When you’re at home or at work, part of your routine is probably filling up a coffee maker with water. But what if you could get a coffee maker that automatically fills up with water for you? If you have a Keurig, then you can create a coffee maker that will do just that.
Create an Automatic Water Filling System
There are several tutorials that tell you exactly how to fit your Keurig with a system to be able to automatically fill. It largely comes down to having a coffee maker with a reservoir and having a float valve with the right dimensions. This float valve will largely be responsible for shutting off the water once the reservoir is actually filled.
Some of the tutorials recommend that you actually use the same water supply line from your fridge. Others, however, recommend a line from an ice maker or a similar source. Whichever tutorial you choose, make sure that the fittings are snug so that you avoid leaks.
How Automatic Water Filling Systems Work
When you set up an automatic water filling system, you are basically setting up a system that will fill the water reservoir of your coffee maker until it reaches a certain point. At that time, a switch will tell the water flow to shut up, which helps you avoid spills and leaks. This system not only keeps the reservoir on your coffee maker filled but also makes it easier to start your pot of coffee in the morning. You can simply pour in new grounds and push a button to start up your coffee maker.