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In my opinion percolators makes the better and tastier coffee vs the drip ones...they release more aroma..
I have my tecniques and secrets to make coffee, including what said before, the wetting and stirring, I always did that without anyone saying me anything or teaching me this, I felt like it was right to do ...some folks would look at me in a weird manner because of messing around while making coffee, but that's the way to make it good and I know what I'm doing ... it's not really merit of machine often, but of who makes coffee....during the time I developped my secrets....
I also have tecniques to use the moka...
I have a Napolitan style maker also and this one doesn't really need tricks, but it needs much patience and you need to keep it on eye while heating, it takes alot longer vs the moka and it's less "automatic"....
I mostly drink american coffee at home, but by living in Italy espresso is not missed around, and many of my guests drink esperesso....
Ask anyone ...I've always been famous among friends for my coffee.
We grind our own coffee since always....few ground packets enters in this house...[this post was last edited: 12/28/2014-20:47]
 
An Accessory

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">I don't recall when I bought my auto maker in the early eighties whether it came with the lid or not but I don't believe they do now.  It is always a separate purchase.  Even the Ottomatic appears to come without the lid.</span>

 

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">The lid is worth it if you plan to keep the coffee on a warmer.  Chemex claims the shape of the lid keeps the coffee from getting bitter.  I always take my coffee and immediately put it in a Thermos decanter to keep it from cooking on a warmer of any kind.  I generally make 5 cups at a time and drink it fairly quickly.</span>
 
Bunn Brewer

I have the toughest time finding paper filters for my Bunn coffee maker. I used to get them readily at OfficeMax of all places. They were the only retailer to keep them in stock. Unfortunately, they have since been absorbed and doors have closed. Visits to several stores proved to be a waste of time, I could order them online on Amazon, but they are three times the price. A Google search this afternoon indicated that only one retailer in the Atlanta area keeps them in stock. Frys. So, after dinner, I took a road trip to my closest frys. There, they had a shelf full of them. I bought a years supply.

What a pain in the arse!

Malcolm
 
Bunn Filters

Malcom, I was hoping you hadn't found a place to buy them.

 

I bought a box at ACE Hardware just few weeks ago because they were priced lower than Melitta and right on the box was the statement that they would fit other brewers that use a pleated, flat bottom filter.

 

Well, they're slightly oversized and require extra care to use them in my Cuisinart.  I'd have sent you the box, as well as to ACE in the future, if you hadn't found them at Fry's.
 
Malcolm:

Also, any restaurant supply company should have Bunn filters, because Bunns are such a staple in the restaurant biz. Atlanta is full of restaurant supply companies, and virtually all of them will sell to the public.
 
Restaurant BUNN Filters

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">It seems to me that years ago I tried the Restaurant BUNN filters and they were larger than those used in the home brewers.  </span>

 

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">I find the BUNN filters here in Arkansas at Target, ACE Hardware and Kroger.  It's funny I can never find stuff in Arkansas that others have plenty of expect these BUNN filters.  Seems they are all over the place and generally around $2.00 a box.  I'd be curious to know what others pay for them.</span>
 
Filter Sizes

I think there are 4 different sizes for Bunn coffee makers. My system takes the smallest 8-10 cup. The next size up is the 10-12 cup followed by the larger commercial sizes.

There are several complaints of people buying the wrong size for their machine. If I didn't like this brewer as much as I do, I would have been actively looking for its replacement.

Malcolm
 
This is what we currently use. Two old-fashioned Norelco Dial-A-Brew coffee makers.   We have 2 of them in use because my wife likes flavored coffee, and I don't.  Can't stand the aftertaste of most  flavored coffees.

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Tim, that ebay Norelco isn't a Dial-A-Brew.  It's an earlier model like the one I have.   Typical ebay seller misrepresentation (or ignorance) of the item they have up for auction.

 

The shape of the carafe also changed later, possibly with the introduction of the DAB models.  The carafes are interchangeable between models.  I prefer the more graceful lines of the early types.  The earliest ones have a black band below the neck.  The ebay one is the next later type with the brushed aluminum band.

 
 
I thought the Model HB5150 was the original version.  Just thought they had the wrong basket on it.  Ours are HB5150's.
 
Malcom

I have had very good luck getting filters for my Bunn at Wal-Mart and K-Mart.
Though not always consistent, Dillon's is another source. I usually buy two boxes at a time. Amazon carries them in a pinch, but eeek-gods they want a testicle for them plus shipping.
You can also order directly from Bunn, but again you have to pay shipping, but get to keep the testicle.

I usually pay .98 to $1.16 for a box of 100. Amazon wants $4.38.
Bunn is more in line, but shipping. Great deal is 1,000 for $10.99. May never have to buy again.
Lowe's is also showing availability at their locations. [this post was last edited: 1/5/2015-14:54]

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My Norelco

Tim,

 

I checked and found my Norelco to be a model HD5135.  Unlike the one pictured in the ebay listing, mine is a "Norelco 10" even though the carafe is the same size.  Markings on it only go up to 10 cups.  I don't have a later carafe to compare with, but I'm sure they just changed the markings to equal 12 smaller cups.

 

I've attached a picture.  I think it must be an earlier model than most.

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The Scoop Update

I'm pretty much using The Scoop exclusively for the morning (and afternoon) coffee.

 

I have also found a shortcut for pre-wetting the grounds. I simply add an ounce or two of water to the reservoir, add grounds to the filter, and run a cycle. It's just enough water to allow the coffee maker to heat it up and send it over, into the waiting coffee mug. When the little blue brew light goes out, I add the remainder of the water and run the brew cycle again. This appears to be enough pre-wetting to let the grounds "bloom" and the result is a tasty cup. Currently I'm using Kirkland Columbian (100% Arabica), which is a medium roast, drip ground.

 

And yes, I do notice a difference between just straight brewing and using this sequential "pre-wetting" method.

 
 
My Dial A Brew

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">This is the one I have that I have used with a Chemex pot.  If anyone wants this I'd be glad to send it.  As I have the Chemex brand Auto Maker I really don't need this one.  I picked it up a couple of years ago at a sale for $5 and I thought it would be fun to play with.  I have gone way overboard and have too many coffee brewers.  I'm likely not to use this one.</span>

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