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Mine has been stress-cracking from heat expansion and contraction. Definitely thinking of giving it up in favor of my glass french press.

helyka 12y ago
You don't seem to be the only one: http://www.reddit.com/r/AeroPress/comments/2r06e1/stress_fractures_is_this_normal_anyone_else_get/ http://www.reddit.com/r/AeroPress/comments/2r06e1/stress_fra... I do think that contacting the company though might help.
duncans 12y ago
Had mine for 3 years now. It's looking cracked/scratched, but still works just fine. Not bad for £25; I'll buy a new one in a heartbeat if/when it breaks.
elwell 12y ago
If it's cracking your probably using water that's too hot. I've used mine almost daily for years with no issues at all.
- wampus 12y ago
  Same here. I never use water over 180 degrees Farenheit and never put it in the dishwasher.
  - kylecesmat 12y ago
    For most coffees you're going to want to be a little higher, around 198-203 degrees for proper extraction. Very good choice to never place it in the dishwasher, it takes just a few seconds to clean and it lasts a lot longer
    - dfan 12y ago
      The standard recommendation for the Aeropress, including from Adler himself, is to use 175F water, much less hot than you'd use in other preparation methods.
      - technomancy 12y ago
        In Seattle at least, there is near-universal consensus among every coffee shop I've been to using an Aeropress that 175 is much too low. Most go closer to 200.
    - jacobolus 12y ago
      What’s your definition of “proper”? You get a different flavor profile if you vary the water temperature. My favorite for single origin light roasts is very fine grind, not too much 170–180° water, and short steep time. It requires somewhat more beans to get strong coffee compared to a brew using more, hotter water and a long steep time, but the resulting cup of coffee is much tastier IMO.
ctdonath 12y ago
I have an early one, use it a lot (near daily for years), no cracks (only issue is the rubber plunger head pops off often when removing). Those with problems, can you indicate which material it is? (BPA, BPA-free, translucent gray, big lettering on side, etc.)

helyka 12y ago

You don't seem to be the only one: http://www.reddit.com/r/AeroPress/comments/2r06e1/stress_fractures_is_this_normal_anyone_else_get/ http://www.reddit.com/r/AeroPress/comments/2r06e1/stress_fra... I do think that contacting the company though might help.

duncans 12y ago

Had mine for 3 years now. It's looking cracked/scratched, but still works just fine. Not bad for £25; I'll buy a new one in a heartbeat if/when it breaks.

elwell 12y ago

If it's cracking your probably using water that's too hot. I've used mine almost daily for years with no issues at all.

wampus 12y ago
Same here. I never use water over 180 degrees Farenheit and never put it in the dishwasher.
- kylecesmat 12y ago
  For most coffees you're going to want to be a little higher, around 198-203 degrees for proper extraction. Very good choice to never place it in the dishwasher, it takes just a few seconds to clean and it lasts a lot longer
  - dfan 12y ago
    The standard recommendation for the Aeropress, including from Adler himself, is to use 175F water, much less hot than you'd use in other preparation methods.
    - technomancy 12y ago
      In Seattle at least, there is near-universal consensus among every coffee shop I've been to using an Aeropress that 175 is much too low. Most go closer to 200.
  - jacobolus 12y ago
    What’s your definition of “proper”? You get a different flavor profile if you vary the water temperature. My favorite for single origin light roasts is very fine grind, not too much 170–180° water, and short steep time. It requires somewhat more beans to get strong coffee compared to a brew using more, hotter water and a long steep time, but the resulting cup of coffee is much tastier IMO.

ctdonath 12y ago

I have an early one, use it a lot (near daily for years), no cracks (only issue is the rubber plunger head pops off often when removing). Those with problems, can you indicate which material it is? (BPA, BPA-free, translucent gray, big lettering on side, etc.)