What material is the plunger/press made out of? Is it safe to be emerged in hot water if it is made out of plastic/silicone?
82695
Plunger stem is metal while the press is a plastic with a rubber ring around it. It's held up very well with our constant use and hasn't affected the taste of our different teas we brew in it. Hope this helps.
118447
I would say that it is made of hard plastic and silicone. It is durable and easy to open and close which is a plus for me. I don't have a lot of strength in my hands but I am able to open and close the tubs when needed.
77013
It's plastic. When I was looking for a kettle, I wanted no lactic touching the hot water. Unfortunately, every kettle I looked at either had plastic somewhere or the quality and lifespan were poor. This was the best alternative I found. We have had it now for three months and we love it and the very limited contact with the plastic I can live with. If I had to do it over again, I'd buy the same kettle.
2274623
The coffee maker's main body is a thin glass. Metal touching water, the plunger and base of the plunger touches water (I hope this is what you are referring to?) Underside of the lid is metal. It is a decent French-Press. Jon... is correct.. handle is plastic.
1655060
I'm not sure, to tell you the truth and I don't have the product with me to answer definitively. I'd take the majority's word for it that it's plastic. I will say that I have two of these and while they don't get extremely heavy use, they haven't broken yet. They do leak while using (could be I need more plumbers' tape on the threads tho').
233675
The body is die-cast zinc (pot metal). The trigger handle is stamped steel. The internals are brass. There is a rubber o-ring in the base. Not sure, what you mean by HOT water, but there is no insulation in the handle - it will heat up and would require a glove or something with really hot water. I have used one for ~ a year, 4 nights a week with hot and cold water (std water heater hot) as part of cleanup for patios and mats at a restaurant. Works great and has yet to break from being dropped or kicked around on concrete and asphalt like the plastic ones we used before did.
1061637
I like you am concerned about plastic and aluminum parts. This boiler has no aluminum or plastic parts at all, except the handle which does not come in contact with the water. The inside of the lid is hollow. It's stainless steel and snaps into place. Some people have comented on it getting hot, but if you just hold the handle, and not the lid itself it's not so hot that you can't hold onto it. We are very happy with this water boiler, we use it every day for pour over coffee. We'd be suffering over stove boiled water without it. Heats water in less than 4 minutes.
2055038
Hello. Thanks for your interest in our items. The taps are made of plastic and silicone to ensure your fountain is food safe. The taps can be swichted and replaced and are available in a gold-plated version as well. We hope this helps!
1801883
Yes, the plunger end is a plastic ring/spokes. I hope that does not stop you from buying this great and stunning coffee maker.
2229670
The inside of the lid is plastic and the plunger portion is also plastic, the rod that holds the plunger is stainless.
1011596
I also hate having anything hot in plastic as well. However, it is plastic inside and out, with the exception of the blades and heat coil. The manual does not specify whether it's BPA--free or not, but it says that the body is made of: ABS, PP. You could contact LGLivart website to ask them. The hot slurry is only in there for 30 minutes before it beeps to empty the unit, though.
341855
It is made of plastic. As for heat, I ruined one because I put it in the dishwasher. But, I put the new one in and it is fine. So, boiling hot may not be the best.
1063484
Hi,Both makers are made of a very sturdy hard plastic. Hope this helps. :>}
1004227
Materials used in the AeroPress coffee maker The AeroPress is made of three different plastics. The clear chamber and plunger are made of copolyester. The hard black filter cap, filter holder, funnel, and stirrer are made of polypropylene. The rubber like seal on the end of the plunger is made of a thermoplastic elastomer. All of these materials are FDA approved for use in contact with food. None of these materials contain bisphenol-A (BPA) or any phthalates, chemicals that have been in the news lately because of possible health effects. copied the name of the product, searched online for the maker, and clicked on Materials on their website. Readily available was a full description which included rgw following, Materials used in the AeroPress coffee maker: The AeroPress is made of three different plastics. The clear chamber and plunger are made of copolyester. The hard black filter cap, filter holder, funnel, and stirrer are made of polypropylene. The rubber like seal on the end of the plunger is made of a thermoplastic elastomer. All of these materials are FDA approved for use in contact with food. None of these materials contain bisphenol-A (BPA) or any phthalates, chemicals that have been in the news lately because of possible health effects." This took less time than it would to ask the question.
573260
this is a good point which I would like to know as I want to get one of these but not if an unhealthy chemical is leaching into the water from heating of the plastic. If anyone knows about this I would love to know. thanks
234426
the press is stainless steel. above the press, attached to the lid, is plastic with a stainless screen to spin in front of the spout. I love the press, but there is a small bit of black plastic above the stainless press.
1434386
The entire lid IS stainless.. Not plastic. Silicone & mesh plunger very sturdy AND you can replace it as needed, if the silicone wears down. There is plastic on the rim of the mesh that covers the pour spout but again seems pretty sturdy.