Mokapot for 4?

[germantown rob]

Originally Posted by MrsPartridge

We have a smooth ceran stove so I've been warned not to use the moka pot on it. I used to put it on the edge of the burner so that the handle wouldn't get hot but if that leaves most of the burner uncovered that can damage the burner. So now I might have to get an electric moka pot. It's too bad because that's more counter space taken up.

If you use a cast iron skillet or any flat bottom low side pan to cover the whole burner than place the moka pot so the handle hangs out the side, it will take longer but won't hurt your burners.

[germantown rob]

One more thing, I have never used an electric moka pot and I am sure they work fine but I have been using a stove top for 20 years and well other than the gasket they last forever or at least a very long time.

I am looking at the bialetti site,
Bialetti Shop
the electric look interesting with a small hot plate, I wonder if it is the same pot that could also be used on a stove?

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by germantown rob

Bialetti Shop
the electric look interesting with a small hot plate, I wonder if it is the same pot that could also be used on a stove?

I had an electric - really cute - a Bertone Design Velox. It was for sure $25 worth of fun (used, ebay) but not a great brewer. It was OK. I have the same vibe about other electrics - they're OK but tend to get too hot.

But hey! If Bialetti can't get it right (for $99) by 2009, who can? Neat little hotplate if you can put any mokapot on it. Can't tell if it has one of those prods up its' little six-cup butt or not. I am thinking it must be prodded. If so, too bad it only comes in 6-cupper.

[germantown rob]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

I had an electric - really cute - a Bertone Design Velox. It was for sure $25 worth of fun (used, ebay) but not a great brewer. It was OK. I have the same vibe about other electrics - they're OK but tend to get too hot.

But hey! If Bialetti can't get it right (for $99) by 2009, who can? Neat little hotplate if you can put any mokapot on it. Can't tell if it has one of those prods up its' little six-cup butt or not. I am thinking it must be prodded. If so, too bad it only comes in 6-cupper.

I just reread the description..."mobile power base"...I think the heating element is in the bottom of the moka pot, to bad.