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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B&D Scrub Brusher
Haven't seen or heard of those in ages!! We had one when I was little hanging over the Wards dryer, as well as a vintage late-80's Dustbuster (Black & Decker stuff was so cool back then...especially the bright orange lawn tools). I LOVED playing with it and it was always fun to watch Mom scrub the tile and sink with it.
The battery eventually wore out since it got so much use. Same with the Dustbuster; seems like that thing was ALWAYS out cleaning something up!
Haven't seen or heard of those in ages!! We had one when I was little hanging over the Wards dryer, as well as a vintage late-80's Dustbuster (Black & Decker stuff was so cool back then...especially the bright orange lawn tools). I LOVED playing with it and it was always fun to watch Mom scrub the tile and sink with it.
The battery eventually wore out since it got so much use. Same with the Dustbuster; seems like that thing was ALWAYS out cleaning something up!
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By the way, check for vintage Shop-Vacs. Those old unchanged hardware stores are bound to have one still in the box!
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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?
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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
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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
Venus and Steve Thankyou.
Thanks to both of you, I am eager to try my c-50, think I will wait for the weekend. The drip black & deck. with a timer is nice on workdays. But I will sure have some Sunbeam vacuum this Saturday. Thankyou for the pointers. I will let you know how this goes. Venus both of my aunts had these pots during my childhood but I just could not remember how to use them. Mom was always an electric percolator kinda lady. arthur
Thanks to both of you, I am eager to try my c-50, think I will wait for the weekend. The drip black & deck. with a timer is nice on workdays. But I will sure have some Sunbeam vacuum this Saturday. Thankyou for the pointers. I will let you know how this goes. Venus both of my aunts had these pots during my childhood but I just could not remember how to use them. Mom was always an electric percolator kinda lady. arthur
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Oh, great, another obsession
JUST what I needed!
All this talk about vacuum coffeemakers has me wanting one! And I haven't even received the cool Presto perc I just won on you-know-where!
I see the Sunbeams all the time when I look for Sunbeam vacuums. So tell me, Venus--how hard are they to use? Parts hard to find? (I seem to recall reading a thread about a scorched rubber gasket??) Do they need any tending? I like a coffeemaker that will attend to its very important business without intervention from me. For one thing, I'm not too swift in the AM and for another, the priority at that time of day is making the hair look decent!
veg
JUST what I needed!
All this talk about vacuum coffeemakers has me wanting one! And I haven't even received the cool Presto perc I just won on you-know-where!
I see the Sunbeams all the time when I look for Sunbeam vacuums. So tell me, Venus--how hard are they to use? Parts hard to find? (I seem to recall reading a thread about a scorched rubber gasket??) Do they need any tending? I like a coffeemaker that will attend to its very important business without intervention from me. For one thing, I'm not too swift in the AM and for another, the priority at that time of day is making the hair look decent!
veg
Well, I'd like one too, Veg
Veg-I would like one of those old stovetop Corys' in glass, as I know those old Sunbeams are hard to find( I do know they make great coffee). I think you have to watch them when the boiling water rises up the stem so the bottom pot isn't left empty on the burner. Maybe that's when you shut it off.
Arthur-I like the electric perc taste very well too. My folks, starting in the 50's had a Mirro-matic (with the classic old percolator design), then a GE Peek-a-brew, then a Universal, then a Proctor-Silex, after that I don't know I think they switched to auto-drip in mid to late 70's. I wondered since you live in New Orleans what your favorite coffee is? Anyone else rreadding this is welcome to input on this matter. This Bodum pot looks like it may be good.
Veg-I would like one of those old stovetop Corys' in glass, as I know those old Sunbeams are hard to find( I do know they make great coffee). I think you have to watch them when the boiling water rises up the stem so the bottom pot isn't left empty on the burner. Maybe that's when you shut it off.
Arthur-I like the electric perc taste very well too. My folks, starting in the 50's had a Mirro-matic (with the classic old percolator design), then a GE Peek-a-brew, then a Universal, then a Proctor-Silex, after that I don't know I think they switched to auto-drip in mid to late 70's. I wondered since you live in New Orleans what your favorite coffee is? Anyone else rreadding this is welcome to input on this matter. This Bodum pot looks like it may be good.
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C-50 filters
"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."
They make ready-made round paper filters for fitting in the baskets of percolators. I use these to get sediment-free coffee from my percolators that one normally only enjoys from drip or vacuum makers, and I imagine they would work fiue for the C-50 Coffeemasters. The brand I use (Brew-Rite by Rock-Line Inc., Box 1007, Sheboygan, WI 53081) even has a part that one can tear off so the filter fits into percolator baskets that are narrower than usual.
"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."
They make ready-made round paper filters for fitting in the baskets of percolators. I use these to get sediment-free coffee from my percolators that one normally only enjoys from drip or vacuum makers, and I imagine they would work fiue for the C-50 Coffeemasters. The brand I use (Brew-Rite by Rock-Line Inc., Box 1007, Sheboygan, WI 53081) even has a part that one can tear off so the filter fits into percolator baskets that are narrower than usual.
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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.)"
You might want to do an actual measurement to see what teh pot actually holds. My Corning Electro-Matic percolator states that their "cup" markings are 5 oz and I suspect that's the standard coffeemakers use. Usually the size of a "cup" is also stated on the carafes of drip machines, too.
"The drip black & deck. with a timer is nice on workdays."
It's easy to buy a timer to plug any maker into to make it timed like a modern coffeemaker.
"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.)"
