I have that pot and have had it for a number of years, its been a very reliable pot. I get those drips from time to time, using a flathead screwdriver on the stems will fix that. Just twist it one way or the other until the drip stops. If you get a weird stream when pouring, thats usually when you have debris clogging the spout. Some guys use a hook, I like to use a finishing nail to clear any debris.