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Beachwalker said:
How'd you like the grinder?
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it's really nice so far, no problems at all, other than there are a lot of settings and i'll have to try each one to see where i like it the best! haha
it didn't come with a brush even though it said it did, not a big deal i have others. the anti static catch works really well, no grounds cling at all.

it;s a lot quieter than my blade spinner. today i had a yellow honey and a french roast with it and they were both great cups. not sure if t was just in my head or not but they did taste a little better than what i'm used to, a little less bitter.

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Giving this company a shot. I've been trying to find another subscription to try out because I'm annoyed that mine doesn't offer the 2 pound bags in some of my favorite blends.

I'm terribly indecisive when I'm faced with what seems to be endless choices so my wife said I should try this one out. Every bag feeds a cat. How bout that?
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I grabbed their dark roast variety pack for $50 bucks. Pricey, I know. But they all seem to be heading that way.

Sipping on Simba's blend right now. Normally, I would've strayed away from anything labeled licorice but I was really curious so I tried it first...

Unique to say the least. I can actually catch a grapey sweetness to it. Needs a stronger nose on it but otherwise not bad, honestly.

I grind my beans as fine as I can. This one is very subtle. Little to no bitterness with an almost berry hint to it. Grape? Maybe. Sweet? Absolutely. I kinda dig it so far. I'll stick to this bag for now, instead of opening up another. What I've found out so far is that, no matter the brand, stale beans/grounds fuckin' suck.
 
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This is a good, all around smooth coffee. I didn't catch the brown sugar or nutty notes on my first pot, but the smoke really came through. I might start seeing the sweeter nuttiness after a few pots but coming off of the bag of Sumatra, it doesn't get anywhere close to that level of sweetness.

2 for 2 on the Kitty Town Coffee. I may start me up a subscription. 2lb bags are 34 bucks shipped free. Those are my qualifiers. 2lb bags and free shipping. I've found that they all taste pretty good as long as you're grinding your own and they're roasted fresh. They have 3 dark roasts and I'll likely try a medium roast or two. I'll keep everyone posted.
 
Tell me whyEE
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Why is my Bunn doing this? It's not every time and it's not every bag, but it drives me NUTS when it happens. I get so tired of rinsing that tray out every time I want a pot.

Do I need taller filters?
I grind it as fine as I can and have gradually reduced the amount of beans. Any less and I might as well brew some tea...
 
Any chance it's a quality control issue with the filters? Like, are you catching an extra thick one, occasionally?

I don't know if it would address your issue, but I've switched to a reusable filter that I just wash out after each pot. Before I went to this, I thought I might not like having to wash it out, but it hasn't been an issue and i like not having to buy and filters. I haven't thought about it much, but I also haven't considered returning to filters. So, I must like it, lol.
 
GrumpAzz said:
Tell me whyEE
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Why is my Bunn doing this? It's not every time and it's not every bag, but it drives me NUTS when it happens. I get so tired of rinsing that tray out every time I want a pot.

Do I need taller filters?
I grind it as fine as I can and have gradually reduced the amount of beans. Any less and I might as well brew some tea...
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wtf?!!?.. man i don't know.. is it maybe your water spitting out violently or something to throw it up like that?

i've been grinding mine on the finest setting and never get it like that.. just use standard filters.. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MQ23HDX

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BlueCollarBob said:
Any chance it's a quality control issue with the filters? Like, are you catching an extra thick one, occasionally?

I don't know if it would address your issue, but I've switched to a reusable filter that I just wash out after each pot. Before I went to this, I thought I might not like having to wash it out, but it hasn't been an issue and i like not having to buy and filters. I haven't thought about it much, but I also haven't considered returning to filters. So, I must like it, lol.
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I've seen those but never wanted to rinse them... now I rinse this anyway.

Might try one out.

Stoneyluv said:
wtf?!!?.. man i don't know.. is it maybe your water spitting out violently or something to throw it up like that?

i've been grinding mine on the finest setting and never get it like that.. just use standard filters.. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MQ23HDX

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Yeah i don't know. It'd be different if it was every pot but it's just random as hell... been driving me nuts.
 
GrumpAzz said:
Tell me whyEE
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Why is my Bunn doing this? It's not every time and it's not every bag, but it drives me NUTS when it happens. I get so tired of rinsing that tray out every time I want a pot.

Do I need taller filters?
I grind it as fine as I can and have gradually reduced the amount of beans. Any less and I might as well brew some tea...
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One of the main reasons a coffee filter might overflow is due to the coffee grind size and the amount of ground coffee used. If the grind size is too fine, it can make it harder for water to pass through the grounds, leading to overflow. On the other hand, if too much ground coffee is used, it can block the filter and cause a similar result. To prevent this issue, it's essential to use the correct amount of coffee and grind size suitable for automatic drip coffee makers.

They have solutions/explanations here. https://majestycoffee.com/blogs/posts/why-does-my-coffee-filter-overflow
 
GrumpAzz said:
I've seen those but never wanted to rinse them... now I rinse this anyway.

Might try one out.


Yeah i don't know. It'd be different if it was every pot but it's just random as hell... been driving me nuts.
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if it's only random then it's not grounds too fine or the filter or any of that part. gotta be in that water line. i'd try to blow it out or something see if maybe somethings getting clogged in there causing it to shoot out at a higher pressure.

it reminds me of when i forget to turn off my power switch and then the next day i plug it in empty not realizing the switch is on, fill it with grounds and then when i dump the water in it's already hot temp and spits out that tube like crazy causing it to shoot the grounds all up the sides like that.

just makes me thing your water is coming from the tube faster than a drip to cause that.
 
If not already I'd also check that little rubber part to see if it's getting stuck and not letting water pass or sometimes the pot below doesn't push the nipple up high enough to let it the coffee drip.

Haven't had any brewing issues with my latest score.;melt

Noah Gragson would love my drink fridge though. They call it coffee but I'm pretty sure it's ice cold, liquid cocaine

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Stoneyluv said:
if it's only random then it's not grounds too fine or the filter or any of that part. gotta be in that water line. i'd try to blow it out or something see if maybe somethings getting clogged in there causing it to shoot out at a higher pressure.
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So it's not the grind size. Made three pots today. More coarse of a grind, same amount of beans, overflowed. Same grind again with 2/3 the beans, overflowed. Even more coarse of a grind, halfway on my grinder, same 2/3 amount of beans, overflowed.... coffee maker almost got hucked off the front porch!

I did just start a new stack of filters and I use the unbleached Great Value brand. I bought a box of Bunn branded filters and also one of those wire reusable filters @BlueCollarBob mentioned.

I'm hoping for a quality control issue and figured I better start with the cheapest solution.

Stoneyluv said:
it reminds me of when i forget to turn off my power switch and then the next day i plug it in empty not realizing the switch is on, fill it with grounds and then when i dump the water in it's already hot temp and spits out that tube like crazy causing it to shoot the grounds all up the sides like that.
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This could be.. I did pull off the spray head and it's clean as hell so if it's a cloggin' somewhere, it'd be in the machine.

My Bunn always stores hot water. Pour the cold in top, shut the lid and it sprays your coffee with yesterdays water. Only issue is there is a small window you have to wait if you want consecutive pots.

Bandit420 said:
If not already I'd also check that little rubber part to see if it's getting stuck and not letting water pass or sometimes the pot below doesn't push the nipple up high enough to let it the coffee drip.
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No little spring-loaded dilly.. it's just the cup that slides in and out and is held above the pot. Free flowing. That and... if you pull the cup out, mid pot, it just sprays all over. No safety and that shit is HOT lmao.
 
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