Johnny Vinyl: Living the Analog(ue) Dream!

[hometheatergeek]

Morning JV We own a Hamilton-Beach older model

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and it has been the most reliable coffee maker I have ever owned.

[Travis]

Originally Posted by Johnny Vinyl

I love my Timmy's. Every morning I go and get my Large/one cream/ double cup and a toasted Everything Bagel with butter. However, I think MickyD's coffee is better and I usually partake in one or two a day.

Not a single donut shop where I live. In Taipei, they have Dunkin Donuts but not as good as Timmy's.

Would love to have a Walnut Crunch and a cup of coffee tomorrow for breakfast. Maybe an Apple Fritter too.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by hometheatergeek

Morning JV We own a Hamilton-Beach older model

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and it has been the most reliable coffee maker I have ever owned.

How is the temp on that unit? I find some brewers are not hot enough.....I don't want it MickeyD's HOT, but you know what I mean. I love the fact the HB I'm looking at has both the carafe and the 2 travel mugs...very handy.

[hometheatergeek]

Originally Posted by Johnny Vinyl

How is the temp on that unit? I find some brewers are not hot enough.....I don't want it MickeyD's HOT, but you know what I mean. I love the fact the HB I'm looking at has both the carafe and the 2 travel mugs...very handy.

It gets very hot and stays hot for the two hours it is on. The biggest selling point to me is whether the carafe drips when you pour and the one I showed does not drip at all. I also like glass carafes better then thermal ones. The glass ones seem to get the coffee hotter then the thermal.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by hometheatergeek

It gets very hot and stays hot for the two hours it is on. The biggest selling point to me is whether the carafe drips when you pour and the one I showed does not drip at all. I also like glass carafes better then thermal ones. The glass ones seem to get the coffee hotter then the thermal.

Now that's an interesting observation..I would have thought it to be the other way around. Luckily, when I brew a pot it's usually always gone within 2 hours, so maybe that won't be an issue for me.

EDIT: It makes sense now (I think) . The glass carafe sits directly on the burner so it comes to the temp of the machine. The Thermal carafe (being insulated) can't get it to the same temp. Good point! I may have to rethink this then.

[hometheatergeek]

Originally Posted by Johnny Vinyl

Now that's an interesting observation..I would have thought it to be the other way around. Luckily, when I brew a pot it's usually always gone within 2 hours, so maybe that won't be an issue for me.

EDIT: It makes sense now (I think) . The glass carafe sits directly on the burner so it comes to the temp of the machine. The Thermal carafe (being insulated) can't get it to the same temp. Good point! I may have to rethink this then.

Just speaking from experience. I have been through probably 6 or 7 coffee makers in my lifetime. We bought one with a thermal carafe and it seemed luke warm to me and after using it for a week I got so annoyed that if you did not hold it just right more coffee went on the counter then in the cup and I took it back for a full refund. That is why I would recommend you buy from a local store then over the internet.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by hometheatergeek

Just speaking from experience. I have been through probably 6 or 7 coffee makers in my lifetime. We bought one with a thermal carafe and it seemed luke warm to me and after using it for a week I got so annoyed that if you did not hold it just right more coffee went on the counter then in the cup and I took it back for a full refund. That is why I would recommend you buy from a local store then over the internet.

Thanks Al! I'll buy locally for sure, but I think I have more research to do. Wish we sold HB at Costco, but we don't. I do know that Wal-mart sells them, so I'll have a look there. Thanks for informing me about the glass vs thermal carafe!

[Almadacr]

Originally Posted by Johnny Vinyl

I've kinda been eying this one from Hamilton-Beach. It apparently got really good reviews on Consumer Reports. Nice that it includes 2 Travel Mugs as well!

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I'll see, not sure what to do just yet.

Good morning John , i also have one of those as a backup since at home we drink way too much coffee .

[hometheatergeek]

Good evening JV. Still enjoying your time off? Have you been out with your honey yet? Or as Russ would say, have you checked your bank account lately?

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by Almadacr

Good morning John , i also have one of those as a backup since at home we drink way too much coffee .

