If you are in the market for a new coffee urn, you may want to consider investing in a traditional spigot. These are more durable and come with a convenient liquid level gauge on the urn face. They are also generally free of leaking or electrical problems. However, some urn customers have reported that their urns can start to rust on the outside or the filter after a while.
Before purchasing a coffee urn, make sure it is made of high-quality materials. Good quality spigots dispense coffee quickly and evenly. Alternatively, cheaply made models can squeak, drip, and not shut off. Ultimately, this can result in big spills. If you are worried about spills, you can install a drip tray beneath the outlet or line the surface of the table with absorbent towels.
A coffee urn spigot can be purchased separately. It comes with a brass bonnet made of chrome. These are compatible with 1/2" NPS union nuts. They fit both wing shanks and traditional coffee urns.
Coffee urns are designed to brew and serve large volumes of coffee, while also serving as a dispenser. They contain a special compartment for brewing coffee and sometimes do not require a coffee filter. To make a cup of coffee, you simply fill the compartment with coffee grounds and pour water into the main chamber. Once the water is hot, turn on the heat source, and wait for the coffee to brew.
A double-walled 18/8-steel interior keeps liquid at a temperature of twelve to twenty-four hours. The listing claims that this urn cuts the time it takes to keep the liquid warm by half. This urn has a convenient pump action nozzle near the top handle. Its stainless steel exterior is durable and makes it suitable for many uses.
An electric coffee urn is the most common type of coffee urn. They usually come with an electric base and a cord that plugs into a wall outlet. They are convenient, but you must watch the flame to avoid the coffee from getting too cold. Another feature of electric urns is their thermostats, which can help regulate the temperature of the coffee inside. This way, you can keep your coffee at the perfect temperature.