jasonl
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Sunbeam coffeemasters
Were those vacuum pots automatic or did you have to turn the switch to "low" after it's brewed?
Were those vacuum pots automatic or did you have to turn the switch to "low" after it's brewed?
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The GE pot belly is the one my folks have and mom still has it and it still works 50+ years later. Found one myself not all that long ago as well. It was a very popular model that stayed on the market for years then disappeared. GE re-introduced it again in the 80's just before the B&D sale along with their 50's toaster, although they looked identical they were about half the weight which is an easy way to tell if it's an original version or the 2nd generation. One tinny tap and you'll know.
perc-o-prince
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Were those vacuum pots automatic ?
Hi Jason,
Yes. All you did was set the switch to "high" and it would do the rest. Fully automatic. The first time I used it it scared the hell out of me beacause the switch makes a lod snap when it switches to low.
They(Sunbeam) made several models with the C20 being the first automatic vac pots that they made. They made vac pots before this and though they were very elegant with distinct Deco lines, they weren't automatic. IMHO Sunbeam made the most elegant vac pots to be found.
Rich
Hi Jason,
Yes. All you did was set the switch to "high" and it would do the rest. Fully automatic. The first time I used it it scared the hell out of me beacause the switch makes a lod snap when it switches to low.
They(Sunbeam) made several models with the C20 being the first automatic vac pots that they made. They made vac pots before this and though they were very elegant with distinct Deco lines, they weren't automatic. IMHO Sunbeam made the most elegant vac pots to be found.
Rich
Suck it up Buddy!
Jason,
The vacuum pots were fun and terrifying for the unnsuspecting.
You fill the bottom chamber with water and after making sure the spring loader filter is in place, you add the grounds. Use fine or drip grind.
The coffee pot sits silently for a few moments and then begins to make a slight crinkling and hissing noise as the water heats.
All at once all hell breaks loose. Water begins to gurgle and rush into the upper chamber.
The heat from the emptied lower chamber causes the water in the upper chamber to bubble and sound like the whole thing is about to blow up.
Then an ear cracking snap and the switch goes to low, the lower pot creates a vacuum and draws the brewed coffee back into the lower chamber where it is kept warm.
Then you wiggle the big rubber stopper out the the serving decanter, set the lid on and enjoy.
Very respectable brew.
Kelly
Jason,
The vacuum pots were fun and terrifying for the unnsuspecting.
You fill the bottom chamber with water and after making sure the spring loader filter is in place, you add the grounds. Use fine or drip grind.
The coffee pot sits silently for a few moments and then begins to make a slight crinkling and hissing noise as the water heats.
All at once all hell breaks loose. Water begins to gurgle and rush into the upper chamber.
The heat from the emptied lower chamber causes the water in the upper chamber to bubble and sound like the whole thing is about to blow up.
Then an ear cracking snap and the switch goes to low, the lower pot creates a vacuum and draws the brewed coffee back into the lower chamber where it is kept warm.
Then you wiggle the big rubber stopper out the the serving decanter, set the lid on and enjoy.
Very respectable brew.
Kelly
Cleaning Pots
I forgot to mention, you can clean some pots by simply runing a brew cycle with Clorox liquid bleach. It works fine for the Corning pots and the Farberware's, but be cautious.....if the pot or brew basket is aluminum. The Clorox(and also Dip-It) will turn the insides BLACK....Yukkkkk!
And here is the link to that liquid car wax. Not only does it work great on my perks, but I also use it on my appliances, kitchen counters, and tile backsplash as well as my cars(multi-purpose).
I forgot to mention, you can clean some pots by simply runing a brew cycle with Clorox liquid bleach. It works fine for the Corning pots and the Farberware's, but be cautious.....if the pot or brew basket is aluminum. The Clorox(and also Dip-It) will turn the insides BLACK....Yukkkkk!
And here is the link to that liquid car wax. Not only does it work great on my perks, but I also use it on my appliances, kitchen counters, and tile backsplash as well as my cars(multi-purpose).
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What about??? Any Hoovers in your collection?
Unfortunately Fred......NO...but...I am always in search of another 'gadget'.
