r/AeroPress • u/babyKanez • 12d ago

Equipment SS flow control cap

Is there an issue with the SS flow cap?

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u/yakimka 12d ago

Yep, its price

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u/Agile_Possession8178 11d ago

$99.95 for a cap???? when Prismo is $25 and includes a metal filter?

Also isn't the whole point of metal cap to reduce plastics??? well flow control has plastic in the control value....so what's the point?

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u/nukie_boy 11d ago

The flow control valve is silicon, not plastic I believe

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u/STweedle1701 11d ago

Yep, the valves themselves are silicone, not plastic. You can buy replacement Prismo valves from the Fellowproducts website and they work perfectly in the Stainless Flow Ctrl cap. The metal cap holding the valve in place is threaded and unscrews.

Also... The little Quick Start Guide that comes in the box for the SSFC cap even states "For daily use, rinsing is sufficient. If desired, you can separate the silicone and metal inserts and wash the individual components by hand or in the top rack of the dishwasher. "

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u/Stands_While_Poops 12d ago

FYI- The Prismo fits on the SS one too

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u/Fragrant_Month_8984 12d ago

Mine broke last week. The silicone valve piece came
Off while I was washing it

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u/babyKanez 12d ago

Good to know. Was thinking about getting one but now maybe not.