I tried them all, Percolators are the best! GE Immersible 1970

by Steve
(Hamilton, NJ)

Electric Coffee Percolator

I always had a hard time making a good cup of coffee at home. I grind my own beans, filtered water etc. I had many different coffee makers Bunn pour over, Bunn Pod, French Press and all of the coffee was just OK.

I don't care what what the so called coffee experts say about percolators, for example the coffee is bitter or burned. They are all wrong!! Trust me on this, I've tried everything. I went and purchased a 1970 GE immersible percolator and it makes the best cup of coffee!! The coffee is very hot, smooth and rich. Try to find a vintage percolator, one from the 60's or 70's. DO NOT BUY THE NEW JUNK FROM CHINA, many reviews say that they burn out in a few months. Don't fall for all of the modern bull.

More on coffee percolators:

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Sunbeam AP-20 automatic 10-cup percolator.

Stove top coffee percolator.

New seal for the Sunbeam C-30A vacuum coffee maker?

West Bend 5-9 cup Percolator.

Percolators get a bad rap.

Editor's Note: One of the most popular percolators out there, based on buyer feedback, is the Presto 02811 12-Cup Stainless Steel Coffeemaker

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Jul 18, 2009
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perc!!
by: pistachio

I agree,, Universal had a great pot and it poured So Fine from a Swans Neck spout,, quiet and
S m o o t h....

I ALWAYS thought Perc had merit,, its in the taste not in some aristocratic bs......

pistachio

Mar 17, 2010
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Percolators Obsession
by: Eric

I think people who use percolators are a bit of a special breed. We have persisted, or converted, despite the percolator's detractors. GE's Immersible is what I would call the 'Cadillac' of percolators. It's elegant, timeless design has attracted fans for decades. And one of these made in 1970 likely will still work today. I know mine does, and it's well used. The new found popularity of the percolator could be its own worst enemy now, as these days everything is made in China. Yes, most modern day percolators only last a year or two. Farberware's are probably the best quality, and you can replace the heating element should it ever burn out. But, nothing can beat the GE Immersible for looks and quality.

Mar 28, 2010
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Electro-perk the only way to go.
by: NJ COFFEE

Nothing makes better coffee the elctro-perk. Drip filters out too many acids and is never hot enough. Also, electro perk does not actually boil water. In-spite of what the evil drip mafia would have you believe. Electro-perk is rich, smooth and flavorful. Dreaded drip coffee is weak and luke warm.

Also an electro-perk takes up much less room and is far mor portable.

JMHO

Mar 29, 2011
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Coffee filtered through paper? Yeccch!
by: Gray

I agree that the percolator method is a better method than the drip. I have never been able to understand why some people cannot tell the difference between a paper filtered cup of coffee and the percolator method.

It just stands to reason that a paper filter has got to be trapping some of the very necessary oils in the coffee grounds that are essential to the flavor. And you would think that there has to be some kind of transfer of molecules from the paper, as white paper cannot be entirely pure and chemical free.

Sep 19, 2011
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Vintage GE Potbelly Percolator Wins My Vote On Percolators
by: GJ

I remember when I was still a toddler and Mother had a nice shiny brand new GE potbelly percolator that sat on the kitchen counter,it may have been the Model I3P30 from the late 1950s-early 60s.Back then those where a good top of the line percolator costing probably between $29 & $35+ back then. Waking up to the smell of the coffee(Hill's Brothers) from perking was like music to my nose even though I was too young to drink coffee. Just recently I had found one of these vintage percolators at a flea market,it was complete and in great condition for its age. I normally prefer coffee by by "vacuum" method, but since I got the GE percolator,I have become spoiled now to making my coffee in it.One things for sure: "Some Things Are Better,And Taste Better" when made with a vintage small appliance of yesteryear.

Nov 19, 2011
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Immersible
by: Russell

I agree there is no comparison between a percolator and the new coffee pots. I have been using my grandmothers Immersible for the last 10 years. It had been sitting on a shelf collecting dust when my newer version coffee pot started going out after less then a year of use. I just happened to look in the filter and realize that my grandma actually left the plug in there. Over 40 years old still perking like a champ. Coffee is always super hot, and rich with flavor.

Apr 09, 2012
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GE Immersible
by: Annette

Does anyone know where I can get a basket cover for my GE Immersible? I have tried to find one for years and all I ever found were those awful plastic baskets. I need the "cover" for the basket. Any ideas?

