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Percolator, Blue - 9 cup
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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful
PROS: This pot is very sturdy, paint is high quality, strong handle, lid has a lip that if installed properly should not fall out. Has a nice chrome ring at the top of the pot where the lid fits in, a spot that is vulnerable to chip in most enamel pots. This smaller model is also good for heating water for tea, hot chocolate, and dishes. I have one for that purpose, and the 14 cup model for coffee.I prefer percolators over drip coffeemakers. I have never had to replace a stove top percolator because it was broken, but have owned countless expensive drip coffeemakers. Breakable carafes, clock to reset, takes up counter-space, buttons to fuss with, filters to replace. My simple pot lasts years longer, (I have one from the 1940's), and the clean-up and maintenance is simpler.
CONS: Like a drip, there is a learning curve. This type of pot does not have a water marker for example. But there is a simple instruction sheet in the box. Next, many of the new percolator pots have strainer baskets that are really flimsy in design, including both the Coleman and the GSI brand. The real problem is the upright stem, it tilts over if you know what I mean. If they improved the basket assembly with a heavier grade aluminum, or stainless steel I think it would solve the problem. I replaced the upright stem and basket in mine with an old sturdy one from a old pot I found at a yard sale. For some weird reason, most of the manufacturers basket is the same size, no matter how big the pot is. Most stainless steel kitchen (non camp) models have a stainless basket. Last, on models with the glass dome, some folks can break them. They sell replacements in 2 sizes at Amazon.com for less than a pack of paper filters. The good news is that Coleman will mail you a replacement dome for free if you break it, email them through their web site seems to be the best way to get this done. I am guessing they would also replace the filter?
TIPS: Wet the inside of the basket before you put grounds in, to help prevent grounds from going through the holes. Use a medium ground blend. If you plan to use it on a camp fire, soap the outside of the pot and let dry for a minute before placing on the fire, to prevent soot stains. If you do it every time, it will stay looking like new.
RECOMMENDATION: Coleman also sells a 12 cup and a 14 cup in this shape, the 14 cup is my favorite and looks identical with the exception of the additional glass dome to monitor the coffee percolating. The 12 cup is Stainless Steel, and also has a dome. Their competitor GSI makes an 8 cup in red or blue.
CONS: Like a drip, there is a learning curve. This type of pot does not have a water marker for example. But there is a simple instruction sheet in the box. Next, many of the new percolator pots have strainer baskets that are really flimsy in design, including both the Coleman and the GSI brand. The real problem is the upright stem, it tilts over if you know what I mean. If they improved the basket assembly with a heavier grade aluminum, or stainless steel I think it would solve the problem. I replaced the upright stem and basket in mine with an old sturdy one from a old pot I found at a yard sale. For some weird reason, most of the manufacturers basket is the same size, no matter how big the pot is. Most stainless steel kitchen (non camp) models have a stainless basket. Last, on models with the glass dome, some folks can break them. They sell replacements in 2 sizes at Amazon.com for less than a pack of paper filters. The good news is that Coleman will mail you a replacement dome for free if you break it, email them through their web site seems to be the best way to get this done. I am guessing they would also replace the filter?
TIPS: Wet the inside of the basket before you put grounds in, to help prevent grounds from going through the holes. Use a medium ground blend. If you plan to use it on a camp fire, soap the outside of the pot and let dry for a minute before placing on the fire, to prevent soot stains. If you do it every time, it will stay looking like new.
RECOMMENDATION: Coleman also sells a 12 cup and a 14 cup in this shape, the 14 cup is my favorite and looks identical with the exception of the additional glass dome to monitor the coffee percolating. The 12 cup is Stainless Steel, and also has a dome. Their competitor GSI makes an 8 cup in red or blue.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By B. Forrester
This is coated with a very hard enamel that should hold up for years in the outdoors. It can also be great for home use. The actual bin where you put the coffee is kind of thin but works. I think is was made this way to make it light as possible for transport to the campsite. It really looks great on any retro stove you may have or looks fine on a new one too. I like this product that makes coffee anywhere, over a fire or on a stove.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By sharky
tried 2 different percolators recently that were not well constructed compared to the coleman (lids did not interlock into the bases securely to prevent coffee from splattering all over stove). That's not the case with this coleman; it's a solid percolator. My only complaint is the lack of a clear glass piece on the top of the lid to identify when the coffee actually starts to perk.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not so much
It's extremely hard to open because the little knob on the top is not only tiny but badly shaped - nothing to grip. When it's hot, it's impossible to open. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Carlyn A. Menth
1.0 out of 5 stars
Lid
The lid is so tight we tried to pry it off with a screw driver when it first arrived. Now the top is chipped and if it had hot anything in it, a huge burn would occur. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Lynn
3.0 out of 5 stars
The Lid is Horrible
Coleman always make good products, they are well made and last a long time BUT What IDIOT at Coleman designed this lid is beyond me. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Julie Booz
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not as nice as other Granitewear Products
This product is unfortunately junk. The construction of it allows the coffee grounds to seep out of the percolator as soon as it boils. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Spartyblaze
3.0 out of 5 stars
works fine - lid difficult to remove
We used this just as a water pot (didn't put the percolator piece in) while camping a few weeks ago. It worked fine, but we had a really hard time getting the lid off. Read more
Published 10 months ago by AmaLou83
3.0 out of 5 stars
Coleman Coffee Pot
The coffee pot arrived in excellent condition. The only thing I'm disappointed in is that the lid is one piece, not the two piece with the little glass top. Read more
Published on March 6, 2011 by Louise
5.0 out of 5 stars
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I love this coffee percolator. I had another for over 20 years until I decided to make coffee one morning while camping but forgot to put water in it. Read more
Published on January 8, 2011 by Southernexpress
4.0 out of 5 stars
Grandma's smiling
I replaced my electric coffee maker with this percolator. I am so glad I did. Makes a great pot of coffee or even brews loose leaf tea.
Published on January 28, 2010 by K. D. Gill
4.0 out of 5 stars
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Simple and useful accessory. You can never have enough hot water in camp. We use this one to make tea, and to heat dish water. Read more
Published on June 2, 2009 by James
