Russell Hobbs Coffee Percolator
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| Coffee Percolator Model CP1 | |
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| Manufacturer | Russell Hobbs |
| Production years | 1952 |
| Production location | (unknown) |
This automatic electric coffee percolator was the first Russell Hobbs appliance. It features a bimetallic strip temperature control, coffee strength adjustment and a primrose ceramic jug – other colours became available later.
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[edit] How it works
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The heating element heats water which this flows over ground coffee as it is forced through a pipe due to the pressure of boiling. When the coffee is made the bimetalic strip turns the machine off.
[edit] Memories
We had 3 for wedding presents in 1964.One was yellow, one was blue and the other had a pattern on and came with jug and basin to match.We had them for years and used them always.I have always used a percolator,they make the best coffee.
— Pat Gallimore
I wasn't around when this was invented, but I don't think the exhibit description of the colour is correct. Unless the company's scientists had also also been working on genetically-engineered pale green primroses...
— Anon
[edit] In the Science Museum
Source: Andie Smith
Entry: No: E2007.318.1
Inv: L2008-4014
This object is currently on display in the Dan Dare & the Birth of Hi-Tech Britain exhibition at the Science Museum, London.