compwhiz128
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Well new coffee maker came today pretty cool little device its a vaccum thing well im done sharing
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westytoploader
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What brand is it? Being a vacuum pot, it is probably a Bodum. And do you have a picture of it?
compwhiz128
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It is!!!!
It is a Bodum kool little coffe maker here is a pic
-Corey
It is a Bodum kool little coffe maker here is a pic
-Corey
Corey's new Vacculator ... Congrats!!
It looks like a modern version of the famous Sunbeam Vacculator. I have grandmas Sunbeam. Mine only hold appx. six cups,but it is kewl to use. The Sunbeams make a lot of noise when they are brewing. Does this model have a "noisy personality"?
It looks like a modern version of the famous Sunbeam Vacculator. I have grandmas Sunbeam. Mine only hold appx. six cups,but it is kewl to use. The Sunbeams make a lot of noise when they are brewing. Does this model have a "noisy personality"?
Starbuck's version
I have the Starbuck's version of this coffeemaker. It is a little noisy but in a fun way and it's fun to watch. I still use my Vintage Sunbeam on a daily basis though. I think the coffee is better. The Starbuck's model still leaves some coffee sediment in the coffee while the Sunbeam coffee is clear.
Does this model leave any coffee sediment in the bottom pot? When I bought mine I thought it would be great because I assumed the whole thing was dishwasher safe but realized it's not. The top can go in, but the electrics are built into the bottom pot which means you have to be careful when you wash it not to get water in the bottom. I figured if that's the case I might as well use my old Sunbeam. Is this model made the same way?
I have the Starbuck's version of this coffeemaker. It is a little noisy but in a fun way and it's fun to watch. I still use my Vintage Sunbeam on a daily basis though. I think the coffee is better. The Starbuck's model still leaves some coffee sediment in the coffee while the Sunbeam coffee is clear.
Does this model leave any coffee sediment in the bottom pot? When I bought mine I thought it would be great because I assumed the whole thing was dishwasher safe but realized it's not. The top can go in, but the electrics are built into the bottom pot which means you have to be careful when you wash it not to get water in the bottom. I figured if that's the case I might as well use my old Sunbeam. Is this model made the same way?
Awesome Bodum Santos!
Corey:
Waaaaaayyyy Kewlllll! I love the idea of being able to watch the coffee go through it's motions a la Mt. St. Helens!! While I don't have a Bodum, I do have a Sunbeam C30 with a glass beehive top so I can watch the brewing process. Does your new coffeemaker use any kind of filter? How's the coffee? Are you a coffee drinker, or is it just the folks? Can you make espresso in it? That's enough of the twenty questions for now! LOL
Venus
Corey:
Waaaaaayyyy Kewlllll! I love the idea of being able to watch the coffee go through it's motions a la Mt. St. Helens!! While I don't have a Bodum, I do have a Sunbeam C30 with a glass beehive top so I can watch the brewing process. Does your new coffeemaker use any kind of filter? How's the coffee? Are you a coffee drinker, or is it just the folks? Can you make espresso in it? That's enough of the twenty questions for now! LOL
Venus
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Oooh.. automatic
I have the manual stove-top Santos. In fact, I used it this morning. I do like the idea of loading it with water and coffee and then pushing a button.
I have the manual stove-top Santos. In fact, I used it this morning. I do like the idea of loading it with water and coffee and then pushing a button.
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Bodum is an excellent choice...a very well made pot!!! Also, vacuum coffeemakers in general are really the only way to go in my opinion as far as brew quality and fun are concerned!
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Imperial Bob Wirth sent me a vintage Silex glass rod filter to use in my Bodum and it works perfectly. Almost better than that little plastic springy thingy.
Super fun.
Super fun.
bpetersxx
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vaccum coffee
I caved in and bought one
4 cups
electronic control on base
I caved in and bought one
4 cups
electronic control on base
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coffeemakers
All this talk has given me the urge to get both a Sunbeam Coffeemaster and a Bodum. Then al I would need to complete my collection is one of the Proctor-Silex glass percolators with the lights in the bottom. Used my stovetop Pyrex perocolator for the first time, that was neat to watch. Does anyone know how long to let a stovetop percolator perk? Is there a guide somewhere? Do you time it from the time you turn on the heat or when it starts perking?
