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Page Contents:
-Stovetop Percolators
-Electric Percolators
-Replacement Glass Tops
-55-Cup Urn
-How a Percolator Works
Related Pages:
-Percolator Cleaner
-Percolator Coffee Filters
-Fantes.com Main Page
The Percolator is one of the more
familiar methods of brewing coffee in the U.S. It works by sending boiling
water upwards, through a tube to the top of a perforated basket, where it
rains down over the coffee grounds, and back down into the boiling water to
start the process repeatedly. Many people still enjoy this old favorite, and
with careful timing you can get a wonderful cup.
To "percolate" means to filter through. It also means to become spirited,
lively, just like the bubbling you see inside the glass top of non-automatic
percolators. The glass top helps you to see the changing color of the brew
and determine its readiness for consumption.
Approximate brewing time for about 6 cups: 5 min
Approximate brewing/serving size: 5 oz/cup
Stovetop percolators should be
watched while brewing, so they can be removed from the heat source when
brewing is completed. If left on the heat source for too long, they can
cause over-boiling, which tends to release bitterness in the coffee and mask
distinct flavors and tastier blends.
Electric percolators make a
consistent brew by automatically stopping the percolation when the coffee is
done. Most automatically switch to a warming mode after brewing is
completed.
Clean your coffeemaker on a regular
basis, in order to keep your coffee tasting great every time.
And, of course, use the best coffee you can find. You'll find our
selection on the Coffee Beans page. Buy only
the amount you'll use within 2-4 weeks, and store it properly. Learn more
about coffee and coffeemakers in our brief Coffee
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2-3 Cup Stovetop Percolator $25.99
#9759
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5-3/4" high overall,
3-3/4" diameter base
18/8 stainless steel body, cover, pump, basket & spreader plate,
"Permawood" laminated wood handle,
Hinged cover with replaceable glass top,
Engraved water-fill-level graduated markings on side,
Can be used on induction cooktops,
Dishwasher safe
China |
| 2-6 Cup Stovetop Percolator $27.99
#9760
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6-3/8" high overall,
4-3/4" diameter base
18/8 stainless steel body, cover, pump, basket & spreader plate,
"Permawood" laminated wood handle,
Hinged cover with replaceable glass top,
Engraved water-fill-level graduated markings on side,
Can be used on induction cooktops,
Dishwasher safe
China |
| 2-9 Cup Stovetop Percolator $29.99
#9761
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7-3/4" high overall,
4-7/8" diameter base
18/8 stainless steel body, cover, pump, basket & spreader plate,
"Permawood" laminated wood handle,
Hinged cover with replaceable glass top,
Engraved water-fill-level graduated markings on side,
Can be used on induction cooktops,
Dishwasher safe
China |
| 2-12 Cup Stovetop Percolator $31.99
#9762
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8-3/4" high overall,
5-1/2" diameter base
18/8 stainless steel body, cover, pump, basket & spreader plate,
"Permawood" laminated wood handle,
Hinged cover with replaceable glass top,
Engraved water-fill-level graduated markings on side,
Can be used on induction cooktops,
Dishwasher safe
China |
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8 Cup Simax Glass Percolator $14.99
#121013
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7-1/4" high,
5-1/4" diameter at base,
Black plastic lid, stem, basket, spreader and bubble top,
Borosilicate glass,
Stovetop safe when filled,
Use metal trivet with electric heating elements
Czech Republic |
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Cuisinart 6-12 Cup Classic Electric
Percolator Model PRC-12 $59.99
9885
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Makes 6 to 12 cups,
12-1/2" high overall,
4" round top, 6-1/8" round base,
6, 8, 10 and 12 cups inside markings,
Stay-cool plastic base and handle,
Transparent acrylic knob,
Stainless body, pump tube and spring, basket and lid, cover,
Removable cord for serving,
Indicator lights at end of brewing,
120v 1000w,
3 year limited warranty
China |
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Farberware 2-4 Cup Electric Percolator
$39.99
#15526
The manufacturer was recently sold to Black & Decker, and we are waiting
for a new distribution channel |
Stainless,
Super fast brew cycle,
Auto-switch to "warm,"
1000w 120v,
9.5" tall
(Manual PDF 501 KB) |
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Farberware 2-8 Cup Electric Percolator
#15527
The manufacturer was recently sold to Black & Decker, and we are waiting
for a new distribution channel |
Stainless,
Super fast brew cycle,
Auto-switch to "warm,"
1000w 120v,
11.5" tall |
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Waring Pro Professional 55-Cup Coffee Urn
$129.99
#7821
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55 cup capacity,
Under 30 minute brew time,
Dual heater for brewing and keeping hot,
Commercial spigot,
Removable sight glass with brush,
Ready and power indicator lights,
Stainless steel components,
Brushed stainless exterior,
18-1/2" high overall,
9-5/8" diameter base,
8-3/8" interior diameter,
Approved for commercial use,
UL Listed 120v, 60hz, 1600 watts,
1 year limited warranty
China |
Top
~ Percolator Parts ~
~ How to Make Percolator Coffee ~
~ How a Percolator Works ~
~ Percolator Parts ~
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Cover Knob
A translucent glass or plastic top cover knob helps you see the color of the
coffee, and is especially desirable on stovetop percolators, to help you
determine when to stop the brewing.
