"Miles Bader" > wrote in message
...
> "Chuck Olson" > writes:
>
> No, you just push the big button, and a certain amount of liquid comes
> out of the spout (which is near the top); if you want more, you push the
> big button again. It really is kinda like operating a pump -- "Pushing"
> the big button is a sort of smooth stroke, so you can stop pushing at
> any point and the liquid stops immediately.
>
> It works pretty well (well the ones I've used have, anyway; Zojirushi is
> probably the brand you want, if you're going for high quality).
>
> -Miles

Thanks again, Miles - - I went to the flea market this morning and found 5
Air Pots of different makes and capacities. I think I even saw the Zojirushi
that you mentioned - - very interesting. Yes, I understand now how they
work - -

I appreciate your help,

Chuck