Your pot is in wonderful condition! I have a couple of percolators including one that's this model. I always remove the stem with the basket before pouring, no matter which pot I'm using. I get almost no grounds in my cup that way. Regarding cleaning, I wash it after every use. A brush for cleaning straws does the trick for the inside of the stem. One of the important things when making coffee (and tea) is to eliminate the accumulation of the bitter natural oils as much as possible. It makes a big difference in the flavor and is one of the reasons why I don't use my sister's drip coffeemaker that sits on our counter. To me, the flavor difference is night and day. I purchased 2 NOS Farberware stems and the ceramic is that same light brown color. I had assumed that the ceramic was originally white until I received the new stems.
Thanks for your comment! Good idea about the stem/brush cleaning! I haven't done that yet but I'll get some. I also clean after every use. Thanks for the tip!
I use both whole bean and regular ground coffee. Right before you add the grinds, wet the basket with water, hold your finger over the stem hole while filling. When it's done perking, let it sit for a couple of minutes. Hardly any grounds at all. As for that filmy swirly stuff, it's probably the coffee oils. Paper filters absorb this, but I think it actually tastes pretty good with the oils, and I hate the taste of the paper. I clean mine about once a month with a dishwasher tab. Put it in the basket, and run it through a brewing cycle, then let it sit for 20 minutes. Take it apart and rinse everything thoroughly. Hope this helps?
To clean up the coffeemaker just get the cheap Walmart dishwasher powder add 4-6 spoonfuls to full pot of water let it brew let sit a half hour pour out solution and wash with soap and water rinse thoroughly and that ceramic sleeve on the stem is to protect the hot water going up the tube so the water is hotas it drips onto the coffee grounds!
I forgot to add water when percolating for the 4th time. Duh, but the cords wires are burnt. I do have a Covid excuse for my stupidity. It worked perfected until my blunder. Best coffee ever. I opened up the bottom area where the heating element is and something was fried. Any resources or suggestions?
Mr Prime!! I have that same pot, with different lid, mine had no glass…just plain black knob..it works great. Here’s a few tricks I picked up on they seem to work for me..I use regular grind Kirkland or Folgers. I don’t use filters, and rarely ever get any grinds. I wet the basket then add coffee, then I wait 5 mins AFTER it goes into warm mode, to allow time for coffee to drain out of basket, then I do one of 2 things..pour slowly….or…grab the stem, with a towel and lift out the basket, place in sink, then replace lid, pour n enjoy. Even if you use a paper filter, I think much of the grinds, come from there being too much liquid still in the basket, that flow right out, when the pot is tilted for pouring.
Thanks Rick. Good tips! I think though I'm going to pour the coffee directly from the Farberware into the Revere Ware Drip-O-Lator, then from the Drip-O-Lator into the Chemex and from the Chemex... heh heh
It says online to use a coarse grind of coffee in a percolator. My friend swears by one as being the best. I think the stuff floating up was just because the grind was too fine. I use to love seeing the coffee perking through the glass knob years ago. You cleaned it up really nice. Maybe use a pipe cleaner or straw cleaning brush to clean the stem.
yes, a pipe cleaner would have been good to have. May have to order some. I ended up using a wood craft stick snapped in half, which was longer and better than the q-tips. Hoping I can find coarse grind coffee locally. Fingers crossed.
I have this exact one. Miners got the gold farberware superfast logo. It says on the bottom made in New York NY . The only issue I have with mine is when I got it the plug that goes to the outlet the copper is dark so I polished it. Now since after I first got it the part that plugs into the side the terminals inside the black plastic we're showing signs of tarnishing so I used some contact cleaner and cleaned it. Seemed to cure the problem. Mine is from 1950s and I got it from Goodwill for $6 . The ceramic part on the tube has a tiny chip in it but when I looked at the inside it was completely clean like nobody's ever used it ever except for maybe taking it out of the box which it came from when the original owner had it. I myself go to shoprite grocery store in Connecticut to get the wraparound filters. I heard the disc filters do not work well. When I first got it I couldn't find the filters at Walmart, so I took drip coffee maker filters and put a hole in the center and use that until I got the wraparound type. It makes amazing coffee and still has the original heater thermostat inside when I opened it up in curiosity.
Yours is beautiful. I use a GM Immersible 1970. For some reason, I never get coffee grounds. Im lucky because I live at a high altitude, where, for scienfific reasons, percolated coffee is superior.
I was very lucky and found New old stock at goodwill of a westing house perc. still had the paperwork inside. I imagine it's from the early 70's, I was also able to find the percolator filters at kroger.
Hey bud I love using coffee percolators from stovetop to electric ones. I mostly use stovetop moka pots would love to see you restore an old dirty Moka Pot.
Just bought one, but it perks for about a minute clicks and stops perking. It does stay hot, but doesn't perk enough to make coffee. I tried putting ice cold water thinking maybe it would perk longer, nope that didn't help. Any ideas?
It might need a new thermostat. Google Farberware peroclator thermostat 'images' and you can see what it looks like. The bottom of vintage Farb percs comes off easily. But I've never tried replacing the thermostat.
