On Wed, 7 Nov 2012 13:35:32 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
wrote:



Of course, it has to have the rest of the desirable features:
Programmable, auto-off, correct brewing temp, decent holding temp,
etc.

I tossed my B&D Saver Saver coffee maker last week. It never kept the
coffee hot enough, it was impossible to fill without spilling water on
the counter and it dripped even more water on the counter while
brewing. It's called a "space saver" because it hung from the bottom
of the upper cabinets. The ironic part was that you couldn't put
anything under it - except a towel - because it dripped constantly.
The final straw was when they recalled the carafe (send the old one
in, wait 10 days for a "safer" one) and the new one added a new
leakage point between the glass and the plastic top. Now it drips when
you fill the coffee maker, it drips while it's brewing, and it drips
when you are pouring yourself a cup of joe. Well, actually, it doesn't
leak anymore unless someone at the landfill is using it.

Currently, we're using our spare coffee maker, which I like (an older
Gevalia thermal carafe type) but I'd like to put that back on the
shelf as a spare and get a new, larger capacity one that I can plumb
so I don't have to fill it each time. Any ideas?

Not for a plumbed coffee maker. Too extreme for me.
You might look for a maker with a removable tank.
Takes away the water pouring part.
I had an under cabinet B&D with a tank. Very good, never leaked.
Easy to fill at the sink.
The thermal carafe was crap though, and that's why I finally tossed
after about 5 years. They don't make that model any more.
You're on you own I think. And it seems half the brands I've had have
had a poorly formed spout on the carafe, and drip.
The rummage store Mr Coffee we use now might be the best we've had.
Big opening to pour water and a good spout on the carafe.