Posted Wed Nov 14, 2012, 10:17am Subject: Re: Aerobie Aeropress
CraigA Said:
P.S. Ordered a regular & fine disks from Able Brewing around lunch time today Mon Nov 12th. Where I was going to order from here in Canada, for one regular disk was $16.25 & $0.99 cent shipping, ordering from Able the regular price is $12.50 for one, $20.00 for the combo pack & only $5.00 for USPS shipping! So by ordering direct from Able Brewing Equipment Inc & buying two disks, I saved $6.25 per filter & a total savings of $12.50. Total USD cost is $25.00 & total Paypal Canadian conversion cost was $25.66 versus $34.48 (2 disks & 2 $0.99 cent shippings) here in Toronto! {;-)
P.P.S. I just ordered & only found out about over on the HB forums yesterday Mon Nov 12th, a Kaffeologie S filter today at 11:45am. I'm set for life now lol! {;-)
Able disk versus the Kaffeologie S filter sitting on top of it. It must be the regular & not the fine Able disk underneath, but I count 14 - 18 holes in the Kaffeologie S filter that will fit in just one Able disk holes, so this is a superfine filter (50,000 holes per square inch for clean, grit-free coffee {Kaffeologie advert}) & can't wait to try out all three!!
Posted Wed Nov 14, 2012, 10:27am Subject: Re: Aerobie Aeropress
jpender Said:
Alan, I wasn't aware that Aerobie offered any sort of guarantee. I don't recall seeing that on the packaging or in the instructions.
My Aeropress has been declining in functionality for some time. After about one year the rubber part of the plunger no longer made a consistent seal. There is also strange crazing on the plastic in the cylinder (see attached photo from 7 months ago -- it's worse now).
I assumed that an inexpensive plastic device like this is simply a disposible product. Am I wrong? Does it come with some sort of lifetime guarantee?
I'm not asking for a freebie -- I'm pretty sure a new one is going to be under the Christmas tree -- I'm just curious.
Yes, we replace anything that's broken for free, regardless of age.
Regarding the seal, we replace it free sometimes and for $3 (including postage, if in USA) other times if the user agrees that the seal has given years of good service. In your case, email me alan@aerobie.com with your mailing address and I'll mail you a new seal.
Regarding the crazing, we have seen this in about 0.1% of AeroPresses. It rarely impairs function. But if your crazing is impairing function, mention that in your email and I'll enclose a new chamber too.
paulbel Senior Member Joined: 26 Apr 2008 Posts: 126 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: aeropress Grinder: conical burr (cuisinart) Drip: sometimes
Posted Wed Nov 14, 2012, 10:32am Subject: Re: Aerobie Aeropress
Thanks for the Kaffeeologie pointer, CraigA! Ordered. I've not been happy with my Coava disk - went back to paper. But eager to try this fine metal filter.
I can't remember which flavour Coava disk I bought :-(
I think the issue with me is my grinder doesn't go fine enough. I used to use a whirly and overdo it, and the paper filter was forgiving. Now my conical grinder is more consistent, but it doesn't go really fine.
Posted Wed Nov 14, 2012, 10:53am Subject: Re: Aerobie Aeropress
sweepy Said:
Thank you for your replies folks, what a helpful and friendly forum.
Alan, I emailed aerobie@aerobie.com as per the contact page on the website. I used the subject line 'UK customer service. I have still got the aeropress, and still in service thanks to JB Weld (working so far but not bonny) so will contact the number you gave for a replacement, again, thank you.
I also have the crazing on one of my aeropresses, but have not noticed any deterioration in performance I could attribute to it
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