Depending on lighting conditions, it's sometimes difficult to see how much water has been put into the reservoir of a coffeemaker.

I propose adding a small light inside the coffeemaker, shining down on the surface of the water being shown in the reservoir's window.
-- goldbb, Feb 09 2010

I'm not sure if this is relevant, but many kettles have a light like this. The light is usually in the water rather than above it.
-- MaxwellBuchanan, Feb 09 2010


I have had difficulty seeing the water level too, but I wonder if the cost of adding a light might make the cost of the coffee maker too expensive. Hence maybe a little penlite swinging from the barrel, affixed by duct tape and string might be in order?
-- blissmiss, Feb 09 2010


Put some coffee grains in the water. Then it will show up better against the scale.
-- 8th of 7, Feb 09 2010


I think that a miniature buoy, with a bell and flashing light, should be crafted for that purpose.
-- DrWorm, Feb 09 2010


Martha Stewart advice coming from 8th. Never, ever thought I'd see the day. Good little tip there 8th of 7. Pretty good little tip.
-- blissmiss, Feb 10 2010


I think he might be playing a joke [blissmiss].
Placing grounds in the reservoir would end up plugging the intake I would think.

I like the idea but isn't it just easier to fill it from the pot itself so you know how much you are filling it in the first place?
-- 2 fries shy of a happy meal, Feb 10 2010


You would use logic and rational advice to critique an idea, would you...you...you...brainiac you!
-- blissmiss, Feb 10 2010


Further to [2 fries with the long username]'s point, I have noticed that the amount of water in the reservoir is nearly the same as the amount that was in the carafe right before I poured it into the reservoir. Close enough, at any rate.
-- tatterdemalion, Feb 10 2010



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