Oct 19, 2012
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Instructions For Use?
by: Anonymous

I wonder if someone can offer instructions for using these older models?

Coffee to water ratios, do they have a "warm" setting, do they shut off automatically when the coffee is ready, etc... etc... ?

Thank You.

Oct 20, 2012
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for Annette
by: Anonymous

ok,, I bet it will take you a while to find the basket top but eventually you will,, so,, in the mean time find some stainless steel screening,,, maybe at the hardware store or a hospital supply and most definitely you can cut up a kitchen strainer..... so,, cut the circle as an outline of the top of the basket and maybe just a bit bigger,, then make an X in the center and cut the inside points off the X - I am sure this will stop any splashback so you will not get grains in the coffee....ok,, not the most appealing 'fix' but it will work......pistachio

Mar 07, 2013
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I've a Universal Percolator
by: Anonymous

Percolators make a wonderful pot of coffee! I've tried many of the better drip coffee makers (some quite expensive). But a quality percolator makes the best coffee IMHO. I've heard people say that a percolator will just take all the flavor out of the beans, well I guess it does, and that flavor goes right into my cup. I think percolators got a bad reputation when they started making cheap plastic percolators and when people used preground robusta beans.

Mar 14, 2013
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vintage percolators
by: loving old school

I never drank coffee until my wife bought a vintage farbarware 8 cup percolator at a flea market last Spring for five dollars. She brought it home and fired it up. I tried the coffee and I was hooked. I started looking for my own percolators at thrift stores, yard sales, and on Ebay. I now have 40 units. I especially like the stainless steel ones. I like all the different designs from the 40's on. The industrial designers were very creative. Our daily users are the Farbarwares - a 12 cup for the morning and the 8 cup for the evening. The Farberwares are very clever in their design because many of the parts are interchangeable between the different size pots. Very durable units. Thrift stores and yard sales are the cheapest, but you can get wonderful ones on Ebay. Expect to pay as little as a couple of dollars to $30.00 or more with shipping on line. I find the coffee to be very tasty. It is smooth and rich. It's a great, cheap hobby.

Dec 23, 2013
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percolator
by: Anonymous

I have a never been used 9-cup GE percolator and want to know if anyone is interested in purchasing it. Make offer.
fisherman52@zoomtown.com

Jan 24, 2014
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Percolated Coffee is the Best!
by: Cerridwen Grainne

Many moons ago when I was a kid, both sets of grandparents had percolators. I remember the wonderful aroma that filled the house when we went to visit. Now that I'm retired, I realized that after so many years of rotten coffee from plastic coffee drip machines and stupid paper filters, I deserved better. So, off to ETSY I went and purchased a new (hardly used) GE Electric 8 cup Percolator. WOW! I was suddenly thrust back 50 years as the aroma of my childhood filled the house. My husband and I have given up on China made crap, and are now seeking out lightly used appliances from the 50's,60's, and 70's when American workmanship counted for something. P.S. We also have a Roto Broil 400 that is the love of our kitchen.

May 09, 2014
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Great Coffee
by: Anonymous

I am totally hooked on vintage percolators. I've purhased 4, and the latest being the GE Immersible. I don't think I could ever go back to using a made in China percolator. The GE percolator makes a great strong cup of coffee, however, I am having problems with keeping the brew basket still while scooping coffee grinds into it. Even so, I'll keep practicing scooping the coffee grinds because this percolator is terrific, along with my two vintage Westbend percolators, and my vintage Farberware percolator.

Mar 11, 2015
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Best Vintage Percolators
by: Anonymous

I have an assortment of vintage Percolators,the one I use often is from the late 50's, made by Universal,it's the "Coffeematic" with the Brew Select lever at the bottom, (light-medium-dark)setting. Just about all of the Stainless Steel Chrome Percolators, had this brewing system back then.the G-E 10 cup is also an excellent Pot,one's made towards the early 70's were Emersible. Sunbeam and Proctor-Alex are also good buys, the Proctor-Alex has a removable glass carafe for easy cleaning,and some models featured two night lights recessed in the base, the lights stay lit during the brewing process, you can actually see the water turn to coffee, it's one unique coffee Percolator, by far the nicest from that era!

Apr 25, 2015
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Sears 1960ish Perk
by: Anonymous

My wife is an avid yard saler, she recently found a Sears immersible ten cup percolator. I must say I totally agree with you. This old machine made me the best cup of coffee I've had in years. Smooth super hot coffee and no bitterness. My hat is off to the designers of this percolator. Sometimes it's the old things that work best.

