Question 1

Is this ceramic lead free?

Accepted Answer

For 17 years I’ve  imported all kinds of items from decorative to functional.  Mostly to small businesses who resell to stores, you need not fear.  To the guy who said guys like me import products with lead, come on man...
Guys like me are the ONLY ones you need not worry about.  We did lead testing way before it was  brought to  a ridiculous level where people freaked.  I have long story about a Chinese food company who’s executives were shot in the head over a busted machine that leaked a chemical in food and killed people. The European testing reqs are a joke. I know people who used to bypass the USA because it’s so easy.  The Chinese live in fear of government regulations and laws.

Question 2

You said that the size of the base is 3 3/4 inches, is that the very bottom (smaller part) of the base? Or the wider lip that rests on the rim?

Accepted Answer

Very bottom (ring) is 2 and 1/2" o.d. (i.d. gives 2 and 1/8"); this is the part that sits in your cup. The base that rests on the cup is about 4 and 1/4".

Question 3

Can you use filters from other manufacturers such as Melita?

Accepted Answer

Ive used Melitta with this for about 10 years now. The Hack is, when you put paper filter in, you "scrunch" it down a bit at point of cone to provide a tad more paper there. That prevents paper cone from bursting open, an occasional event. (If it occurs, just re-filter in new filter) Ive tried to explain what I do, and have been doing for 10 years with this Hack. Oh, and I wash filter with hot water from electric kettle several times, as Melittas are loaded with toxic chemicals. I can smell them. I use glass Hario.

Question 4

What's up with sending plastic instead of ceramic?  If it's plastic, say so.

Accepted Answer

Plastic is cheaper and holds the heat better than ceramic. If you pour hot water over ceramic or plastic, the ceramic will always cool down faster, consisting of a colder brew if you pour over time, which the V60 method takes 2 minutes of.

But yeah, they should state it's plastic clearer if you're getting it for health reasons instead of practicality.

ASIN	B000P4D5HG
Best Sellers Rank	49,813 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 5 in Coffee Pots
Brand Name	HARIO
Capacity	4 cups
Coffee Input Type	grounds
Coffee Maker Type	Pour Over
Colour	White
Country of Origin	Japan
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (11,170)
Exterior Finish	Ceramic
Filter Type	Reusable
Global Trade Identification Number	00787269028739, 04977642143364, 04977642723122
Human Interface Input	Unknown
Included Components	Carafe, Filter
Is the item dishwasher safe?	Yes
Item Dimensions D x W x H	4.7D x 5.5W x 4H centimetres
Item Type Name	V60 Ceramic Coffee Dripper - V-Shaped Cone Coffee Dripper With Heat Retention, White, Size 02
Item Weight	13.1 Ounces
Manufacturer	Hario
Material	Ceramic
Model Name	VDC-02W
Model Number	V60-02W
Number of Items	1
Operation Mode	Manual
Other Special Features of the Product	Manual
Part Number	VDC-02W
Power Source	Manual
Product Warranty	Manufacturer guarantee.
Recommended Uses For Product	Coffee brewing
Specific Uses For Product	Tropfkaffee
Style	Coffee Maker
UPC	885440398708 885365327692 887662848245 885383577130 699234346222 787269028739 885906632001 885303934388 885908701484 885741445217
Unit Count	1.0 count
coffee_filter_size	#2

V60 Ceramic Coffee Dripper

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