You might want to do an actual measurement to see what teh pot actually holds. My Corning Electro-Matic percolator states that their "cup" markings are 5 oz and I suspect that's the standard coffeemakers use. Usually the size of a "cup" is also stated on the carafes of drip machines, too.
"The drip black & deck. with a timer is nice on workdays."
It's easy to buy a timer to plug any maker into to make it timed like a modern coffeemaker.
My magnificent obsession!
Ok guys: here's the "scoop" on the Sunbeams......
Veg and David:
They have become my "Magnificent Obsession"! I have six of them: 3 C-50s, 1 C-20 and 2 C-30s. The Coffeemasters require just a tad more effort than a drip coffeemaker. First, you fill the bottom bowl to the desired fill line, i.e., 4,6, or 8 cups. Next, you attach the top (vacuum) portion. You can place the filter rod in the top portion either before or after placing it on the bottom (or serving) pot. Fill the top pot with ground coffee, place lid, plug in, and turn it on. In about 5 minutes you will think that you are reliving the great Pompeii eruption! The Coffeemaster then switches itself to "low". In about 5-10 minutes, the bottom pot will cool sufficiently to "break" the vacuum and allow the coffee to fall into the serving pot. After the "great fall", the top portion of the pot is removed, and.....(drum roll please) IT'S COFFEE!
A few words of caution, however....the top portion (and bottom portion too) is very hot! Be careful when removing it. There are special stands for these, but since I do not have one, I just stand it straight up in the drain of my sink. Also, (I think I mentioned this on a previous thread) the coffee is McDonald's lawsuit HOT. I swear, I can pour a cup, drive 17 miles to the next town, and it's still scalding!
Now...what to do with those grounds...I purchased a funky yellow plastic vintage ice bucket. I place the cooled grounds in there. When the bucket is full, I put the grounds in my flower beds. It kind of gives the plants a *jolt*.
As far as replacement parts, etc. To me the C-50 is the easiest to use. There are "ears" on each side of the vacuum pot. You just press them down to seal the two pots together. The C-20s have no handles and no ears so they have to be twisted into place from the top. Getting the top off after brewing is a pain because the dang thing is still hot. One must use a towel or risk permanent damage. The C-30s have a handle. They are easier to use than the C-20s, but I'm still partial to the C-50s.
Since I am not an expert, I may or may not be correct on this but I'm not sure if the C-20s and C-30s have removable gaskets. The C-50 does have a removable gasket. Not real sure about parts availability, but I have seen them on ebay.
As far as the meltdown of one of my gaskets....that was on one of those fussy Silex coffee makers. They are great to look at but require vigilance (note my lack of it). These are way too much trouble for me. For someone like me (type A personality, ADDHD, etc.)the Sunbeam C-50 is the coffee maker of choice. It is virtually indestructible. Oh, did I tell you that the coffee it brews would put a "Red Bull" to shame. I'm wired for days! LOL
Hope this helps
Venus
Who's enjoying a delicious cup of coffee courtesy of the C-50
:-D
Ok guys: here's the "scoop" on the Sunbeams......
Veg and David:
They have become my "Magnificent Obsession"! I have six of them: 3 C-50s, 1 C-20 and 2 C-30s. The Coffeemasters require just a tad more effort than a drip coffeemaker. First, you fill the bottom bowl to the desired fill line, i.e., 4,6, or 8 cups. Next, you attach the top (vacuum) portion. You can place the filter rod in the top portion either before or after placing it on the bottom (or serving) pot. Fill the top pot with ground coffee, place lid, plug in, and turn it on. In about 5 minutes you will think that you are reliving the great Pompeii eruption! The Coffeemaster then switches itself to "low". In about 5-10 minutes, the bottom pot will cool sufficiently to "break" the vacuum and allow the coffee to fall into the serving pot. After the "great fall", the top portion of the pot is removed, and.....(drum roll please) IT'S COFFEE!
A few words of caution, however....the top portion (and bottom portion too) is very hot! Be careful when removing it. There are special stands for these, but since I do not have one, I just stand it straight up in the drain of my sink. Also, (I think I mentioned this on a previous thread) the coffee is McDonald's lawsuit HOT. I swear, I can pour a cup, drive 17 miles to the next town, and it's still scalding!
Now...what to do with those grounds...I purchased a funky yellow plastic vintage ice bucket. I place the cooled grounds in there. When the bucket is full, I put the grounds in my flower beds. It kind of gives the plants a *jolt*.
As far as replacement parts, etc. To me the C-50 is the easiest to use. There are "ears" on each side of the vacuum pot. You just press them down to seal the two pots together. The C-20s have no handles and no ears so they have to be twisted into place from the top. Getting the top off after brewing is a pain because the dang thing is still hot. One must use a towel or risk permanent damage. The C-30s have a handle. They are easier to use than the C-20s, but I'm still partial to the C-50s.
Since I am not an expert, I may or may not be correct on this but I'm not sure if the C-20s and C-30s have removable gaskets. The C-50 does have a removable gasket. Not real sure about parts availability, but I have seen them on ebay.
As far as the meltdown of one of my gaskets....that was on one of those fussy Silex coffee makers. They are great to look at but require vigilance (note my lack of it). These are way too much trouble for me. For someone like me (type A personality, ADDHD, etc.)the Sunbeam C-50 is the coffee maker of choice. It is virtually indestructible. Oh, did I tell you that the coffee it brews would put a "Red Bull" to shame. I'm wired for days! LOL
Hope this helps
Venus
Who's enjoying a delicious cup of coffee courtesy of the C-50
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