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Re:The Humble Brilliance of Italy's Moka Coffee Pot (2018) by RicoElectrico on Friday November 26, 2021 @05:48AM (#29349069)
IDK why they use rubber whereas knock-offs use silicone gaskets which make a more tight seal (even if said knockoffs never really work).

The knockoffs don't function properly (burn and spit coffee) probably due to different dimensions - I invite anyone to explain what is so critical about the original design. Here's one that doesn't work: https://homla.com.pl/mia-mokka-zestaw-kawiarka-czarna-z-2-fi...

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Re:The Humble Brilliance of Italy's Moka Coffee Pot (2018) by yobbo on Friday November 26, 2021 @08:34AM (#29350064)
> what is so critical about the original design

Maybe material/thickness which acts as thermal buffer and prevents too quick heating?

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Re:The Humble Brilliance of Italy's Moka Coffee Pot (2018) by RicoElectrico on Friday November 26, 2021 @08:44AM (#29350122)
I do not think so, the knockoff uses more aluminum than Moka Express.
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