How sturdy is the plastic on the lid? My older bodum press has the silicone rim around the mesh, but the entire lid is SS.
1434386
The entire lid IS stainless.. Not plastic. Silicone & mesh plunger very sturdy AND you can replace it as needed, if the silicone wears down. There is plastic on the rim of the mesh that covers the pour spout but again seems pretty sturdy.
1434387
I sent this back due to the taste issue so I don't remember 100% I have entirely given up on French Presses and use the Aero press with great results.
1434388
The plastic part of the lid (which is under the stainless part of the lid) is pretty sturdy, but ours has finally broken after many years of daily use (can't remember exactly, but probably at least 10 years...). The plastic broke off from around the stainless stem. Unfortunately, while the filter disk is replaceable, Bodum has told us that the lid itself is not. But we love this coffee maker so much, we're buying a new one. Ten years is a pretty good run.
1434389
The inside parts of the lid are plastic and there is a silicone rim to keep the grounds from going around the mesh. We use ours every weekend since we bought it and it does not feel flimsy in anyway. It's actually very well made.
1434390
I have had this SS version only a month so can't really say as to the durability of the plastic on the lid. I don't put the lid in the pot until the coffee has brewed for four minutes. A recent purchaser complained of a "taste" associated with the lid (which may be caused by the plastic), so wait on the lid until through with brewing and that should solve any problem.
1434391
I have only used the pot about 10 time but the hole pot seams well made and it makes very good coffee.
1434392
It's a silicone gasket around a plastic disk with a metal mesh filter; my guess is that it'll need replacing every few years.
1980280
It's pretty tough plastic. We had rat/ant problems in our garage eating the dog food, which is why I bought this. I haven't had any problems with them biting into it or ants getting into the food since the lid is the spinning kind.
341251
No. The filter basket assembly is partly plastic with a very fine metal mesh. The seal on the press feels like silicone. Other than discoloration, I have not had any problems with it or think it is deteriorating in any way.
1950567
So far the silicone has been sturdy. It does have a raised lip. My daughter has dropped it a few times and it has held up very well!
446327
We've had this press for about 5 years, and use it to make two or three pots of coffee a day. It is by far my favorite press of the many we have owned. Originally, the carafe did not drip, but it has been dripping for several months now, and just seems to get gradually worse. We fill the mugs in the sink. I'm thinking of buying a new one if I can't find a replacement lid.
45376
Be careful when buying replacements that you get a genuine Bodum. The others will work but the press fits a little loose at carafe is slightly larger.
2094183
This is not the one I have. Mine has plastic lid and base, but interior "works" of the Press are metal.
1258772
The mesh is pretty sturdy. As with anything, you need to use common sense when loading it to make sure that your items don't puncture the mesh. We are very pleased with our purchase.
762515
The lid and the mounting surface for the lid are not silicone. The rest of it is food grade silicone though.
416066
I have not had any problems with this yet. I wasnt happy with the plastic spout, but it has held up nicely. We use it daily.
911253
I have two Frieling presses. Both lids fit well, but will shift a tiny bit when near the end of the pour. I just put a thumb on the lid to keep it from slipping forward once the angle gets too steep. The strainer assembly fits snugly -- takes some force to push it down or pull it out. The lids fit the carafe shape without being snug -- there's no gasket, and it doesn't take any force to set it on or remove it. - tkh
267157
The top of the lid is metal, but the underside is plastic. Well made, thick, not at all flimsy.
1108010
I am sorry to hear you are having a problem with your mesh filter. I screw my filter set together securely, but not too tight. Do you suppose your filter set is getting worn out? If not, maybe there is a manufacturing problem and Bodum or the store where you bought it would honor an exchange. Good luck, I love my Bodum french press.
1697161
I matched the replacement glass with the bodium coffee press at the office and it worked well.The next time someone broke the glass, I purchased the stainless steel bodum coffee press and did not have to worry about breaking the glass, etc.I found that I could clean the stainless steel model much better and the coffee was just as good. Cost of two replacement glass unit versus the stainless stell model was worth it. The stainless steel bodum coffee press is on its second tour in Afghanistan with me.
352201
Haven't noticed any rust and we've used this French press daily for several months. Much prefer this to my old bodum.
764998
The pressing handle is pretty sturdy. I have had one before this and the handle was never a problem. I am not sure if body is steel or aluminum.
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I have an earlier model with the same cover. I've dropped it several time while it was filled. Usually the lid stays on. +1 for a tight lid!