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[OunceOfPrevention]

Regarding the "aluminum free" Braun coffee maker (model KF7000).....

Dennis posted his research that lab tested various coffee makers / machines, and he showed which ones caused and didn't cause aluminum contamination after brewing. He then later added the Braun KF7000 coffee maker to the list in his blog as being aluminum free, however I did not see any testing results on this machine. Also, in his testing video he showed that there was a coffee machine that had just one nut or bolt or something that was causing aluminum contamination.

If I some how missed Dennis' testing results on this machine I apologize, but even though the Braun company verified the "tubing that transmits the water" in the KF7000 is aluminum free, has this machine been tested or confirmed to have no nuts or bolts or washers or anything, that comes in contact with water, that can cause aluminum contamination?

It seems kind of odd that if this coffee maker can be guaranteed aluminum free, that the company wouldn't tout it as a selling feature.

Thanks in advance

[JulieMorris]

Regarding the "aluminum free" Braun coffee maker (model KF7000).....

Dennis posted his research that lab tested various coffee makers / machines, and he showed which ones caused and didn't cause aluminum contamination after brewing. He then later added the Braun KF7000 coffee maker to the list in his blog as being aluminum free, however I did not see any testing results on this machine. Also, in his testing video he showed that there was a coffee machine that had just one nut or bolt or something that was causing aluminum contamination.

If I some how missed Dennis' testing results on this machine I apologize, but even though the Braun company verified the "tubing that transmits the water" in the KF7000 is aluminum free, has this machine been tested or confirmed to have no nuts or bolts or washers or anything, that comes in contact with water, that can cause aluminum contamination?

It seems kind of odd that if this coffee maker can be guaranteed aluminum free, that the company wouldn't tout it as a selling feature.

Thanks in advance

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[laurie]

Regarding the "aluminum free" Braun coffee maker (model KF7000).....

Dennis posted his research that lab tested various coffee makers / machines, and he showed which ones caused and didn't cause aluminum contamination after brewing. He then later added the Braun KF7000 coffee maker to the list in his blog as being aluminum free, however I did not see any testing results on this machine. Also, in his testing video he showed that there was a coffee machine that had just one nut or bolt or something that was causing aluminum contamination.

If I some how missed Dennis' testing results on this machine I apologize, but even though the Braun company verified the "tubing that transmits the water" in the KF7000 is aluminum free, has this machine been tested or confirmed to have no nuts or bolts or washers or anything, that comes in contact with water, that can cause aluminum contamination?

It seems kind of odd that if this coffee maker can be guaranteed aluminum free, that the company wouldn't tout it as a selling feature.

Thanks in advance

You are correct Dennis has not tested the Braun KF7000. This coffee maker needs to be removed from the list. I was the one that added this coffee maker to his blog post based on correspondence with the company. I have recently leaned information from a company is not always accurate. Most of the coffee makers which Dennis tested and found to not add aluminum are no longer made. This makes it difficult for people to find a coffee maker that doesn't add aluminum. I apologize for my mistake and I appreciate your thoroughness and alerting me. Let me know if I can be of any further help.

[OunceOfPrevention]

Regarding the "aluminum free" Braun coffee maker (model KF7000).....

Dennis posted his research that lab tested various coffee makers / machines, and he showed which ones caused and didn't cause aluminum contamination after brewing. He then later added the Braun KF7000 coffee maker to the list in his blog as being aluminum free, however I did not see any testing results on this machine. Also, in his testing video he showed that there was a coffee machine that had just one nut or bolt or something that was causing aluminum contamination.

If I some how missed Dennis' testing results on this machine I apologize, but even though the Braun company verified the "tubing that transmits the water" in the KF7000 is aluminum free, has this machine been tested or confirmed to have no nuts or bolts or washers or anything, that comes in contact with water, that can cause aluminum contamination?

It seems kind of odd that if this coffee maker can be guaranteed aluminum free, that the company wouldn't tout it as a selling feature.

Thanks in advance

You are correct Dennis has not tested the Braun KF7000. This coffee maker needs to be removed from the list. I was the one that added this coffee maker to his blog post based on correspondence with the company. I have recently leaned information from a company is not always accurate. Most of the coffee makers which Dennis tested and found to not add aluminum are no longer made. This makes it difficult for people to find a coffee maker that doesn't add aluminum. I apologize for my mistake and I appreciate your thoroughness and alerting me. Let me know if I can be of any further help.

Thanks so much for your quick reply Laurie. Are there ANY 100% aluminum free, drip coffee makers that you are aware of, that are still for sale?

I called Jura the company that makes Capresso to find if they have any other 100% aluminum free coffee makers, and if not, why they stoped making the two 900 series aluminum free coffee makers (one with glass pot and one with steel pot), and if they will ever make them again, but unfortunately I was put in a queue and eventually told to leave a message. They called back when I was at work. I will try again.

