Bodum Columbia Double-Wall French Press

I’m no French press expert or nothing, but twelve continuous years of daily use and only had to replace a part 3 o 4 times in that time seems like a really good product. That’s approximately once every four years. That said I have never had any experience with a French press good or bad so I’m not really qualified to make any opinion.

Well ours just had another catastrophic failure - the plastic holding the mesh disintegrated while plunging today's brew. This is the 3rd or 4th failure in 12 years daily use. [image] I'm going to throw out the Bodum and get one of the many brands using 100 percent stainless plungers.

yes, i just had a look and mine is steel mesh with plastic support and the silicone ring. It looks as though, as you say, it should last for years. I've had a look around and it doesn't seem to difficult to get a replacement if needed. Have used mine for a couple of weeks now and really love it. Use it every day.