Overall, we are very happy with the stovetop percolator. We prefer it over the electric percolator which we were replacing once per year because the heating element would burn out religiously on month 13. The stovetop percolator solved this issue, and we've had our Yosemite Percolator now for over 5 Years. It goes with us on our camping trips too (used on a campstove - NOT the campfire!). If I could suggest two improvements, they would be to inscribe the water-fill marks larger and more prominent. The way they are now is very very difficult to see. And while it's not to big a deal, I'm reminded every morning of this as I struggle to fill it to the desired level. Secondly, make the percolator knob out of glass. I'd pay an extra $3 for this, since I'm paying for it now to replace the old one.