Does the mesh filter part have a raw edge cut or is it folded in to avoid the prickly edge when cleaning?
1391237
Its not folded over, but its cut clean and the mesh is fine enough that it is not ragged like some others I've had. I should mention that the tea leaves keep sneaking by the mesh somehow...so I'm not in love with this thing.
1391238
folded. one of the best presses I have ever owned. Bought one to use at the Starbucks store I manage.
1896096
This is not an ultra fine mesh. It's like a very fine. I measured the diameter of the holes and they appear to be 1/32". By the way, if you can see the individual holes in the mesh then it's not fine enough for finely ground coffee. It's definitely not one step less fine than a paper filter like another commenter stated. Nothing will get through a paper filter. One step less than that should be a super tight mesh (where you can't even make out the holes) and almost looks like a solid sheet of clear material. This is not that.
1593342
The narrow slots in the filter are going to stop most anything that doesn't dissolve in the septic tank. Lint from the washer, fibers from toilet paper, etc are going to clog any filter in time. I try to clean my filter about once a year at the maximum. The difference in this filter and the original one, put in when I had the drain field replaced, is part of the filter can remain in the outflow pipe while the inter filter is being hosed clean and replaced. Otherwise any floating debris in the tank will run into the outflow line when the filter is removed for cleaning. I had to have my perforated pipe drain system replaced with a "cap" type system about 5 years ago and it is working well. The narrow slots in the filter are going to stop most anything that doesn't dissolve in the septic tank. Lint from the washer, fibers from toilet paper, etc are going to clog any filter in time. I try to clean my filter about once a year at the maximum. The difference in this filter and the original one, put in when I had the drain field replaced, is part of the filter can remain in the outflow pipe while the inter filter is being hosed clean and replaced. Otherwise any floating debris in the tank will run into the outflow line when the filter is removed for cleaning. I had to have my... » Read More The narrow slots in the filter are going to stop most anything that doesn't dissolve in the septic tank. Lint from the washer, fibers from toilet paper, etc are going to clog any filter in time. I try to clean my filter about once a year at the maximum. The difference in this filter and the original one, put in when I had the drain field replaced, is part of the filter can remain in the outflow pipe while the inter filter is being hosed clean and replaced. Otherwise any floating debris in the tank will run into the outflow line when the filter is removed for cleaning. I had to have my perforated pipe drain system replaced with a "cap" type system about 5 years ago and it is working well. « Show Less
140640
Yes it has a wire mesh on the back side, these filters are as good as the ones I can buy locally only a little cheaper.
1903193
You have to carefully run finger under the metal mesh filter basket as the blades on underside are sharp. Once you have a finger in the rim of the mesh basket work your way around the edge until it pops off. Remove then rem the filter basket.
1728433
NO and it is surprisingly easy to clean considering the size of the mesh. I have had several months now and it is still getting better.
1483340
My filters have NO printing. But one side is more shiny and that's the side that goes toward the machine. Seems to be working very well, I even see more dirt trapped than with the originals!Bob
2035118
It has a reusuable screen filter but, in order to eliminate residue and rinsing, I use a slightly trimmed #2 cone paper filter instead. My screen filter stays in storage in case I run out of paper ones.
2230738
Best to use a Worm Drive saw and keep the cut line wet. What I do is to attach a sponge to the blade and keep the sponge wet. That stops the dust and the mesh.good luck.
319805
I have never cut the filter, but the filter appears to me to be thin enough material to be cut with a large pair of scissors.
1052494
I use paper filters inside of the mesh holder. Makes it easier to clean up.
1307775
It came with a filter made out of wire mesh. We've had it for over a year now and is still in good condition.
58596
No problem to clean... but there is an exposed sharp edge when you clean. Just don't do it drunk...
1749085
My French press has a two part filter, the mesh and a perforated disc with a coiled wire on the edge. It holds the mesh rigid when pressing the plunger. The shaft of the plunger unscrews from the two parts and are separate pieces which you can then see where to exchange the old mesh for the new, screw the shaft back on and voila! Back to making coffee....
452374
Not quite sure what the problem is: Yes, there are three parts to the "filter" which disassemble for cleaning purposes, but should be rethreaded together before using. I'm not aware of any plastic inside the unit.
239504
Plunger lid has a spout with mesh screen in it to filter any remaining grounds. Don't have any problem with grounds getting past that.
59313
I have never had this problem. I use paper filters all the time and have never used the mesh filter.