We have a Axiom 12 cup automatic. We have been having issues with the hot water spiket dripping. Any ideas why and how to fix? Thanks

How old is it? Are you in a 'hard water' area? Has it ever been descaled?

The heating system should have an automatic fill valve that limits water pressure to 12 PSI or so. Filling with water at either full street or well pump pressure can cause the relief valve to open. Many times after opening, the relief valve will not re-seat properly resulting in a steady drip. You may need to replace the valve if it will not stop leaking.

The radiators at high points on the loop should have valves that may be operated to let air out while the system fills via the automatic fill. You can read more about this here:

Guide to Fixing an Air Bound Hot Water Heating System Procedure 1 Using...

If you lack these valves. it can be done via this method:

Guide to Fixing an Air Bound Hot Water Heating System Procedure 2 Using...

Good luck!

The Axiom uses a water level probe to keep the heater tank filled with water at a set level. The hot water facet takes water directly from the top of the tank. It's gravity fed with only the weight of the top portion of the water (the hottest area) to flow into the faucet. It is possible that your faucet 'Boot' or spring is bad and needs replacement. But it's designed to give you a single cup of hot water. Do not expect to fill a pot (or large french press) with this faucet.
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(the parts manual) https://catalog.bunn.com/public/docs/39131.0000/E17/01/000/39131.0000.pdf

Here is what is said in the manual:

"Direct the steam arm on the drip tray.
Open the steam/hot water knob until a
steady stream of water is dispensed. Close
the knob. Insert the filter holder into the
brew head to pre-heat the filter holder.
The machine is now ready to dispense
coffee."

There are overflow apertures at the back of the pot, might it be there is slightly more water than the 12 cup capacity? or Does it leak from the top of the basket.. that would indicate that there is some blockage where the coffee exits the filter basket. I have also noticed that if you use a very fine grind the drip process is slowed down and the water backs up. See if that helps, if not ask again stating what you have tried.

well i can only do so much from this end but the valves are locate in rear up on top they will b after the water spikets they shuld have a electronic soilenoid valve as well u neer a small 8inch pipe wrench should do and a screw driver its pretty self explanitary

Coffee overflowing onto the counter is a common complaint found in response to many automatic drip coffee makers. The following are potential solutions that can be used to rule out "operator error" vs. a defect or malfunction:

1. Do not "pack" or otherwise overfill the cone/basket with grinds.
2. Ensure you are using the correct grind for an automatic drip coffee maker, neither too fine nor too course. (See instruction manual.)
3. Do not overfill with water. Use the carafe to pour water into the reservoir. This is because a "cup" in coffee terms is defined as 6 oz, not 8 oz. Note: Some coffee makers define as little as 5 oz as a cup.
4. Make sure the filter cone/basket clicks into place and that the carafe is centered and pushed all the way in.
5. Try a permanent filter rather than a paper filter or vice versa.
6. Only use the correct permanent or paper filter (see manual).
7. Verify that the Pause 'n Serve button isn't sticking. If it is activated too long the brew will escape over the top of the cone/basket. This may be more apt to happen if the alignment of the carafe and the basket is incorrect.
8. Clean your machine with vinegar or as instructed by your user manual at least three times per year, more if your water supply is hard. A properly cleaned machine is less likely to suffer a burned out heating element, to take too long to brew, to produce "off" tasting coffee, or to clog and overrun the filter basket as the water runs through the grinds.
9. Ensure that the coffee machine is sitting level on the counter.

Manual Not Listed On Website, but Information on Coffee Amount is.

http://www.focuselectrics.com/catalog.cfm?dest=itempg&itemid=2318&secid=54&linkon=category&linkid=21

Coffee Amounts

How much coffee should I use?

4-Cup Quik Drips - We recommend using 1 tablespoon automatic drip or ""all grind"" coffee for each cup being made. You can adjust the amount to suit your personal preference but DO NOT USE MORE THAN 2 TABLESPOONS per cup being made. If more than 2 tablespoons per cup are used flooding of the basket may occur.

10 and 12 Cup Quik Drips - We recommend using 1 tablespoon automatic drip or ""all grind"" coffee for each cup being made. If making less than 4-cups of coffee, add an extra tablespoon of coffee for better flavor. You can adjust the amount of coffee used to suit your personal preference.

Had the same problem with mine. Got a technician to have a look. Inside the fridge at the back there's an overflow tray. CHeck if this is not blocked. Clear it by putting a tray behind your fridge under the overlfow pipe and pour hot water through the overflow tray inside the fridge. Sometimes food gets stuck in there and nobody thinks to clear this out. Mine was easily unblocked and now its stopped leaking.

If the DCC-2000m is filled past the 12-cup mark, there is a spill gauge at the back that will allow the coffeemaker to keep the cup count exactly at 12 cups.