SYBO SR-CP-50B Commercial Grade Stainless Steel Percolate Coffee Maker Hot Water Urn for Catering, 50-Cup 8 L, Metallic

This commercial-grade stainless steel percolator coffee and hot water urn has been put through its paces at a variety of events, including family reunions, workplace meetings, and weekend brunches, and the results have continuously surpassed my expectations. I came to enjoy how naturally the machine walked me through the brewing process from the minute I first filled its spacious 3.5 L capacity with water and coffee grounds. It was able to give up to thirty cups of freshly percolated coffee that were properly hot without requiring any guessing or frantic monitoring on my part. It was a fairly simple process to set up the urn for a breakfast that was served to sixteen people in the workplace. Simply securing the internal coffee basket, pouring in my favorite medium-roast grounds, and locking the top into place with a pleasing click were all that was required of me. As soon as the power indication light came on, I was able to leave the urn and begin preparing breakfast burritos, secure in the knowledge that the thermostat that was built into the urn would take care of maintaining the appropriate temperature for brewing. I was able to concentrate on meeting coworkers and arranging pastries because of the hands-off dependability of the appliance, which relieved me from the obligation of anxiously watching over stovetops or kettles.

This coffee urn has completely transformed our Sunday fellowship hour at church! Been using it weekly for about 2 months now and it's handled our congregation of 75+ coffee lovers without breaking a sweat. The brewing speed is impressive - makes 40 cups in just about 30 minutes which gives me plenty of time to set up before everyone arrives. The stainless steel construction feels really solid compared to our old plastic-bodied urn that was starting to look pretty beat up. So far no dents or scratches despite being hauled around and set up by different volunteers each week. The internal water level markings are actually useful - sounds basic but our previous urn had markings that wore off after a few months making it a guessing game. The spigot has a nice steady flow without dripping or leaking which was a constant issue with our last urn (and the reason for many coffee puddles on our fellowship hall floor!). One minor drawback is that it's fairly heavy when full, which can be challenging for some of our older volunteers to move. Also noticed that the first batch of coffee after cleaning sometimes has a slight metallic taste, but running a water-only cycle before brewing coffee solves this. The no-paper-filter design is convenient and environmentally friendly though it does mean a bit more cleanup afterwards. The heating element keeps coffee at the perfect temperature throughout our 2-hour fellowship time without burning it. Cleaning is straightforward too - just make sure to dry thoroughly to prevent water spots on the stainless steel. If your looking for a reliable coffee maker for large groups or events, this commercial urn is definately worth the investment!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

The old-fashioned coffee machine I used before was always very slow when making coffee. During peak hours, it was simply too busy to keep up, and the customers were also getting anxious while waiting. Now it's great. This one can not only be used to make coffee but also to boil water. Occasionally, when a large amount of hot water is needed, such as for making tea or other hot drinks, it comes in handy.

The first one I received dripped from the spigot. It was a very slow drip but I could not see keeping it. I sent it back and ordered another the same. Much better. No drips. however it is quite noisy and it reperks when heating up again after sitting awhile. Makes good coffee and overall I am happy.

I had the previous model in the kitchen at my Bed and Breakfast for 3 years and had to replace it because it started leaking. In fairness, it's almost always on, so it gets a lot of use. I use it exclusively for hot water (for tea, ramen, cocoa, cooking, cleaning, etc).Anyway, I went to my orders to find it and re-order and the new one arrived yesterday.1.) the filter will splash water back out at you now. It's shallower and the mesh is finer, so you have to pour water in slower. Tiring when you're holding up a full pitcher, and it slows me down significantly.2.) On the subject of slowing me down, the water level window is also a loser. It takes a little time to even begin to react to new water added (and I'm not even sure how they accomplished this defiance of the physics of water levels). If I'm not SLOW and CAREFUL I'll accidentally overfill it because the water level in the window takes like 20 seconds to accurately reflect the water level in the tank. Again, not ideal for a busy kitchen.3.) The lid is now flimsier and the connection is tighter, so it's more difficult to get into place and less likely to survive any accidents in the processI am NOT impressed by the re-design. This item is no longer for a busy kitchen. It's maybe for a hobbyist who doesn't need it very often. It's definitely not the workhorse the old one was. I'll be looking for something else immediately and I'm bummed I lost money on this and still have to use it until I can afford another one.CERTAINLY not for catering or larger commercial applications.