Hi Fernando! I really like the look of that unit, and the fact it comes with 2 travel mugs, but the Thermal Carafe has me holding off. Al
feels a glass carafe will be better. I'll have a look at Wal-Mart and Crappy Tire this week.

Originally Posted by hometheatergeek

Good evening JV. Still enjoying your time off? Have you been out with your honey yet? Or as Russ would say, have you checked your bank account lately?

LOL! The honey is here, but is going home later today. I don't think there is need to answer the second part of your question...

[Travis]

Any luck on the coffee maker? Also is Canadian Tire Money still given out? We always had it kicking around the house.

I like glass pots, easy to clean, but easy to break. I got the same machine but on third pot.

[hometheatergeek]

Good Tueday vacation morning JV.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by Travis

Any luck on the coffee maker? Also is Canadian Tire Money still given out? We always had it kicking around the house.

I like glass pots, easy to clean, but easy to break. I got the same machine but on third pot.

I like that about glass carafes as well....easy to see if its totally clean. And yeah, Crappy Tire money is still going strong and I have a stash somewhere. I'll ceetrainly use it if I buy it from them.

Originally Posted by hometheatergeek

Good Tueday vacation morning JV.

Thanks Al! I think you sold me on staying with a glass carafe coffeemaker. Makes perfect sense, and also what Travis said about cleaning it. Will wait until Friday when the new weekly flyers come out...maybe I can catch a sale.

You working today?

[hometheatergeek]

Originally Posted by Johnny Vinyl

I like that about glass carafes as well....easy to see if its totally clean. And yeah, Crappy Tire money is still going strong and I have a stash somewhere. I'll ceetrainly use it if I buy it from them.



Thanks Al! I think you sold me on staying with a glass carafe coffeemaker. Makes perfect sense, and also what Travis said about cleaning it. Will wait until Friday when the new weekly flyers come out...maybe I can catch a sale.

You working today?

Sort of.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by hometheatergeek

Sort of.

Got ya!

Was listening to Stevie Wonder - Talking Book yesterday on Mofi 180g and I tell ya...the more I listen to it the more I'm convinced this is a reference recording. Stunning!

[Travis]

Originally Posted by Johnny Vinyl

I like that about glass carafes as well....easy to see if its totally clean. And yeah, Crappy Tire money is still going strong and I have a stash somewhere. I'll ceetrainly use it if I buy it from them.



Thanks Al! I think you sold me on staying with a glass carafe coffeemaker. Makes perfect sense, and also what Travis said about cleaning it. Will wait until Friday when the new weekly flyers come out...maybe I can catch a sale.

You working today?

Ha, ha!

He had to work a couple days last week, his quota is filled for this fiscal quarter.

[Almadacr]

Originally Posted by Johnny Vinyl

Hi Fernando! I really like the look of that unit, and the fact it comes with 2 travel mugs, but the Thermal Carafe has me holding off. Al
feels a glass carafe will be better. I'll have a look at Wal-Mart and Crappy Tire this week.

Yeah i can agree with Al , but it's good to make two mugs and leave , i notice that it can hold the coffee warm for about 2 hours .

Take a look also at Zellers since they are closing down some stores you can get also some good deals

My main machine is this one now on the pic , and i have the other as a backup i only paid 39.99 + tax .

BTW good morning and it's time to go to work ( this is a short week so the schedule's is all screwed up ).

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by Almadacr

Yeah i can agree with Al , but it's good to make two mugs and leave , i notice that it can hold the coffee warm for about 2 hours .

Take a look also at Zellers since they are closing down some stores you can get also some good deals

My main machine is this one now on the pic , and i have the other as a backup i only paid 39.99 + tax .

BTW good morning and it's time to go to work ( this is a short week so the schedule's is all screwed up ).

How much was the Delonghi? Not a huge fan of espesso, but I like the occasional Capucino....

[DangeRuss]

Hey Johnny

[hometheatergeek]

Hey JV found a great coffee maker for you. Makes the best coffee on Wednesdays.

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