A clear top is not necessary for most electric percolators. They usually
have timers that stop the brewing process, making it unnecessary to monitor
the color of the coffee.
♦ Spreader Cover
Has a hole in the center, through which fits the Pump Stem. Fits snugly on
top of the Basket.
Usually with a series of circular rings and lots of openings, shaped and
sized to create a soaking shower effect on the grounds below.
The Spreader Cover also helps to keep grounds from splashing upwards.
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Basket
It has a central tube or round opening, through which the Pump Stem is
inserted.
Small holes along the Basket bottom help keep all but the smallest coffee
grounds in the Basket, while allowing the liquid infusion to pass through.
Special flat and envelope shaped paper filters can be used inside this
Basket, to help smooth the taste and allow for less grounds to pass through
to the infusion below.
♦ Pump Stem
This long tube sits in the middle of the pot, extends from the base up to
the underside of the lid, supports the Basket, and operates as the
non-mechanical pump which makes a percolator function.
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Pump Stem has a round base which usually sits flat on a stovetop percolator,
or a ringed based which sits within a cavity or well inside an electric
percolator. The base of the stem must be kept clean and undamaged for the
coffeemaker to function properly.
Some distance up the stem there is usually a protruding flange, on which the
Basket is seated.
On electric percolators there is a spring above this flange, which keeps the
Basket pushed upwards and the Pump Stem downwards, to keep a better seal
with the lid on and closer contact between the base of the Pump Stem and the
heating elements underneath.
~ How to Make Percolator Coffee ~
♦ Add water to the empty pot, to the level desired according to the
markings on the pot walls. (By the way, the standard measurement for a cup
of coffee is 5 oz.)
♦ Place the Basket on the Pump Stem and insert them into the pot. (On
electric percolators, the base of the Pump Stem must be seated properly into
the cavity or well at the bottom.)
♦ If you are using a paper filter, place it inside the Basket.
♦ Add coarsely ground coffee into the Basket, allowing 1 tablespoon for each
cup , or according to taste. (Consider 1-1/2 tablespoons for medium
strength, and 2 tablespoons for a strong cup of coffee.)
♦ Place the Spreader Cover over the Basket.
♦ Close the pot securely.
♦ -- Electric percolator - Plug it in, (adjust coffee strength settings, if
any,) and turn it on. It will stop brewing when it's done. Most electric
percolators stay on to keep the coffee hot.
♦ -- Stovetop percolator - Place it over a heat source at about a medium
heat. (If a flame, keep it under the pot.) When you see the desired color in
the coffee that appears through the clear glass or plastic cover knob,
remove from heat and serve.
♦ Serve when brewed. If you need to serve it later or over a period of time,
transfer it to a thermal carafe to keep it hot and its taste fresh.
~ How a Percolator Works ~
The basic principle relies on air bubbles that form in boiling water at
the bottom of the pot and their natural rising action. The base of the Pump
Stem tube is designed to concentrate this flow of bubbles toward the tube
opening. The tube is smaller in diameter than bubbles, so that each
snugly-fitting bubble that passes through the tube will carry a bit of water
above it along its upward journey.
As these continuous jets of water reach the top of the Pump Stem, they
discharge onto the Spreader Cover, which helps disperse the water over the
grounds underneath in a more uniform manner, and also keeps grounds from
splashing up.
Repeatedly, the infusion will boil upwards and filter through the grounds
back down into the pot. Each time the water filters through the grounds, it
moves more of the oils into the infusion, making it stronger. Too much time
on the stove can make a pot of coffee bitter, and too little time can make
it weak.
Good quality coffee, ground and measured properly and consistently, can make
your coffee taste great all the time. Experiment until you find the optimal
taste for you.
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