Your blog also suggests that certain Coffee makers from Bunn corporation might be aluminum free. Has this been verified? I am very close to ordering the Bunn VP17-1SS as bun claims it is an "all stainless steel construction", and I can get a stainless basket to avoid plastic contamination as well. I also want it to be known that I have owned a Bunn coffee maker in the past, and it hands down made the most delicious coffee I ever had. I only stopped using it because Bunn coffee makers are meant for restaurants and offices, and constantly keeps water at the boiling temp ready to brew, and uses excessive electricity and water. However, if I buy another, I plan on getting a wall timer that will turn on and off the coffee maker for the couple of hours I will use it. For $420 (usd for the VP17-SS), I have no reason to doubt Bunn's claims of all stainless construction but who knows. I might contact Bunn for further info soon.

If NONE of the Aluminum free coffee drip makers Dennis tested are available anymore, he is planning on testing any others? Or does he no longer have access to testing devices, or think there isn't any worthy of testing? Even though some people may already have a Capresso 900 series coffee maker, things eventually break, and if they didn't have the foresight to buy backups, it would be nice to have an alternative. If I find out any further information from Bunn I will let you know.

Thanks in advance.

[laurie]

Dennis has tested the Bunn Speed Brew and it adds no aluminum to the water. I looked at the Bunn VP17-1SS. The water is heated very quickly so I am curious how they do this. Looks like this is a new model. A very different design than the Speed Brew which as you say has a reservoir.

Right now in terms of Drip Style coffee makers - Bunn is the only coffee maker I am aware of that adds no aluminum.

Dennis has the capacity to test coffee makers. Right now that is not on his list of things to do for a few reasons: the cost of the coffee makers and the fact the coffee makers frequently get discontinued.

Yes let me know what Bunn has to say. Here is correspondence from the company. "Comment from person trying to find a coffee maker : “I should note that as of April 2024 it appears that the Bunn Company of Illinois is a good place to find home coffee makers that do not heat water with aluminum heating elements. They categorically state that none of their coffee makers [including those for for home use], which is quite a collection, utilize aluminum heaters or tanks. They all use stainless-steel parts to heat and store the hot water. I have confirmed this via their chat, as well. They have some higher end, but not extremely expensive appliances for sale; for instance, one of their ”speed brew elite” models that can be delivered to your home within the United States for a total cost of about $150. They make and sell coffee makers that I think would be promising for those trying to avoid aluminum. Many of these coffee makers can also be found on amazon.com under the BUNN listing.”

[OunceOfPrevention]

Dennis has tested the Bunn Speed Brew and it adds no aluminum to the water. I looked at the Bunn VP17-1SS. The water is heated very quickly so I am curious how they do this. Looks like this is a new model. A very different design than the Speed Brew which as you say has a reservoir.

Right now in terms of Drip Style coffee makers - Bunn is the only coffee maker I am aware of that adds no aluminum.

Dennis has the capacity to test coffee makers. Right now that is not on his list of things to do for a few reasons: the cost of the coffee makers and the fact the coffee makers frequently get discontinued.

Yes let me know what Bunn has to say. Here is correspondence from the company. "Comment from person trying to find a coffee maker : “I should note that as of April 2024 it appears that the Bunn Company of Illinois is a good place to find home coffee makers that do not heat water with aluminum heating elements. They categorically state that none of their coffee makers [including those for for home use], which is quite a collection, utilize aluminum heaters or tanks. They all use stainless-steel parts to heat and store the hot water. I have confirmed this via their chat, as well. They have some higher end, but not extremely expensive appliances for sale; for instance, one of their ”speed brew elite” models that can be delivered to your home within the United States for a total cost of about $150. They make and sell coffee makers that I think would be promising for those trying to avoid aluminum. Many of these coffee makers can also be found on amazon.com under the BUNN listing.”

Many Bunn coffee makers, including the VP17-1SS, keep the water in the reservoir constantly heated 24/7 at the optimal brewing temp, so that it is ready to dispense the perfect hot water for brewing immediately. Then it has a gravity fed system where you pour the desired amount of cold water to brew through the top, and it forces out that much hot water for brewing, and replaces it with the cold water where it gets heated again. This is suitable for small to medium sized offices. Other Bunn coffee makers for extremely busy places like restaurants and coffee shops, pipe in directly to the plumbing and usually have 2 extra warmers.

The reason I got rid of my Bunn is because I only usually had coffee in the morning, and the constant all day heating of the water seemed like a waste of electricity to me. Also, if you waited a really long time between brewing, some of the water in the tank eventually evaporates, so when you add cold water, not all the desired hot water gets forced out, because some of the cold water gets used to just fill up that which evaporated. So what you have to do is constantly add cold water "before" you brew to make sure the tank is full, then add and your brewing water. If you forget, you end up not knowing how much water got pushed out. It was a constant hassle. However, what some people are doing is buying a wall timer that provides electricity only for a certain amount of time, and they set it to start heating the Bunn 25 minutes before use so its ready, and have shut it off an hour later when they are done their morning coffee. This is what I am thinking of doing.

Providing you buy quality beans, have a good grinder, and have the right attachments for your Bunn, if you have never had coffee from a Bunn coffee maker, the flavor is truly night and day compared to other coffee makers, even other expensive brands. I know I sound like a salesman for Bunn, but I am just a person who has owned one before. If they are completely aluminum free as well, even better.

Regards

[laurie]

Thanks for the tips for saving electricity as well as how to maintain the coffee maker when you don't use it daily. I will share your tips with people. I am pleased to hear the Bunn makes good coffee.