Unfortunately Fred......NO...but...I am always in search of another 'gadget'.
perc-o-prince
Well-known member
Suck it up Buddy!
Kelly,
That was probably the most accurate and FUNNY description of the whole "process" that I have heard. I could see myself in the kitchen making my morning coffee
I use mine every day (sometimes several times) and I still step back when the bubbling starts!
I notice that you say that you wiggle the top pot off? I'm not sure of the way you are doing it but the instructions, that came with mine, suggest that you grasp the lower handle and use your thumb to push up/pry the upper bowl from the lower one. Work like a charm!!
Rich
Kelly,
That was probably the most accurate and FUNNY description of the whole "process" that I have heard. I could see myself in the kitchen making my morning coffee
I use mine every day (sometimes several times) and I still step back when the bubbling starts!
I notice that you say that you wiggle the top pot off? I'm not sure of the way you are doing it but the instructions, that came with mine, suggest that you grasp the lower handle and use your thumb to push up/pry the upper bowl from the lower one. Work like a charm!!
Rich
Sunbeam Coffeemaster (Vacuum Model)
I also use mine everyday and I have a couple of backups because I never want to be caught without one. I have even taken it on vacation if we are going to be gone for a while (can you tell I am just a bit about my coffee!!).
Gary, I use OxiClean for just about everything in the house. About the only thing it hasn't worked on for me is paint on clothes. It seems to work well on just about everything else. I always try it before anything else. With regard to your pots, just be careful with the ones that you cannot immerse in water. When the hot water hits the OC in the pot it will foam up a bit. Let it die down and continue to add water until it reaches the top and then just let it soak. 15 minutes to a new pot!! I used it once on a Vacuum pot that I got through eBay. It was dark brown on the inside and I got it for next to nothing because it was so dirty. That OC made it like new and it's now the pot I use daily.
I am interested in this spray wax from QVC. Do you spray it directly on the chrome of your pots and it withstands the heat OK? I may just have to try some because I sure like shiny things!!
I also use mine everyday and I have a couple of backups because I never want to be caught without one. I have even taken it on vacation if we are going to be gone for a while (can you tell I am just a bit about my coffee!!).
Gary, I use OxiClean for just about everything in the house. About the only thing it hasn't worked on for me is paint on clothes. It seems to work well on just about everything else. I always try it before anything else. With regard to your pots, just be careful with the ones that you cannot immerse in water. When the hot water hits the OC in the pot it will foam up a bit. Let it die down and continue to add water until it reaches the top and then just let it soak. 15 minutes to a new pot!! I used it once on a Vacuum pot that I got through eBay. It was dark brown on the inside and I got it for next to nothing because it was so dirty. That OC made it like new and it's now the pot I use daily.
I am interested in this spray wax from QVC. Do you spray it directly on the chrome of your pots and it withstands the heat OK? I may just have to try some because I sure like shiny things!!
I sure like shiny things!!
Yes Sir....You simply spray it on the chrome...swish it away and you are all shined and ready to ride the rainbow!
Yes Sir....You simply spray it on the chrome...swish it away and you are all shined and ready to ride the rainbow!
Cool!
I just ordered some!!
I just ordered some!!
OMG
Headline News:
Gadget Gary converts automatic washer club member to QVC.
What the hell is going to break loose next????
Headline News:
Gadget Gary converts automatic washer club member to QVC.
What the hell is going to break loose next????
Eat, Shrink, and be Merry~!
On QVC right now......Program topic.....SHRINKAGE
On QVC right now......Program topic.....SHRINKAGE
I used Speedpay and didn't have to set it up!!
Does that tell you anthing?? LOL
Does that tell you anthing?? LOL
veg-o-matic
Well-known member
I don't know if Hoover sold more than one model of perc, but the one I remember was made by Presto. Sears also offered it for a number of years. Stainless steel and fully immersible. I have the Presto model in my collection, with the white trim.
Gary, can you still use the percs after you put that polish on 'em? The heat doesn't make it craze or anything?
veg
Gary, can you still use the percs after you put that polish on 'em? The heat doesn't make it craze or anything?
veg
jasonl
New member
Oh Kelly
Yes, I've used a vacuum pot before. A manual stovetop model, so I know the gurgling. It's great with a gas stove as I can turn the fire down low. Well, ahem, my Helen got me one off of ebay and it is automatic. I don't know which C-- model it is but the box says it's automatic. So here's to gurgling and snapping.