Jun 10, 2015
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hottest perk?
by: Anonymous

I bought an unused GE immersible vintage perk. IT works, but the water never gets past 188. Tried diff amounts of coffee and grinds, but it is weak-classic bitter weak taste-I am pretty sure it is the water temp-can someone recc a perk that reaches 200 or so?

Jun 11, 2015
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Mr. Hottest Perc.
by: pistachio

I wonder if there is a thermostat somewhere in the inside that you can adjust. It would not be a user setting but what do you have to lose. Could be a little screw that needs a little twist !

While your thinking about that,, I can suggest that For Sure you will get the perc coffee that you want if you try a StoveTop model / available everywhere.... check out Amazon.... for a little money you have an indestructible stainless steel foolproof method.....

Perking coffee is an art... the water comes to an almost boil.... Once you see the perking you turn the stove burner down. When it starts to perk it perks slowly... but as the time passes the perks pick up speed and intensity... [ because the overall body of water is Hotter ] Generally... when you can smell the coffee it is done / I think you can figure about 8 minutes...

and Yeah!... it is not automatic and it takes a little longer but.. I know you will find,, it's worth it..

pistachio

below find an even better description I found on the net...

How Long Do I Percolate Coffee For In A Stove-Top Percolator?

Q: How long do I percolate coffee for in a stove-top percolator?

A: How to Use a Percolator for Making Coffee: Fill pot with water for the number of cups of coffee you want. Try not to over fill it, as it will either boil over or seep out from the lid on an electrical percolator. Place coffee grounds in the basket: 1 tbs per cup of water is recommended. Fit basket into the urn and place on stovetop or plug into outlet. (for stove percolator) Heat the water to boiling. With an electrical percolator, nothing more will need to be done as it has a constant heat source. You may however, wish to lower the heat somewhat on a stove top percolator so it will not boil over. The boiling water will be forced up through the coffee grounds and the brewed coffee will accumulate in the pot which holds the water. You’ll be able to see the coffee bubble up through the glass dome to see how strong (bold) it’s getting. With each perk, you’ll notice the coffee in the dome darkening. Brewing should take about 5 minutes for a stove top percolator and about 7-10 minutes for an electrical percolator. (Important) Remove the filter basket with the used grounds and pour. If you do not do this, you will end up with coffee grounds in your coffee cup. You may anyway depending on the grind you’ve used. The finer the grind, the more chance you’ll have for grounds to filter through the holes in the basket. Obviously, you would not want to use an Espresso grind.

Sep 11, 2015
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Aluminum in older electric percolators?
by: Anonymous

How can I tell if a vintage chrome percolator uses aluminum on the inside? I have a beautiful old Sunbeam that makes great coffee, but I'm not crazy about the thought of drinking it daily if iits interior is alluminum. A magnet does not stick to it, so I'm thinking I have to purchase an old Farberware. Any other good models known to be totally stainless?

Sep 12, 2015
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Magnets.......Aluminum.......Stainless Steel
by: pistachio

Most of the Stainless Steel used in consumer products is a combination of Nickel and Chromium.
So, a magnet will not stick to stainless steel Most of the time.
So,, from the magnet test you still do not know if you have stainless or aluminum.
Aluminum is really very soft, if you take a nail file and use the point to scratch it will scratch easily. Stainless will not,, it is very Very hard.
Also, aluminum has a dull matte finish, even if it was bright at one time it dulls out, but often it is dull right from the start. So, take another look and you may be able to figure out what you have.
Aluminum when old along with the dulling out will look as if there is a layer of white powder on it,, so that is another indication.
I really do not like aluminum for anything.. so I am with you on having it as part of a coffee pot.

99% of the time with some soap and a cloth SS will be very shiny,, a brilliant shine even when old,,,,,,,, aluminum will be flat out dull so if you polish a little you may have another clue of what the mystery metal is......

Sep 13, 2015
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Magnets.......Aluminum.......Stainless Steel
by: Anonymous

Thanks pistachio,
Makes perfect sense. All you have said makes me believe the inside of my pot is not stainless. Will test it out soon. I think Will be hunting for a new pot soon!

Oct 27, 2015
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Best Brands for Stovetop??
by: New to Percolators

This is an old post, but I was wondering if someone can suggest a brand of vintage stovetop stainless steel percolator? I am interested in purhasing one, but not sure which brand is better. Can't wait to find one and surprise my husband!
thanks in advance.....

