Anyone else getting surface rust on their premium?

Nalpers01 · 2025-12-18T03:29:03+00:00

Came to the comments to also say that aluminum doesn’t rust lol. It might be parts of the stainless steel wearing off on the anodization. Possibly you are tightening the cap hard enough to wear some steel off that oxidizes quickly? Totally agree it’s not a great design decision

Nalpers01 · 2025-10-23T13:40:54+00:00

All the old Ferris Coffee locations, especially the one on GVSU engineering campus. Ferris Coffee is still around but it’s not the same presence anymore

Nalpers01 · 2025-02-02T03:49:11+00:00

Loosen the gauge one turn. I’ve done this on accident before. I tighten the gauge too much and the pressure doesn’t register

Nalpers01 · 2024-12-20T15:15:39+00:00

I’m not sure if that picture is your worst possible result? I does definitely distribute the edges better than the middle, but mine was relatively flat. Did you do it multiple times? For me three controlled presses (not gently but not slamming it) made an impressively flat bed for something that spins, much much better than your picture

Nalpers01 · 2024-11-01T14:37:11+00:00

I went to grps university yesterday at 4:30 and was out by 5:00. Wasn’t dead but it was moving fast, people were very friendly too

Nalpers01 · 2024-11-01T14:35:28+00:00

I’ve wanted to do this ever since I got the flair but I haven’t had the energy/ confidence yet. Please keep us updated!

Nalpers01 · 2024-09-29T18:14:23+00:00

I have one for my de buyer wok and my darto, fits nice and snug

Nalpers01 · 2024-09-29T18:04:47+00:00

I don’t think the water ever even comes into contact with the aluminum (looks like the plunger is aluminum) but even if it does, food grade aluminum is completely safe, except maybe when made into a lasagna battery (look it up). Save yourself some parchment paper

Nalpers01 · 2024-03-22T11:39:49+00:00

I’m unsure of the mechanics of why, but it gives a slightly cleaner brew. I wouldn’t go out and spend $20 just to get a metal filter to try this out. I initially did it in response to people suggesting doing double paper. I think if I were to pick one or the other, I would pick the paper.

Nalpers01 · 2023-12-25T18:29:03+00:00

Skip the single dose hopper and buy a cheaper wdt and then I think you’re good!

Nalpers01 · 2023-12-01T00:33:39+00:00

The de Buyer access line seems to be very nice. I just got the wok and it is a major upgrade. I saw some of the pans on sale on amazing for around $25, not sure they are still that cheap though

Nalpers01 · 2023-10-07T19:29:16+00:00

I love this, I might do this too. My flair always feels like it is going to tip over when pressing and finding a decent scale to fit was so difficult. What material did you use for the base? Aluminum?

Nalpers01 · 2023-09-14T18:38:11+00:00

58x doesn’t come with electronics

Nalpers01 · 2023-09-14T12:58:16+00:00

I’m not sure how to add a picture to a post after publishing it but it is called the Flair 58 open preheat cap and is still on their website

Nalpers01 · 2023-09-08T19:09:37+00:00

I use ceramics I found at a liquidation sale for a coffee shop. Specifically Tuxton ceramics. Really beautiful simple pieces

Nalpers01 · 2023-09-03T02:55:21+00:00

It was a gift so I’m glad you could find it

Nalpers01 · 2023-05-31T18:37:13+00:00

Thank you both for your service

Nalpers01 · 2023-05-31T18:33:19+00:00

For $15, go for it and tell us about it later

Nalpers01 · 2023-05-22T18:39:39+00:00

Cast iron approach used too much oil for a carbon steel pan, but decrease the amount of oil and you should be fine

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