WARNING: The first percolator leaked along with a few other issues & Wayfair kindly replaced it. THANK YOU, WAYFAIR! The second percolator's only fault is it began leaking after the first few uses. Though this review is late in being reported, I would NEVER buy another Cuisinart Percolator!

This 2nd percolator perks long enough for the grounds to be thoroughly heated providing a robust flavor and heat is retained until the cord is unplugged. Speaking of the cord: it really works! There is absolutely "no jiggling" of the cord to make contact with the heating element which was a definite flaw with another brand!
But would I purchase again? NO WAY because it leaks just as the first one did. I AM WEARY OF CLEANING UP THIS DAILY MESS!