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Another electrical issue, too, would that the clock would probably not be accurate if used in the UK. Clocks are locked to AC frequency, so a 60 Hz clock would run slower if used on 50 Hz power. Although one supposes the clock might have been adapted or replaced at some point on this specific...

>how much better they thought the coffee tasted than their Keurig It's fun when that sort of thing happens! I love reactions along the lines of: "You mean this obsolete technology works better than the new thing that I use?!?" Then, I'm not a fan of Keurig. I've had coffee from more than one...

Barry--your Poly Perk does look like mine. Even with the two cups. I don't have a bag (I assume that bag came with your Poly Perk), though. [There is now a sound of Lord Kenmore sobbing.] I think I got a manual--I can't remember for sure--but I don't think there was as much paperwork with...

>Somebody must have needed cabinet space very badly remove the dishwasher and spend the money to have a matching cabinet and drawer constructed. I know that one can never have enough cupboards...but I cannot honestly imagine taking a dishwasher out to get more cupboard space! Not even in a...

>It’s amazing how much charm and whimsy and quality work went into those little ranch houses of the ’50s. They’re still wonderful 60 years later. Yes. It's funny, but my appreciation is growing... I never really appreciated that era or even thought much about it when I was young. Possibly...

>you posted your Insta-Hot a couple of posts Trying to upstage my Insta-Hot? LOL More seriously...it's fun seeing yours, and how the design apparently evolved (like the thermostat lever on one, wheel on the other). I'm not sure mine is exactly harvest gold, but it's definitely a goldish...

Finally, a French press pot. It doesn't photograph very well, but the plastic is a brownish transparent plastic. I've never seen anything like this elsewhere. I have sentiment for French press coffee--at one point, it was something my mother made on the evenings of special occasions (although...

A newer glass vacuum pot that I found at Goodwill many years ago. Apparently new, never used. One assumes this is the sort of coffee pot one uses after an elegant, leisurely Hyacinth Bucket-style Candlelight Supper.

Since the Poly Perks were so loved, here is a related product, which I think I mentioned before. Meet the Poly Insta-Hot. IIRC, it can boil water, and one assumes gently heat liquids, too, since there is an adjustable thermostat. I'm not sure I'd want to do either, given worries about chemicals...

While the camera may be functional, it's not very good. But then what does one expect from a camera bought on color tag clearance day at Goodwill?!? First coffee pot is an old Farberware. It looks better in person than the photo, but isn't mint, either.

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Just when everyone thought it was safe to return to this thread...Lord Kenmore got a new-to-him digital camera. So he can post more photos of coffee pots!

I went window shopping at Goodwill earlier. (You know your cash flow situation could use more cash flowing in when you only window shop Goodwill! LOL) There was what I think was a newish Chinese-made percolator. Interesting in that it didn't look that horrible...but it wasn't as nice a vintage...

I ran another plain water cycle, this time on that white Poly Perk. There was a definite heated plastic smell. One wonders what chemicals might get leeched into a pot of brewing coffee!

I have to think weight would make a difference with how loud a percolator is. Quieter operation probably gives a sense of quality--but I have admit I like louder, more dramatic operation!

Universal light I have an old Universal that looks a lot like the one in the photo above. (I don't think I posted a photo of mine--it photographed poorly, then the camera died before I go do a redo.) I just ran a cycle of water, and the light works (turning one when done)...but--for me, at...

>I personally like strong coffee, two tablespoons per 6 ounce cup. If I want less strong coffee, usually for entertaining, I get results I find more pleasing by decreasing the amount of coffee used than shortening brewing time This is a standard recommended amount by coffee experts. I remember...

Barry--your three percolators look really nice! Good start! >Now...how would you recommend cleaning the inside of it after each use? I'm not an expert, even if I have more percolators than any sane person would ever have. ["Who ever said Lord Kenmore is sane?" comes a mutter from the back of...

Poly Perks >most charming coffee makers I've ever seen I really like them...even if they are the among the last coffee pots I'd actually ever use! I'd like to get more. Poly Perks could be an interesting collection on their own.

>Great pics, you have a very good selection of coffee makers. Thanks! > In reply #23, the glass bowl looks like a Corning drip maker, it fits on the medium (?) or large pot to make drip coffee. I've found no brand names. But, yes, there coffee filter assembly under the top bowl, and a...