r/Moccamaster

I just found out this subreddit exists! This is mine, right after first setup. I got my machine around this time last year, and I ended up getting it for free somehow. I ordered a new one on Amazon from a seller and it arrived with one of the switches broken. I contacted the seller and they sent a free replacement (when I documented the broken one and sent it back). Then several weeks later I randomly received a refund from Amazon for the original purchase. So...I got it for free. I still expect them to come after me. 😅

Does anyone notice pink coming from inside their machine? I’ve done regular maintenance, and descaling. Not sure if I should keep brewing. Any suggestions? Never noticed this pink tint until now.

EDIT: I’m talking about the pink reflection in the water reservoir. There is no calcium buildup or pink mold in the actual plastic water reservoir, but when I poured water in today, the water reservoir reflected pink. I know pink can mean bacterial growth but I’ve regularly maintained my machine and I’m not sure if should keep brewing or disassemble and clean.

Thanks in advance!!

Our coffee has been weak lately when using a breakfast blend. I originally didnt change anything but now have been experimenting with grind size due to the weak coffee. I have an OXO grinder and always had it on 8 but bouncing between 10 and 9 (medium-coarse) with inconsistent results. This is the basket after brewing at a 9. Does this look right? Any tips on getting it to be stronger without tasting burnt? This is for only 4 cups, so 3 Moccamaster scoops

What do I do? It immediately starts leaking when I use it.

Edit:

1. I bought it second hand on Facebook Marketplace. Previous owner (perhaps unsurprisingly) said he had no issues.

2. I am running clean water through it to rinse it after descaling

I think someone should lawyer up.

Genuinely interested though, how many design features can be copied before it becomes theft?

I bought a KBT last December and have been loving it so far, but I noticed this morning that the water reservoir lid is warped, seemingly from heat. I’ve never put it in the dishwasher, and I only use cool water from the refrigerator filter when I fill the reservoir. Has anyone else had this happen?

Update: we found the culprit; we have an under cabinet light above the place we keep the coffee maker that was getting too hot and had only about two inches of clearance, so it was cooking the plastic a little at a time every time someone turned the lights on. Mystery solved!

Does anyone use moccamaster in zurich city?
Mine produces limescale and after descaling with all types of durgol, it still doesn’t help, there are always these white particles floating around the water.

Hey all, I’ve been posting the saga of used moccamaster -> disgusting float the last few days. I got the float pretty well cleaned, about 95%, and ran a descale after. When I run just water through the machine now, though, consistently there are black specks in the water. Last night there were a ton and the water wasn’t exactly clear, so I got the nooks and crevices of the float clean, but today I still am seeing very trace amounts of something. Am I being a germaphobe with still being worried about this?

Use an aeropress today with an Oxo burr grinder, but thinking about getting this and wanted to get some expert opinions. I really appreciate it! :)

Hey! I got my first Moccamaster today. I'm not sure if the crater that forms in the coffee grounds is normal. I used 47 g of beans with 750 ml of water. Used a fellow ode gen 2, setting 7 and 2 ticks. Thank you

I picked up this used Moccamaster at a garage sale, and I’m wondering if I should replace the plastic parts to make sure they don’t contain BPA & other bad chemicals.

I *think* it’s from 2010 based on the serial number… but please weigh in if I’m wrong about the manufacturing date.

Thanks for your help!