Oct 28, 2015
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Stovetop Percolators
by: Farm Girl

Hi,
Can you tell me what kind of vintage, stovetop percolator is best?
thank you

Dec 21, 2015
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Best Percolators
by: Annie

Best is the stove top enamel ware coffee pot (usually used when out camping). Also have a glass bodied electric percolator that we use for everyday coffee.

A little practice and trial & error will show you how long you need to perk (If it smells so incredible that you just can't wait, it is done!)

That same trial & error will tell you how much coffee to use. And to be fair, you really need to get a grinder and grind your own whole beans right before you brew your coffee.

Don't let the coffee boil over and take care not to let it boil back up after you are done brewing. The flavor will suffer. Also, some coffees are just not good for drinking all morning as the flavor deteriates after a couple of hours. Enjoy the trial & error phase!

Oct 17, 2016
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1960s Avocado green GE Percolator
by: saltseeker

I swear by my aunts vintage 1960s avocado green GE electric percolator. It gets plugged in just about every morning, has gone with me on vacation as well & has been regularly used for the past 12 years or so. (She used it before I received it!) It quickly perks the best tasting coffee (flavored too) & is hotter when done than any of the newer & more expensive ones on the market. When this one 'goes', I'll be hitting the local thrift shops to find another one GE, Hamilton Beach or any other one that was made right here in the USA.

I also have my mothers Hamilton Beach electric percolator as a back up. That one was given to her as a wedding present in 1949...chrome through and through & is just as fine as my GE. How's that for good old Made in the USA products?!

Dec 12, 2016
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Dormeyer 6901
by: John A

Read with great interest about people using percolators and I have to admit that percolators are the way to go! If I set my Dormeyer half way between mild and strong it makes far better coffee the either my French press or my Keurig. I will always use a perc!

Feb 19, 2017
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Question
by: Anonymous

Question: UNIVERSAL COFFEMATIC Electric Percolator Coffee Pot NO. 4460 Does the percolator automatically revert to 'warm' setting after it percs?

Mar 05, 2017
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Vintage west bend perculator
by: Anonymous

Loved reading all stories. I too gring my beans everyday after using Kereigh for few years. Not happy with not being Ble to thoroughly clean it, even though I des sled often. Found my Nanas vintage west bandit looks brand new but it doesn't have a lid for the basket. Does anyone know if that model had one. My Nana never lost anything so I smell wonde. Bring. I also love my super fast Farberware. It makes as some rich smooth hot coffee. If anyone knows anything about West Bend Real vintage please let me know. Also if you have a picture to share that would be great. Thanks so much. I believe mine is at least 70 years old and brand new!

Mar 25, 2017
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To: Vintage west bend perculator by: Anonymous
by: pistachio

hi.....

When I was a boy the only way coffee was made in every household was Perc.

I have seen and have had Percolators of all kinds over the years...

Everyone I ever say had a 'basket top'

This piece is essential because it controls flow but more prevent splashing that would overflow the basket sending grinds in to the coffee below..

When percolators perc fast, usually towards the end of brewing [ about eight minutes ] it gets pretty violent inside...

Hopefully you can find a basket top that will fit...

pistachio

Mar 30, 2017
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Difference between GE model
by: Jean-Claude Maurice

We found two old GE percolator, one is a P410B with a black control plate and one is a P400A with a Stainless Steel control plate. Anyone know what year is both model and aside the control plate what is the difference between the two?

Nov 05, 2017
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Really Good Coffee
by: Candy

I purchased a yellow GE Immersible the other day at a thrift consignment shop because It looked like my green one I had back in 1975. The thrift store one was not in the best shape, but it works! Wow, I can not believe how much better the coffee tastes when made in this percolator. It is hot and has so much more flavor and no bad plastic taste like some drip makers. Even though I own a very nice and expensive Bunn coffee maker I can not go back after trying both machines. Love my GE Immersible and I do not care if it does have aluminum parts. Research on that is a mixed bag. The GE is nice because you can adjust the strength and make smaller amounts. I do think coffee made in a percolator is stronger caffeine wise, so for me I need to drink less than with my Bunn. I am very happy to have found this coffee maker

Dec 16, 2017
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Best coffee ever!!!!
by: Anonymous

If you can't find a vintage one, look for primo brands with good comments about them!!! Like he said, do not buy one from China. I noticed that many stores are selling them now. I got my first percolator with green stamps in 1964. My neighbors from England drove me to the redemption center and then we came home and made coffee!Cheers!

