Originally Posted by Tampajohn

We use old Thumper. Old perker maybe 30 years old that I bought at a garage sale. I think it is one of the colors of the 50"s, maybe almond. Just dump, rinse, fill, and plug in. Music to my ears to hear old Thumper in the morning when I first get up. Best part of the day is not Folgers, but sitting out front of my TM sipping on my first cup of java made from old Thumper. BTW, I just rinse it, The strainer is as dark as the coffe I put in it.