Yes, I've used a vacuum pot before. A manual stovetop model, so I know the gurgling. It's great with a gas stove as I can turn the fire down low. Well, ahem, my Helen got me one off of ebay and it is automatic. I don't know which C-- model it is but the box says it's automatic. So here's to gurgling and snapping.
jasonl
New member
Good coffee takes time
For the Bunn people that like piss-water coffee, sit back and relax. REAL coffee takes time.
On a french press you have to boil water in a kettle first. depending on the stove/kettle it will take a 5 minutes and then another 3 or 4 minutes to steep the coffee.
With my Bodum vacuum pot, it was a little quicker, but there's still a waiting period of about 3 minutes and then you had to wait for the coffee to suck back down.
Automatic Sunbeams aren't faster. In fact, they're slow.
But you get heavenly coffee and the pride in knowing that you served coffee in a VINTAGE pot rather than some Mr. Coughee machine.
I bought a neat little GE coffee grinder/cat scarer-awayer. It's automatic with a slide bar that sets how fine you want it ground. Just push the button, the beans grind and the cats haul ass. And it stops at the right moment. I grind mine perc and it comes out nice in my Starbucks french press pot.
For the Bunn people that like piss-water coffee, sit back and relax. REAL coffee takes time.
On a french press you have to boil water in a kettle first. depending on the stove/kettle it will take a 5 minutes and then another 3 or 4 minutes to steep the coffee.
With my Bodum vacuum pot, it was a little quicker, but there's still a waiting period of about 3 minutes and then you had to wait for the coffee to suck back down.
Automatic Sunbeams aren't faster. In fact, they're slow.
But you get heavenly coffee and the pride in knowing that you served coffee in a VINTAGE pot rather than some Mr. Coughee machine.
I bought a neat little GE coffee grinder/cat scarer-awayer. It's automatic with a slide bar that sets how fine you want it ground. Just push the button, the beans grind and the cats haul ass. And it stops at the right moment. I grind mine perc and it comes out nice in my Starbucks french press pot.
Gary, can you still use the percs after you put that polish
Yes you can.
That polish is simply amazing. They do product demonstrations all the time on high end cars(Mercedes, Porche, Lamborghini....).
I use that polish all the time on my vehicles. It is so easy to apply and leaves a mirror finish. As I said, it works super on appliances(stove, fridge, dishwasher), as well as tile and countertops.
Yes you can.
That polish is simply amazing. They do product demonstrations all the time on high end cars(Mercedes, Porche, Lamborghini....).
I use that polish all the time on my vehicles. It is so easy to apply and leaves a mirror finish. As I said, it works super on appliances(stove, fridge, dishwasher), as well as tile and countertops.
scott55405
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Wonderful items in your collection! I want to get one of those Osters, that is the next thing I'm watching for. That Society Easy-flo is beautiful, but you could hurt yourself on that thing if you weren't careful! LOL
Fred, I have a Hoover percolator for when I have appliance/vacuum company! It is made by Presto, and has the nice red Hoover light on front when the coffee is done.
Maybe now that I'll have a working disposal again I'll start using a Coffeemaster occasionally too. They make wonderful coffee, but they're kind of a mess since there's no filter. It's easier when if you have a sprayer and can rinse it right down the disposal.
Fred, I have a Hoover percolator for when I have appliance/vacuum company!
It is made by Presto, and has the nice red Hoover light on front when the coffee is done.Maybe now that I'll have a working disposal again I'll start using a Coffeemaster occasionally too. They make wonderful coffee, but they're kind of a mess since there's no filter. It's easier when if you have a sprayer and can rinse it right down the disposal.
I have a Hoover percolator....It is made by Presto
Memory Jog...I think I might have a Hoover perk in my collection. Just where is another story. Guess I need to get to the attic and do a search............
Memory Jog...I think I might have a Hoover perk in my collection. Just where is another story. Guess I need to get to the attic and do a search............
