Easy to take apart and clean. MUCH better than the plastic ones even from Perk-Pet.
1196456
It is metal inside too....not plastic. Mine is discolored a bit because of hard well water.
1724504
Plastic. It is very hard to keep the ph level right in this tank. Have been told by others with larger aquariums that smaller tanks are harder to maintain. Bought a 10 gallon tank and have had no problems
1686549
I have had both. After having an aluminum one for years, I splurged and bought the stainless steel and was so disappointed in the performance that I bought a new aluminum one. I have had it for 10 years and am very pleased with it.
789135
It is plastic. the hose is metal. Still working well for me, and looks almost like new! (only because I have hard water, so there are some spots)
221195
I'm not sure what the inner tank is made from. It looks like stainless steel, but it could be aluminum. I just add water daily to top off the pot, but over the months, some scaling does develop on the inside of the tank, so it may be prudent to clean it several times a year.
1615052
The core appears to be aluminum; the tanks are or appear to be brass. I'm about 90 % sure. Bottom line is it works great.
348098
This is hard plastic not metal. Seems to work great though with no leaks or dripping. Descent quality! Good luck to you!
2157400
Appears to be all stainless steel but no for sure. Overall very happy with pot. Probably going to buy 10 gallon equivalent.
305992
It is aluminium with a nice non-stick coating. I think the vessel is a standard size and a stainless option is available somewhere on amazon.