All this talk has given me the urge to get both a Sunbeam Coffeemaster and a Bodum. Then al I would need to complete my collection is one of the Proctor-Silex glass percolators with the lights in the bottom. Used my stovetop Pyrex perocolator for the first time, that was neat to watch. Does anyone know how long to let a stovetop percolator perk? Is there a guide somewhere? Do you time it from the time you turn on the heat or when it starts perking?
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sounds of coffeemakers
I must say, though, percolators still make the best noises, sort of soothing. Like someone said previously, vacuum pots sound like Mount St. Helens, and drip coffeemakers sound like a leaky faucet, the most boring of all the machines
I must say, though, percolators still make the best noises, sort of soothing. Like someone said previously, vacuum pots sound like Mount St. Helens, and drip coffeemakers sound like a leaky faucet, the most boring of all the machines
Sunbeam C-50s
No need for special paper filters on C-50s......Laundress once suggested cutting out the little round part on a regular paper drip coffee filter for use in the C-50. Here's what I do. Cut out the round, cut a slit to fit on the stem, and voila....a filter. We mentioned this on a previous thread (can't remember which). It really saves wear and tear on the strainers and doesn't require paying those crazy ebay prices.
No need for special paper filters on C-50s......Laundress once suggested cutting out the little round part on a regular paper drip coffee filter for use in the C-50. Here's what I do. Cut out the round, cut a slit to fit on the stem, and voila....a filter. We mentioned this on a previous thread (can't remember which). It really saves wear and tear on the strainers and doesn't require paying those crazy ebay prices.
thanks Venus
now my c-50 has two "discs" do you place the paper between the two? the paper sandwiched in between the two metal discs? and full pot has water markings of 8 cups, so how many std coffee scoops do I put in the top bowl. Im sorry to sound so ignorant,i have no idea how to use it. But I sure want to. thanks arthur.
now my c-50 has two "discs" do you place the paper between the two? the paper sandwiched in between the two metal discs? and full pot has water markings of 8 cups, so how many std coffee scoops do I put in the top bowl. Im sorry to sound so ignorant,i have no idea how to use it. But I sure want to. thanks arthur.
C-50 Info.
Arthur:
You place the paper disc between the two strainers, and sandwich them together. And to think, after I got rid of the Black & Decker drip coffeemaker, I was going to throw that box of paper filters away!
As far as the coffee itself....I grind my own beans to a standard "drip" grind and use the same amount per cup of water that I would use in a drip coffee maker; 1-2 tablespoons per cup (depending on how strong you like it).
That's really about it! These coffeemasters are so simple to use and make the best darned cup of joe! I'm still amazed that I never saw them when I was growing up. We were just a percolator bunch. ;-)
Venus
Arthur:
You place the paper disc between the two strainers, and sandwich them together. And to think, after I got rid of the Black & Decker drip coffeemaker, I was going to throw that box of paper filters away!
As far as the coffee itself....I grind my own beans to a standard "drip" grind and use the same amount per cup of water that I would use in a drip coffee maker; 1-2 tablespoons per cup (depending on how strong you like it).
That's really about it! These coffeemasters are so simple to use and make the best darned cup of joe! I'm still amazed that I never saw them when I was growing up. We were just a percolator bunch. ;-)
Venus
Making coffee
My understanding is that a coffee maker marked "8 cups" would hold eight 6-oz. coffee cups (or 3/4 of a std. US cup which is 8 oz.)
Anyway... a standard coffee scoop (1/8th Cup) is needed per two "coffee cups" so I'd guess 4 scoops for your 8 cup coffee-maker.
Coffee "maniacs" used to say add one scoop (extra)for a full pot-- but then again in those days they were talking about percolators.
This method of coffee brewing may be different. Sometimes the coffee container itself will give directions using table-spoons.
Hope this helps.
Regards-
Steve
My understanding is that a coffee maker marked "8 cups" would hold eight 6-oz. coffee cups (or 3/4 of a std. US cup which is 8 oz.)
Anyway... a standard coffee scoop (1/8th Cup) is needed per two "coffee cups" so I'd guess 4 scoops for your 8 cup coffee-maker.
Coffee "maniacs" used to say add one scoop (extra)for a full pot-- but then again in those days they were talking about percolators.
This method of coffee brewing may be different. Sometimes the coffee container itself will give directions using table-spoons.
Hope this helps.
Regards-
Steve
