Can old-school coffee makers really explode? How do they work?

Old-fashioned coffee makers do have the risk of explosion under certain conditions, but this risk can be avoided with proper use and maintenance. The device works by using an internal heating element to heat water to a boiling state, and then pipes the hot water into the coffee powder inside the coffee maker to extract the coffee. When using it, you should follow the operating specifications, regularly check and maintain the equipment, avoid using inferior materials or not cleaning it in time after long-term use to reduce the possibility of explosion.

In modern life, coffee has almost become a daily necessity, and coffee machines are a must-have appliance in every household, especially for those who have extremely high requirements for coffee. The classic experience brought by the old-fashioned coffee machine is still irreplaceable. In recent years, there have been constant rumors that old-fashioned coffee machines may explode, which makes people curious about their safety and working principles.

How Old-Fashioned Coffee Makers Work

The old-fashioned coffee machine is different from the automatic coffee machine we are familiar with. It relies more on manual operation. Its structure is relatively simple. It is mainly composed of a heating source, a water container, a container for coffee powder and a conduit connecting the two. The working principle is also relatively direct: put the ground coffee powder into the container for coffee powder, add an appropriate amount of water, boil the water by heating, and the steam rises through the conduit, passes through the coffee powder and mixes with water, and finally forms the coffee we are familiar with.

The reason why this type of coffee machine is loved by some people is, on the one hand, because the coffee it produces has a unique taste, and on the other hand, it brings people a sense of participation and ritual of handmade production.

Rumors of old coffee makers exploding

Can old-fashioned coffee machines really explode? To answer this question, we first need to understand that any electrical equipment may have safety problems due to improper use or aging. Old-fashioned coffee machines are designed for a long time, and some parts may have aging problems, such as overheating of the heating element and failure of the sealing ring, which may cause safety hazards. Improper operation, such as adding too much or too little coffee powder or water, may also cause abnormal internal pressure of the coffee machine, thus causing the possibility of explosion.

But it is worth noting that the possibility of such an explosion is not high. As long as we use and maintain the coffee machine correctly and avoid the above-mentioned behaviors that may cause safety hazards, the safety of the old-fashioned coffee machine is still guaranteed.

We also need to understand that compared with modern automatic coffee machines, the risk of explosion of old-fashioned coffee machines may indeed be higher, because modern coffee machines have taken various safety factors into consideration in their design, such as automatic power off and anti-dry burning functions, which greatly reduce the risk of use, while old-fashioned coffee machines rely more on manual operation to avoid risks.

Why do rumors about old coffee machines exploding appear? On the one hand, it may be because individual cases have been amplified and spread. On the other hand, it may also be because some people have a natural concern about old electrical equipment. Improper maintenance of old coffee machines or long-term use without necessary maintenance is also one of the reasons for the rumors.

Although old-fashioned coffee machines have certain safety risks, their safety is guaranteed as long as they are used and maintained correctly. For those who love old-fashioned coffee machines, as long as they pay more attention, they can still enjoy the classic coffee experience. Although modern automatic coffee machines provide a more convenient and safer option, the unique charm of old-fashioned coffee machines is irreplaceable.