We used to have an all glass percolator. Then ...
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We used to have an all glass percolator. Then went to drip machines and recently decided to go back to Perc. Bought this one. Perc bubble on top is plastic, and doesn't stay in the lid hole. Also, no matter what temp we used to get the water to start percolating, the grounds always oozed out of the basket.
507049
Without electricity we were out of luck.  Driving around we found a store that was open for cash only But they had this coffee  pot .  We had gas and cash.  Best of all we had COFFEE...
3497416
This is a well made Percolator, but my review is more about perk VS. drip coffee. In VERY short, I consider myself a bit of a coffee connoisseur, and I can tell you hands-down that if you love coffee, real robust full bodied coffee, go with percolated coffee.

The only other coffee maker (mass market units that mere mortals like us can afford) that comes close to a percolator is the Icoffee, but it's REALLY expensive, and after the G-WIZ! affect of the big light and watching the water zoom around in the hot water, one figures out that it's basically doing the same thing as...... a .........PERCOLATOR! A REALLY hard to clean, (after fully "cleaning" the unit per it's instructions, I then ran two full pots of water though it only to STILL have coffee and grinds coming out of it) and expensive PERCOLATOR.

The only thing I do tell others to get for their percolators are filters, Melitta makes disk coffee filters that fit all percolators, 100 disk filters, for about $1.50 use that -and a coarse grind- and you've got some of the best coffee out there, sometimes, just sometimes, old school ways really are best.

Just two last thoughts, 1) whether it be this one or any other, just make sure that the unit is ALL stainless steel. 2) if your going to to drink more then 3 cups of coffee all day (remember that a "cup" of coffee from a coffee maker is 5OZ NOT 8OZ -it's a long story don't ask why- you need to transfer your freshly made coffee from the percolator to a thermos bottle ASAP, your coffee will stay hot and taste great all day! Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to make some coffee!
1829583
I've always enjoyed a percolated cuppa.  When it came time to upgrade I thought this looked really cute so bought it.  I also figured it would make an easy combo tea pot.  I first realized there is no clear perc top to see when the coffee is percolating - then burned my hand when trying to take the thing off the stove!  Why wouldn't they, in this day and age make a heat proof handle?
Coffee takes 4ever to perc.
So far - not happy.
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Just wanted to get this into the 5 star category to make a point. The 5 star reviews by and large appear to be made by people who own old - not new - Farberware percolators. I too recall (and have owned) good percolators, including Farberware, when these appliances were made in the USA. If you look at the poorer ratings, they are consistently made by people who have recently bought a made in China Farberware (or any/all other brand) percolator. That's also been my experience. Too bad, since in my opinion, electric percs make the very best cup (or two:) of coffee.
3367532
We had the same one for years and this new one is just as good.  I like this type of Percolator because it keeps the coffee nice and hot and the 2-4 cup is perfect for the two of us.
4131476
Wal-Mart sell a GE brand percolator for about the same price. For some reason, the Presto will last twice as long as the GE. I wish the coffee was hotter though. But I suppose that is not possible here in the Land of Litigation. Other than that, good product. Simple
195638
Where can I purchase fold over filters for this percolator. Some coffee grounds got in the coffee, wasn't too happy about that, it is fast, that's good.
2362267
Great percolator, makes one large cup of coffee or tea or whatever. I use the 1300 Esbit fire cubes (the larger ones) and put them in the smaller tray sideways to fit, they heat the water faster than the smaller cubes. Love this cool little coffee maker. Love it love it love it...
1337586
It arrived very quickly thank you.  It's beautiful and made good coffee but the little glass percolator thing broke already and I have only used it twice.  Not sure when it broke, it fell out when I was washing it.  I don't think it is something I did, but not sure.  I read in other reviews before I ordered it that other people had it to break with them also.
3818810
I have to buy one of these about every 2-3 years because the grinder will eventually seize or stop working. I don't mind because its a cheap machine that makes decent coffee. This latest and greatest model only comes with a glass carafe. I prefer a stainless carafe, which was standard on the previous model. Turns out... the old carafe works! Woo hoo!!
2330259
I purchased this to replace a percolator top on a camping percolator.  It was too big, which did not affect my rating.  i
t turned out our 30 cup coffee maker percolator top had broken and this one fit.... Hurray!  when my wife screwed the top on the percolator.... the glass thread separated from the percolator top, so the new top is pretty much useless.
3335701
I was so hoping for the good old percolator coffee maker. I don't know if its the coffee or the maker, but too much grounds in the coffee from overflows. Tried every kind of filter , basket and even the container on its own. Still just too messy and it isn't easy to clean up. The coffee does stay hot and taste fine but it will now only be a backup to a new drip coffee maker.
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I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS BEFORE AND I HAVE USED ALL SUGGESTIONS .AGAIN TODAY.
USED THE GOLD COFFEE FILTER WORKS VERY WELL, IT'S THE COFFEE MAKER THAT DOES NOT.I HAVE EVEN USED HOT WATER AND  POURED  IN LIKE SUGGESTED  NOTHING........THEN I RUN IT BACK TH/ AGAIN  AND THE COFFE IS STILL NOT HOT . I GIVE IT UP ONLY ONE THING MY NIECE TOSSED THE BOX ALONG WITH THE THINGS WE HAD CLEANED FROM THE CLOSET. NOW I'M STUCK.AND NOT VERY HAPPY ABOUT IT......GIVE ME MY PERCOLATOR BACK ANYDAY. I HAVE TRIED OTHER KINDS AND GLASS POTS  JUST DON'T LAST AROUND HERE  AND THE BY THE CUP STYLE JUST WILL NOT FIT OUR FAMILY'S NEEDS  AMAZON  WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR ME............THANK TOU
3952513
The clear glass percolator top for Faberware percolator was exactly what I needed. It fiots my percolator is working perfectly.
1900051
The Percolator seems to be in a good quantity. However, it doesn't provide a very strong flavor even I have been boiling it for a long time. I am not sure if it is because of my coffee or this percolator.
506854
I have been wanting a percolator for quite some time. I use to have a Pyrex stovetop percolator and loved it. After reading many reviews I settled on this one....... I couldn't be any happier!!! I have fallen in love with coffee all over again. I haven't experienced any of the issues noted in some of the lower rated reviews.