VKirby Said:

Looks like a great deal, thanks for pointing it out.  

Guys, I've read the entire thread but am still not sure exactly which model's shower head emitter I need to ask Bunn for IF I wanted to replace the 2-3 stream one it comes with (i understand it's not necessary).  Some have mentioned 5, & some have mentioned 6 streams, but is there a particular part number?

Also (& off topic, but since a mod actually suggested this alternative earlier in this thread I'm going to ask before pulling the trigger on this HG), anyone happen to know what IS the most entry level (least expensive) U.S. made Bunn you can get?  It looks like those are all going to be $250+ resevoir type, where you keep water hot in them 24/7?  Despite having read about all the recurring issues here & at Amazon reviews, I still feel comfortable ordering one of these more than anything because of this Bunn rep seemingly all over the internet, personally making sure everyone's issues are taken care of. Pretty impressive.  But would also be willing to splurge on a made-in-USA more commerical grade model if there was one more like $100 to $200.  Don't need huge capacity, only brew ~24oz at a time, don't need 24/7 hot resevoir (but not a problem), either thermal or hotplate style.  Any advice appreciated.

Edit: for instance the ST/X, or BT Velocity- are either of those U.S. made?


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Posted March 16, 2012 link

EarlyStarts Said:

, I change out the glass carafe with a Mr. Coffee thermal one that I picked up at Walmart for $10.  I have to take the lid off the thermal carafe while brewing or it won't fit.

Posted December 1, 2011 link

BarryR Said:

I have a Phase Brew. Initially I had some quality issues to which Bunn responded quickly.
Today I brewed a 30 oz pot (with 48 g of coffee ground med-fine). The coffee come out quite good, but I noticed a small area in the center of the grounds that was still dry (this has happened a few times in the past).
Should I request a different spray head?
Use a finer grind? (though I’m already using the setting between drip and espresso on my Breville grinder).

Posted March 18, 2012 link

VKirby Said:

The amazon deal has since dropped a few dollars more- would anyone here pay over twice as much (2 1/2x now) for a bonavita BV1800, instead of the HG? What does a bonavita have over the hg (i.e. they're both made in china & lots of plastic, but brew at 200 degree & have that scaa cert)?

<snip>Thank you.

Posted March 19, 2012 link

missy_ Said:

The Bunn has more Amazon reviews. The low reviews say things such as the following: some complain that the standard carafe that comes with the unit leaks between the plastic rim and the glass.

Posted April 14, 2012 link

VKirby Said:

The amazon deal has since dropped a few dollars more- would anyone here pay over twice as much (2 1/2x now) for a bonavita BV1800, instead of the HG? What does a bonavita have over the hg (i.e. they're both made in china & lots of plastic, but brew at 200 degree & have that scaa cert)?

<snip>Thank you.

Posted March 19, 2012 link

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BarryR Said:

The original one I had had a leaky carafe. They replaced that carafe (I called, they sent me a new one right away) and I've had no problem with a carafe since (> one year).

Posted April 14, 2012 link

missy_ Said:

Meant to say that one of the Bunns is SCAA certified, but I can't figure out which one it is, as the SCAA site is quite cryptic: it states:

Bunn HG Home Brewer*

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But it gives no model number and no specifics other than what is mentioned above. When I try to match the above with model numbers on Amazon I do not get any meaningful results, so as a consumer I would not know which Bunn coffee maker to purchase.

http://www.scaa.org/?page=cert2

Posted April 14, 2012 link

mike01 Said:

I wasn't aware that the bunn achieved certification. That's good to know. Try searching for bunn hg. That is the model name for the bunn phase brewer with glass carafe.

Posted April 14, 2012 link