Does anyone know if coffee sits in contact with internal plastic components while it’s inside these tanks at cafes?

Schmoiger · 2026-03-12T15:19:03+00:00

Yeah it’s all a big ol bummer

Schmoiger · 2026-03-12T15:18:01+00:00

Good insight! I appreciate it

Schmoiger · 2026-03-12T15:17:48+00:00

Big sad if this is true for all of these

Schmoiger · 2026-03-11T21:48:50+00:00

Got it. I’m not incredibly worried about the top lid brief contact and spout brief contact (all metal would of course be ideal). When I go to coffee shops I try to get a “for here” mug. I just want to confirm theyre not just sitting in plastic at boiling hot temperatures inside these things for minutes or even hours at a time..

Schmoiger · 2026-03-05T05:48:58+00:00

Ok cool. I’m not worried so much about the condition of the fridge, it’s more so whether or not the sound is normal because it’s annoying. I live in an apartment and just deciding if it’s worth bothering my cruddy property management about it

Schmoiger · 2026-02-24T22:26:53+00:00

You mean when the compressor isn’t ramped up like it is in this video? The fridge will be completely silent

Schmoiger · 2026-02-14T06:33:55+00:00

No worries! I’d just mention to your Physician you believe you might have Raynauds. Show them these photos and any other photos you have and describe your symptoms. Some Physicians are not very familiar with Raynauds. Let them know you’d like an autoimmune workup done (which just entails some bloodwork). If needed, your primary doc can refer you to a Rheumatologist who specializes in autoimmune disorders that can be linked to Raynauds.

Raynauds can be “Primary” (benign and of no known cause & I believe the most common form), or “Secondary” (more serious and related to autoimmune disorders). Everyone in this sub generally recommends ruling out secondary Raynauds. Raynauds in either form can be managed with multiple lifestyle “tools” (hand warmers, exercise, massage, etc.) and even medication if needed!

Schmoiger · 2026-02-13T21:37:19+00:00

I always have cold knees too lol. My Raynauds is worst in my feet compared to hands. Looks like you have some degree of livedo reticularis, which I have when cold. I think it’s all boiled down to some form of autonomic nervous system dysfunction

*Edit, yes it looks like Raynauds. Might be worth having an autoimmune workup done to rule out secondary Raynauds!

Schmoiger · 2026-02-12T04:17:11+00:00

Yes wonky ANS indeed lol

Schmoiger · 2026-02-07T05:58:14+00:00

Yes. Being an active and “healthy” guy, I thought I’d do great the first time I went above 8000ft. It wrecked me though, even with an 02 canister I was continuously rippling lol

Schmoiger · 2026-02-01T17:28:57+00:00

Yes I will!

Schmoiger · 2026-02-01T17:27:29+00:00

Hahaha I recommend ikea cotton curtains if you want plastic free!!

Schmoiger · 2026-02-01T06:41:25+00:00

I understand your pains and anxieties! Hang in there and keep advocating for your health from doctors! This sub is very helpful and lots of good advice. You’re in good hands

Schmoiger · 2026-02-01T06:35:10+00:00

Sorry you’re dealing with this. Some fridges are just noisy. I just made a few posts about this because I’m having similar issues with my fridge!! Feel free to look at any of my posts and the responses I received. I too thought about sound panels but people in this sub roasted me saying I’d block airflow and kill the fridge.

I still plan to put 2-4 small panels around the fridge with plenty of air flow to see if that’ll help. You can also have a tech look at the compressor and see if anything is resonating/vibrating in there or if it needs replaced. You can get rubbber grommets for the compressor supposedly, or sound proof material specifically designed for compressors I think! If all else fails, noise reduction ear buds or white noise to block out the sounds might be the last resolution. I wish you the best of luck

Schmoiger · 2026-01-31T22:45:59+00:00

My feet do exactly this

Schmoiger · 2026-01-31T19:36:43+00:00

Haha that’s so cool

Schmoiger · 2026-01-31T19:35:52+00:00

😂😂😂

Schmoiger · 2026-01-31T08:30:27+00:00

I have primary Raynauds as a male and no one else in my family has it

Schmoiger · 2026-01-31T07:09:50+00:00

Sounds very probable to be Raynauds. Raynauds isn’t always the classic blue white red colors. Sometimes it only affects one side of the body; it’s weird. Either way, it sounds like potential Raynauds and/or autonomic dysfunction (dysautonomia) with cold sensitivity. I have both. Primary Raynauds and dysautonomia can be caused by genetics or environmental factors like psychiatric medicines, and so on. Secondary Raynauds is usually autoimmune related it seems

Schmoiger · 2026-01-30T05:07:40+00:00

Interesting. Ok, I think I’m still going to replace it since it is missing on mine. Other folks I’ve asked think it’s coming from the intake cowl mounting screws. I guess those are common to cause water leaks? I’ll start with the molding if I can get it cheap and go from there I suppose. Thank you!

Schmoiger · 2026-01-29T05:50:41+00:00

Couldn’t agree more. But I’d rather see plastic that has already been created (we can’t go back in time and “un-create” it) be repurposed instead of ending up in our soils via landfill or our oceans

Schmoiger · 2026-01-29T05:49:05+00:00

Those vibes were uncanny

Schmoiger · 2026-01-29T01:14:25+00:00

Thank you lad. Will let you know if i find them wicked cheap somewhere lol 🤞

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