Jan 22, 2018
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Steve U da Man!
by: The TRuth

Steve 100% Correct that Percolators make the best tasting Coffee of any machine out their! As far as Vintage go on Ebay and you will find some older used Percolators! The best imo is Presto 12 cup and their made in the US of A! I even had an older 70's machine which fell off my counter and the base broke! I called Presto in Wisconsin and they fixed it no charge except shipping! They even used the same exact base from the 70's! I was amazed at the incredible Warranty(Basically Lifetime) that they give! I mean I broke it and they still repaired it and like I said no Parts or Labor Charges!
http://bit.ly/2G3lx5d If you can't find a vintage this is still the best machine and none of mine have ever stopped working!
The Truth

Mar 11, 2018
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Perks are the best
by: Anonymous

I guess the bottom line is we like what we like. I have used percolators for the past 15 years and will never go back. I enjoy the ease of the electrics and own 4, 2 GE pot bellies, a Handy Hannah by GE and my most recent, a Presto "Rapidperk" 9 cup model. The Presto makes the best coffee ever. I was lucky and found the Presto new in the box, probably from the late 60's, says on box, all stainless steel. Clean the percolator after every pot, use good beans, avoid dark roast and use enough beans. My search is on now for a Westbend rapidperk and a GE submersible. You have fun and forget what the coffee snobs say about perk, let them go to Starbucks and pretend that is coffee.

Apr 25, 2019
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Agreed
by: Shoppersuz

Perked coffee is real coffee. Don’t buy into the drip makers’ marketing propaganda. Back in the late 60s everyone had a percolator. Drips became popular because you could put in your grounds, pour in water, flip a switch and walk off. It was pretty much idiot proof. No timing, no watching the pot. People got hooked on the ease and didn’t mind trading some flavor for an extra 15 minutes in bed while their coffee automatically brewed.
As these boards seem to indicate, the " one time pass" of not quite boiling water through the grounds simply isn’t enough water exposure time to allow the grounds to bloom and release all their subtle nuances. The proof is in the taste. Coffee makers like ibriks and cezves have been around for hundreds of years for a reason...great coffee takes time.

Jun 02, 2019
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Can't remember when coffee tasted this good
by: Max D.

For years, I've been disappointed by drip makers. The taste of coffee is always diluted and the brew never hot enough. Yesterday, I purchased a used Charlescraft AP-12 (China) percolator for 7$ at a yard sale. I've cleaned it, watched a video about perks and made a brew. Holy smoke! I haven't drank a coffee so tasty in years. This morning, I dumped the drip maker in the basement.

Regards from Canada

Jun 03, 2019
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More propaganda...
by: Anonymous

Drip drinkers will tell you that percolators will"boil your coffee to death"
BUT
If you take the temp of your percolated coffee when yo take it off the stove you’ll find the temp right around 175-180(F) and no where near the 212 F that water boils at.

Jun 03, 2019
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I really wanted to like percolators
by: Anonymous

I like VERY hot coffee and was willing to sacrifice some flavor to get it. I bought a Presto 12-cup and it was indeed very hot. The problem is it made my really good quality dark roast taste like weak diner coffee no matter what I did. Sorry if I sound like a coffee snob - I am actually fine with Starbucks house blend but this coffee was nowhere even close. Is it worth trying another percolator or do I just prefer drip coffee (perhaps because I was raised on drip coffee)? I bought the Presto because it had such good reviews online. Thanks

Jun 03, 2019
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I really wantd to like percoloators part 2
by: Anonymous

I just wanted to add that I did try numerous different grinds and brands of coffee. I also read the instructions very carefully and even called the company to discuss

Jun 03, 2019
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May or not be the percolator
by: Candy

You just might have a percolator that is not perking the coffee very long. I would suggest trying your hand with a stove top one if you can not find a vintage one that has the knob to adjust from mild to strong. And, it could be you just like your drip coffee. Perked coffee has a unique taste. Good luck and don't go broke trying to find something you like.

Jun 03, 2019
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Thank you Candy
by: Anonymous

I will see if I can find an old-school electric percolator. I'm guessing it shouldn't be too hard. I like the idea of being able to adjust the strength of the brew on some of them. Great idea

Jul 26, 2019
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Farberware 4 cup
by: Pete

I am so thankful to have my Farberware super fast 4 cupcoffee maker made around 1968 Made in the Bronx New York good old USA I mainly use this little coffee pot when traveling to hotels so I don’t have to pay five dollars for a cup of coffee and I have to deal wiith brain dead counter people....
Especially unPleasant first thing in the morning...