Good to know. Made coffee this morning without a filter, same coffee, but took the unit out before pouring. Still a bit of sediment but the coffee was delicious :)
I just bought and used a 138b and it brews superfast just like advertised but it doesn't seem that hot with the first cup so I have to let it sit for a while and let the coffee heat up.
You sound like Mr. Rogers talking to us. Remember we're grown-ups you don't have to talk to us like we were little kids. Just talk in your normal voice it's OK we need more normal nowadays
Yeah, Farberware abandoned the ceramic tube in later models. On one forum someone timed with and without the tube and found no difference in perc time. True? Not? IDK
Percolators have fascinated me since I was a child. I have never owned a drip pot. They all have their own unique song to sing in the morning!
Agreed! :)
Your pot is in wonderful condition! I have a couple of percolators including one that's this model. I always remove the stem with the basket before pouring, no matter which pot I'm using. I get almost no grounds in my cup that way.
Regarding cleaning, I wash it after every use. A brush for cleaning straws does the trick for the inside of the stem. One of the important things when making coffee (and tea) is to eliminate the accumulation of the bitter natural oils as much as possible. It makes a big difference in the flavor and is one of the reasons why I don't use my sister's drip coffeemaker that sits on our counter. To me, the flavor difference is night and day.
I purchased 2 NOS Farberware stems and the ceramic is that same light brown color. I had assumed that the ceramic was originally white until I received the new stems.
Thanks for your comment! Good idea about the stem/brush cleaning! I haven't done that yet but I'll get some. I also clean after every use. Thanks for the tip!
Percolators make different noises at times, they make the best coffee around
I agree! This was my first electric percolator. I have a few now, mostly for stove top and really love them all!
Yes they do, and you do not have to buy expensive coffee either to have a good cup of coffee either.
I have one like this and love it!! Love how hot it is the best! I use filters in the basket to avoid the grounds.
Grandma used to put a layer of napkin at the bottom of the grinds cup to keep the particles from the coffee.
Love this video. I just picked up a Faberware superfast percolator without the cord. Searching for a new cord. My pot is extremely clean.
Awesome! I think you can find a replacement on Amazon but I haven't tried it.
This video made me laugh so many times, very entertaining. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Buy a grinder and grind your beans on nearly the coarsest setting. Don’t use a filter. You will have some “fines” in the bottom but nothing major.
Good advice! I actually own a grinder. I do rotate with pre-ground though due to hell if I know, laziness? No defense :)
I use both whole bean and regular ground coffee. Right before you add the grinds, wet the basket with water, hold your finger over the stem hole while filling. When it's done perking, let it sit for a couple of minutes. Hardly any grounds at all. As for that filmy swirly stuff, it's probably the coffee oils. Paper filters absorb this, but I think it actually tastes pretty good with the oils, and I hate the taste of the paper. I clean mine about once a month with a dishwasher tab. Put it in the basket, and run it through a brewing cycle, then let it sit for 20 minutes. Take it apart and rinse everything thoroughly. Hope this helps?
Thanks for the tips Randy. I have yet to try using a dishwasher tab but I will :)
To clean up the coffeemaker just get the cheap Walmart dishwasher powder add 4-6 spoonfuls to full pot of water let it brew let sit a half hour pour out solution and wash with soap and water rinse thoroughly and that ceramic sleeve on the stem is to protect the hot water going up the tube so the water is hotas it drips onto the coffee grounds!
Thanks for the tips! :)
I forgot to add water when percolating for the 4th time. Duh, but the cords wires are burnt. I do have a Covid excuse for my stupidity. It worked perfected until my blunder. Best coffee ever. I opened up the bottom area where the heating element is and something was fried. Any resources or suggestions?
Mr Prime!! I have that same pot, with different lid, mine had no glass…just plain black knob..it works great. Here’s a few tricks I picked up on they seem to work for me..I use regular grind Kirkland or Folgers. I don’t use filters, and rarely ever get any grinds. I wet the basket then add coffee, then I wait 5 mins AFTER it goes into warm mode, to allow time for coffee to drain out of basket, then I do one of 2 things..pour slowly….or…grab the stem, with a towel and lift out the basket, place in sink, then replace lid, pour n enjoy.
Even if you use a paper filter, I think much of the grinds, come from there being too much liquid still in the basket, that flow right out, when the pot is tilted for pouring.
Thanks Rick. Good tips! I think though I'm going to pour the coffee directly from the Farberware into the Revere Ware Drip-O-Lator, then from the Drip-O-Lator into the Chemex and from the Chemex... heh heh
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It says online to use a coarse grind of coffee in a percolator. My friend swears by one as being the best. I think the stuff floating up was just because the grind was too fine. I use to love seeing the coffee perking through the glass knob years ago. You cleaned it up really nice. Maybe use a pipe cleaner or straw cleaning brush to clean the stem.
yes, a pipe cleaner would have been good to have. May have to order some. I ended up using a wood craft stick snapped in half, which was longer and better than the q-tips. Hoping I can find coarse grind coffee locally. Fingers crossed.
