I have went thru 6 percolators since the beginning of the year.  I love using a percolator and this does brew good coffee but after using it a couple of time the coffee comes out like water.  Very disappointed with how they don't last.  Did not drop it and I always wash it.  I use the 4cup and when I wake up and want a cup of coffee and it brews like water it ruins my morning.  Really like the percolator but it doesnt last.  
The cover is constantly breaking as well.