IMAWriter Senior Member Joined: 4 Jul 2002 Posts: 5,462 Location: Brentwood, TN Expertise: I live coffee
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Posted Tue May 3, 2005, 6:28pm Subject: Re: Modifying Rocky Doserless switch for continuous grind
ChicagoSandy Said:
uh, what about turning off the main switch, duct taping the grind switch in the "on" position, and using only the main switch to turn the grinder on and off? Totally reversible and no chance of electrocution. Ugly, though. (Use black duct tape).
NSbrewer Senior Member Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 6 Location: Nova Scotia Expertise: I like coffee
Posted Sat Jan 12, 2008, 1:45pm Subject: Re: Modifying Rocky Doserless switch for continuous grind
I like the idea of moving the power switch to the front and using the Radio Shack jumpers but I instead used a 10 amp automotive fuse as a jumper - More security? It seems to work fine. Can anybody reccommend the proper amperage? I did have to use needle-nosed pliers to squeeze the Rocky's spade connectors together a wee bit for good grip. Chris
earlds Senior Member Joined: 16 Nov 2003 Posts: 488 Location: Mobile
Posted Thu Jun 12, 2008, 6:57am Subject: Re: Modifying Rocky Doserless switch for continuous grind
Im sorry I missed this thread when it was new..But another way to remove the spring action from the front switch is to remove the spring itself,You can do this [takes about ten minutes also]by removing the bottom plate and popping out the front switch ,and then carefully open the switch and remove the spring.Unplug the thing first of course..
Posted Sun Jun 22, 2008, 7:54am Subject: Re: Modifying Rocky Doserless switch for continuous grind
Dan:
Could I place a second kill switch (like the one on the side) in the front? Then no re-wiring needed, nor any compromise of safety. One would simply have two kill switches, one on the side, one in the front.
Posted Sun Jun 22, 2008, 5:46pm Subject: Re: Modifying Rocky Doserless switch for continuous grind
Your could add another switch, but three switches sounds like overkill. Some commercial grinders have a simple on/off toggle switch (e.g., La Cimbali Junior). If I were concerned about the grinder running unattended for long periods but didn't want to "stand there like the village idiot" (Jim Schulman's words <g>) pressing the stock rocker switch , I would replace the kill switch with a timer switch.
earlds Senior Member Joined: 16 Nov 2003 Posts: 488 Location: Mobile
Posted Sun Jun 22, 2008, 8:35pm Subject: Re: Modifying Rocky Doserless switch for continuous grind
djitter Said:
Dan:
Could I place a second kill switch (like the one on the side) in the front? Then no re-wiring needed, nor any compromise of safety. One would simply have two kill switches, one on the side, one in the front.
If you pop out the front switch and pop the back off the front switch and remove the little spring inside that makes the front switch a spring switch then the front switch becomes an off on switch .Am I missing something here .I thought thats what ,we were trying to do with this thread ..Anyway if I am mistaken it wont be the first time..I did this to my Rocky a while back and it sure makes grinding easier.Im not worried about forgetting that Im grinding coffee,maybe in a few more years that will be a problem...
Posted Sat Jun 28, 2008, 6:49am Subject: Re: Modifying Rocky Doserless switch for continuous grind
Dan:
Now that I read my lasting posting, I see I described very badly what I had in mind. You are right, 3 switches is too much, but that was not what I meant. What really meant to ask: Could I replace the existing front spring-loaded switch with a kill switch identical to the existing switch on the side? In other words, end up with a total of two kill switches, one in the front and the existing one on the side? As "earlds" says, I could also remove the spring creating a perfectly good kill switch without needing to purchase a new one. But I'm anxious about disassembling an electrical switch, and doubt a replacement switch would cost much. Thanks for all the suggestions.
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