Farberware 8-Cup Percolator
Score: 78/100Presto 02822
Score: 77/100Rankings
The Farberware FCP280 is an 8-cup electric percolator with a stainless-steel body that delivers coffee up to 25 °F hotter than drip makers. Its automatic keep-warm mode can overcook coffee and it lacks dishwasher compatibility. Ideal for indoor users seeking robust flavor and quick brewing.
The Presto 02822 is a compact electric 6-cup percolator with stainless-steel construction, automatic keep-warm, and a brew-completion signal light. Its limited capacity and risk of overflow on larger batches are trade-offs. Great for small households or RV owners wanting quick electric percolation.
| Attribute | | Presto 02822 |
|---|---|---|
8 cupsbest | 6 cups | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 min | 1 minbest |
27.9 cmbest | 25.4 cm | |
17.8 cmbest | 10.2 cm | |
1,000 Wbest | 500 W | |
22.2 cmbest | 19.1 cm | |
— | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.68 kgbest | 1.201 kg |
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| Attribute | | Presto 02822 |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Brew Time (min) | 5 min | 1 min |
Capacity & Size(4) | ||
Capacity (cups) | 8 cups | 6 cups |
Height (cm) | 27.9 cm | 25.4 cm |
Width (cm) | 17.8 cm | 10.2 cm |
Depth (cm) | 22.2 cm | 19.1 cm |
Power & Compatibility(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1000 W | 500 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.68 kg | 1.201 kg |
Dishwasher Safe | false | true |
Support(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
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Professional reviewers praise the Farberware FCP280 for its solid stainless-steel construction, consistently hotter brew temperature, and straightforward percolating operation. However, critics note drawbacks such as the tendency of the keep-warm mode to overcook coffee, the difficulty of cleaning the fine-mesh basket, and the absence of an indicator light or auto shut-off.
Everyday users love the percolator's ability to deliver hot, flavorful coffee quickly and appreciate the durability and compact size. Common praise centers on the strong aroma, lack of paper-filter costs, and long-term reliability. Recurring complaints involve the keep-warm function causing bitterness, cleaning challenges with the basket, the detachable cord disconnecting, and the missing light or auto shut-off that leads to forgotten brewing.
Professional reviewers highlight the Presto 02822's robust percolated coffee flavor, rapid one-cup-per-minute brew speed, and elegant polished stainless-steel construction. They commend practical features such as the ready-to-serve signal light and automatic keep-warm mode, as well as the durable stainless-steel filter basket and perk tube for easy maintenance.
Everyday users consistently praise the rich, aromatic coffee and the hot, consistent temperature that lasts longer than plastic percolators. Common compliments focus on the easy-pour handle, visible indicators, quick brew time, and reliable keep-warm function, while recurring complaints involve overflow risk when overfilled, very hot output, and a tight lid that can be hard to open initially.
“would buy again in a heartbeat”
“Produces rich, flavorful percolated coffee hotter and more consistently than plastic models”
