Quest 35200 Electric Coffee Percolator / 1.8L Stainless Steel Filter Coffee Machine / 30-45 Minute Keep Warm Functionality/Removable Filter/Makes Up To 12 Cups At Once / 1100W

This percolator has a classic look, reminiscent of the fifties. Its stainless steel manufacture ensures that it is sturdy, with a lasting polish requiring only a wipe to keep it looking pristine as well as allowing it to hold the heat once the coffee has finished percolating. I also love the reassuring sound of the coffee bubbling up into the clear (plastic) bulb at the top and the strength of the brew itself can be easily and accurately controlled from mellow to strong simply by regulating the amount of coarse-ground coffee to suit your taste.Once brewed the coffee is automatically kept hot for about 30 minutes.

This perculator is fantastic. Makes a really great cup of coffee. So easy to use and astecicly perfect for my kitchen.

Like other reviewers, this was bought to replace a 1970s percolator, as we have never found anything that makes coffee quite so well. This is the first coffee maker that can make coffee just as good, but it is temperamental. We tried a much more expensive drip coffee machine, but that was worse.The basket has a few fine holes, and only in the bottom, so the water gets a good steep time on the grounds. It also sits proud of the jug on a spring, and the tube extends higher, into the clear plastic bit so you can watch it splurt. This actually makes it much easier to get in/out, and get the lid on. But the lid itself is can be very stiff, which is a good thing while brewing and pouring, but a bit of a pain for cleaning/filling. Might smooth out with some more use. I do half miss the little filling line clip that was cunningly designed to fall off in the sink every time, but not actually go down the plug holes, but as the assembly is easier to handle with the rod and basket attacked, I don't find myself filling with the rod in, so it wouldn't work anyway.There was a burning plasticy smell from the element on first use (no grounds), not noticed on a second run with clean water.To brew, I measured water in using our mugs, then read the inside measure to get how many 'cups' it thinks that is, and then used that many coffee scoops of ground coffee in the basket, and it came out full of flavour, not a hint of bitterness. Second run, not so great. The mechanism relies on a little washer that doesn't seem so reliable, and it appeared to not blop properly at all. Third one was ok, but weak and over heated. Watching it work and jiggling it to make sure it pops properly seems ok, but led me to realise - it gets too hot at the bottom and doesn't circulate the water well at the end. The heater is a little too strong. In fact, stopping it for a few seconds lets it cool a bit and pump water.So, it is possible to get a nice percolated cup of coffee from this, and some parts are better, but there's something iffy about the heater.

Wanted a nice looking pot for making coffee and this fitted the bill.Ordered and arrived next day.Not being big coffee drinkers we wanted something in order to drink nice coffee occasionally and to offer visitors.Used it twice so far and very happy.

Used the percolator after delivery today. First percolation went well and delivered a nice coffee. After washing the percolator out to use again this afternoon I noticed some leakage from its bottom. On filling the percolator and turning it on I heard a small bang. After changing the fuse the percolator has failed to work. Not good for the first day of use.

I’d been using a large coffee press for ages and was convinced to try an Italian style. The Italian style made a superior tasting cup but I couldn’t find one in anything like the large size I wanted. I figured the percolator was the answer. This machine has been great. I can adjust the strength to my needs and my favourite part is turning it on and not having to watch it. I can come back after it’s finished and it’s in heat mode ready to go. It’s all preference. Filter, press, Italian, percolator. Imho this machine makes an excellent cup of coffee and can produce enough for a whole lot of people if needed.

This has replaced a perc I've had for nearly 20 years. It is really good so far (about 2 weeks of use).Feels a bit less sturdy than the last one but works well and keeps the coffee hot.BUT - when you pour a cup the light on the on/off switch goes out so when you replace the pot on the base you need to remember to press that button so the light goes back to green.The measurements inside the pot and the basket are easier to see than my old pot.

Makes great coffee but feels cheap..