Aug 05, 2019
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What’s up?
by: Anonymous

Why are you both denouncing percolators made in China then provide a link to a percolator made in China?

May 08, 2020
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electric vs stove top
by: Anonymous

Some people say that the stove top type is preferable because you have more control over the temperature at which the percolation occurs. Your thoughts are very appreciated, thank you.

Jul 31, 2020
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Help With GE Potbelly
by: bamatua

I am interested in buying a GE potbelly percolator,but am confused by the model numbers containing the letter, P. Can someone tell me how to tell which ones are the older models? The best models to buy? Thank you for any help in this matter.

Aug 22, 2020
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Tried the modern, love the vintage
by: Byron

I grew up with a stovetop percolator, and if done correctly, makes a very good cup of coffee. When i got my first apartment after i left the army, i purchased a fancy drip type coffemaker, what a complete disappointment!! Percolators were already becoming hard to find, so i started scouring thrift stores. Came across a ge universal percolator, and havent looked . makes an absolutely unbeatable of coffee!

Aug 29, 2020
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Try stovetop
by: Shoppersuz

I have an old, Pyrex glass, stovetop percolator. I wanted an automated percolator but all seemed to be made in China and I was leery of the Chinese electrical wiring having had problems with those before . I love this Pyrex perk, it’s glass, you can see the strength of the coffee as it brews, there’s no aluminum taste (although the basket is glass walled with an aluminum top and bottom strainer. ) and I can control the speed and length of time the coffee perks. ( Bring to perk on high, reduce heat to medium and perk for 8 minutes.) Finding parts for it that might break, especially the glass siphon pump, is getting harder however. Still, the best coffee I’ve ever brewed and I owned some pretty expensive drips.

Aug 29, 2020
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All SS stovetop percolator
by: pistachio

Amazon has these by Copco and others. Buy once have forever. And, not expensive.

Sep 06, 2020
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Stovetop perc.... easy...
by: pistachio

fill pot.....

add grounds to basket

assemble, put on stove on high

about 8 to 10 minutes you will see the first perc.

cut flame to a bit less than ½

time, I go for 12 minutes (you might go 10)

Anywhere near the kitchen- you will find that it is done when you smell the coffee.

heat off.... tenderly pour....

Jan 19, 2024
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Vintage percolator is the only ones I use.
by: Anonymous

I will never buy another plastic drip coffee maker. They don't last and the coffee is only warm, thanks to someone spilling their own coffee for a lawsuit. Then manufactorers turned down the thermosat. I want my coffee hot hot hot. Only a vintage one will do. When they made them good. Not these new cheap ones from china. Not good, and not hot. Even the older percolators that were coming out in the late 70,'s were OK but I notice the coffee didn't stay as hot.I have a collection of 50's and 60's electric percolator and I love the coffee. It's good tasting and hot and still taste good even after sitting plugged in over 2 hours. what happened to good appliances.?

Apr 28, 2024
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Vintage Cofee makers are the best
by: Anonymous

"You are absolutely correct! I agree that vintage stainless steel percolators are the best option. I have tried the modern ones made in China, but the plastic they use to cut costs is harmful to our health. Therefore, I stick to my vintage percolators, as they are safe, efficient, and make great coffee. Whenever I visit thrift stores, I always look for vintage coffee pots to buy. These stores also have a lot of post-percolator period coffee makers for sale."

So tired of the crap that is produced today, and we have become a throwaway society. Materials used today are mostly damaging to our health.

Our clothes are made of poly, rayon, fake cotton, and viscous, all bade for our health.

Jul 04, 2024
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What's the oldest G.E Potbelly? Here some pointers.
by: Max D.

Reply to comment: Help With GE Potbelly
Jul 31, 2020
by: bamatua

The G-E Deluxe Automatic Coffee Maker a.k.a G.E Potbelly was released around October 1954. Up until 1959, its base, handle, and selector knob were made of brown plastic, while the selector back plate was chromed.

From 1959 onward, the base, handle, selector knob and selector back plate were made of black plastic. Also, selector back plates are now highlighted with white paint for better visibility.

For the Canadian market
Brown plastic models: P400A
Black plastic models : P400B, P410A, P410B

For the American market
Brown plastic models: 23P30, 33P30
Black plastic models: 18P40, 48P40, 68P40

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