I have this exact one. Miners got the gold farberware superfast logo. It says on the bottom made in New York NY . The only issue I have with mine is when I got it the plug that goes to the outlet the copper is dark so I polished it. Now since after I first got it the part that plugs into the side the terminals inside the black plastic we're showing signs of tarnishing so I used some contact cleaner and cleaned it. Seemed to cure the problem. Mine is from 1950s and I got it from Goodwill for $6 . The ceramic part on the tube has a tiny chip in it but when I looked at the inside it was completely clean like nobody's ever used it ever except for maybe taking it out of the box which it came from when the original owner had it. I myself go to shoprite grocery store in Connecticut to get the wraparound filters. I heard the disc filters do not work well. When I first got it I couldn't find the filters at Walmart, so I took drip coffee maker filters and put a hole in the center and use that until I got the wraparound type. It makes amazing coffee and still has the original heater thermostat inside when I opened it up in curiosity.
$6 SCORE!!! Nice on cleaning the electric connections. I haven't tried the wrap filters yet, but plan to. These old percolators make great coffee!
i love my moss and stone electric percolator
I'd never heard of Moss and Stone. Seems reasonably priced on Amazon. Good to know!
Yours is beautiful.
I use a GM Immersible 1970. For some reason, I never get coffee grounds.
Im lucky because I live at a high altitude, where, for scienfific reasons, percolated coffee is superior.
LOL! I hadn't heard that about high altitude percolated coffee! :)
@@xetaprime water boils at 203F here, which isn't hot enough to extract the bitter part of the alkaloids in the coffee grounds.
I love my GE Immersible, mine is the advocado green one.
I was very lucky and found New old stock at goodwill of a westing house perc. still had the paperwork inside. I imagine it's from the early 70's, I was also able to find the percolator filters at kroger.
Great score! :)
I just found one locally. Pardon if this is a silly question. You add water to the bar keepees friend?
A damp sponge will do.The Bar Keepers Friend is a dry powder :)
You’re fearless. I would never have dared to take the bottom off.
I watched a video of someone removing the bottom on a newer model... made it easier to try it.
The best ones were made in Bronx, NY or Yonkers, NY.
Agreed.
Hey bud I love using coffee percolators from stovetop to electric ones. I mostly use stovetop moka pots would love to see you restore an old dirty Moka Pot.
That sounds interesting and I've never experienced Moka coffee :)
We're enjoying your videos very much. Tough crowd in the comments though....
Awe thank you! It's all good and it was my first Farberware electric percolator so... Very much enjoying it!
Just bought one, but it perks for about a minute clicks and stops perking. It does stay hot, but doesn't perk enough to make coffee. I tried putting ice cold water thinking maybe it would perk longer, nope that didn't help. Any ideas?
It might need a new thermostat. Google Farberware peroclator thermostat 'images' and you can see what it looks like. The bottom of vintage Farb percs comes off easily. But I've never tried replacing the thermostat.
I have that exact one. We used it for years and years! It is out of rotation right now but I may bring it back.
Hey Gail. What kind of coffee did you use in it? Any sediment? 1850 coffee? Inquiring minds :)
Oh, Lordy, for all the percolator years we just used cheap canned coffee … Chock Full O’ Nuts!
Oh, and you might have used too fine a grind for a percolator. We never used a filter. I guess you could though.
Good to know. Made coffee this morning without a filter, same coffee, but took the unit out before pouring. Still a bit of sediment but the coffee was delicious :)
I just bought and used a 138b and it brews superfast just like advertised but it doesn't seem that hot with the first cup so I have to let it sit for a while and let the coffee heat up.
That wierd noise you hear is the pot perking and yes it stops on its own when it reaches the shut off temp and it's not smoking that's steam!!!!
So funny 😂of course its blooming hot, says he spitting scut out. Don't pour straight away. Let coffee settle for a few minutes.
Do you use barkeepers on the whole inside or just the part the stem goes into?
Hi Alisha. If it's discolored inside I do. Just rinse really well.
Ps I have the big brother to my little one like this, I use it as my daily at home, and when I’m at my moms, I use a corningware stovetop.
Cool. I love how the corning percs look. Just wish they would heat up faster.
@@xetaprime yes, electric or stovetop, the corningware does take a while to heat up, lol..
You sound like Mr. Rogers talking to us. Remember we're grown-ups you don't have to talk to us like we were little kids. Just talk in your normal voice it's OK we need more normal nowadays
Thank you for your comment. Taken to heart
That's just harmless coffee grounds in the brew!!!! And cut out the ham acting!!!!! Evidently you have never used a percolator before!!!! Jeez!!!!!!
I had never used a percolator before. Ham is my middle name :)
Also mine does not have that ceramic tube around the center perk tube.
Yeah, Farberware abandoned the ceramic tube in later models. On one forum someone timed with and without the tube and found no difference in perc time. True? Not? IDK
It's a percolator! They make noise. You know it's done when it stops perking!!!
Now you tell me! :)
@@xetaprime :) :) By the way, like your cup and saucer.
all that work and great value coffee 😑
I KNOW RIGHT?! :)
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