Capacity compared to 8 cup GSI percolator?
1795478
Yes , I just measured the GSI Outdoor Tea Kettle and it holds 10 cups of water. I use the kettle on my wood stove to provide moisture in the air and am very happy with the kettle. I bought one last year and my neighbor liked it so much that I bought him one for his birthday this year.
1712810
Hello, they are both 8 cup percolator's. The only difference I see is the shapes are a little different. The PK8000SS is 11 inches x 5.5 inches x 8 inches while the FCP280 is 11 inches x 8.75 inches x 7 inches. I also only paid $47.11 for the PK8 - hope this helps.
1532395
I suspect that when they say "8 Cups" they mean 8 smallish coffee cups full. One pressing fills my large travel mug with some to spare. It's definitely on the smaller side, but without being able to keep it hot, I'd prefer that anyway
579679
I am afraid I can't help, my percolator is an 8 cup for use on a stove top.
5376
Just tried less than half full for the first time last week. It did not brew as well as I would have liked. We typically brew at least 8 cups and have never had an issue. I noticed when my husband was away for the weekend and I brewed a much smaller pot that it wasn't perking as usual. I added a little more water, it worked fine. Aside from this one issue, we loved perked coffee and have never had a bad cup using this percolator. We will purchase again, indeed, and have a back up pot on hand.
2133762
I seriously doubt it--it doesn't fit the 9-cup GSI Outdoors Glaicer Stainless Percolator with Silicone Handle. It's much, much too small, and is actually a touch taller than the 9-cup's basket.
757834
Not at all. I make 6 cup pots all the time. Occasionally I have made 4-cup batches in 12-cup percolators and this one has done better with those than the other brand I replaced. I've learned to use (proportionately) a tad more coffee per cup with a 4-cup batch though because for some reason it's always seemed weaker (less so with this pot).
1879832
No - too too big - it makes enough for a quart. In fact I use it to make my roosibos Tea. I use a smaller swiss one to make my coffee now. But the GSI is very durable of top quality.
2028106
It depends on how strong you like your coffee. For 8 oz I would suggest two heaping tablespoons. You can adjust it up or down the next time.
153436
I think it's up to you...that's pretty much the Capresso way! This is our experience, having had their other more upscale models for years. If it helps, we use "drip" or "perk" (percolator)". Buy a little of each and see what resonates for the strength you like, that is what we did,
1165924
I got both the glass and the stainless steel that fits in the Mr Coffee DR95. The stainless steel is quite sturdy but it only holds 8 cups of coffee. If you dont care that you only get 8 cups of coffee per pot then I would say go for the stainless steel. It keeps coffee quite warm and as I have said it is very sturdy.
1286837
12 cup capacity is what its listed as, although I use 3/4 rounded for a 10 cup pot of coffee
571960
I have the 4 cup and the 12 cup---the 12 cup will not perk unless it is a full pot--hence why I bought the 4 cup--which is really only two reg size cups when full.
253972
I have the 12 cup model. I'd say it's always better to go with the largest model if you ever think you'd need it. You can always make less, say 4 cups in the 12 cup model. Just my $.02.
294014
For years did drip coffee makers and read where percolators were better for good coffee! I agree 100% - a percolator is much better than a drip and will never give up my percolator.
600592
Well I've never used a coffee maker but I use 8-10 bags per pot of tea. If you use less I don't see a reason to switch.
2162950
The capacity is the size of the graduated cup with spout provided. I'd estimate it's about a cup and a half.