DaveR Senior Member Joined: 28 Feb 2002 Posts: 8 Location: New York Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: G.E.M. sas Perla Grinder: Pavoni Zip Drip: Technivorm KBT741
Posted Tue Apr 4, 2006, 8:17pm Subject: Grinder for drip that doesn't have the static problem?
Currently I am using the 551 Capresso for drip and a Pavoni Zip for espresso. I have a Technivorm 741 and need a better grinder. Will the Solis Maestro or Starbucks Barista Burr grinders give me the same static problem I have with the Capresso? Are there other choices?
itinerant Senior Member Joined: 1 Sep 2005 Posts: 899 Location: Vancouver Expertise: I live coffee
Posted Tue Apr 4, 2006, 10:17pm Subject: Re: Grinder for drip that doesn't have the static problem?
Some grinder designs reduce static more effectively than others, but as a rule of thumb upscale grinders usually do not have significant static issues. I don't see much static with Mazzer, Cimbali or Ditting grinders for example. I'd be harder put to recommend a low to mid end grinder to you that has no static issues, as I haven't stumbled across one myself. They surely exist but you'll have to wait for more people to chime in with specific recommendations.
GregW Senior Member Joined: 7 Mar 2006 Posts: 10 Location: Dallas Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Moka pot Grinder: Virtuoso Vac Pot: Yama 8 w Cory Rod Drip: Chemex, Press Pot,... Roaster: SC/TO
Posted Wed Apr 5, 2006, 9:54am Subject: Re: Grinder for drip that doesn't have the static problem?
I'm not sure about static with the 2 grinders you mentioned, but I have a different model Capresso (Infinity 565) and haven't had any static problems with it. It's the brushed chrome version with a grounded plug, which I think may both help with the static. I was able to get it from Bed, Bath & Beyond with a 20% off coupon.
Posted Wed Apr 5, 2006, 10:20am Subject: Re: Grinder for drip that doesn't have the static problem?
I also have the Infinity (black plastic housing) and while it does get a bit of static on the inside on dry days, it's not too bad and it doesn't have the Virtuoso problem of the grinds flying out of the chamber at all. So in other words, it has a little static but it poses barely any inconvenience.
Posted Wed Apr 5, 2006, 11:59am Subject: Re: Grinder for drip that doesn't have the static problem?
I've been using a KitchenAid ProLine grinder for drip and vac-pot for almost half a year now, and static is all but nonexistent. Probably due to the glass hopper, slow-moving burrs, lack of plastic in the body, and glass recepticle. To top it off, the ground coffee is incredibly consistent in size. They're a bit pricey, but it's built like a tank, and should last for quite some time. Occasionally, you can pick them up for $150 - $165, which is pretty good for the performance. Replacement burrs, when necessary, should also be easy to acquire.
The KA PL seems to have its fans and detractors, with negative comments due, potentially, to the claim that it can grind for espresso. Since espresso is not what you're after, this shouldn't be an issue. One very good point that most love about the grinder is the KA support, and guarantee.
DaveR Senior Member Joined: 28 Feb 2002 Posts: 8 Location: New York Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: G.E.M. sas Perla Grinder: Pavoni Zip Drip: Technivorm KBT741
Posted Wed Apr 5, 2006, 4:36pm Subject: Re: Grinder for drip that doesn't have the static problem?
Thanks for the suggestions. The KitchenAid Pro-line looks great but it is beyond my budget. The Solis Maestro seems to work or perhaps the Starbuck's version which can be gotten cheaper. My Capresso 551 actually does a decent job for regular drip coffee but it's messy.
mano Senior Member Joined: 11 Oct 2003 Posts: 94 Location: PA Expertise: Just starting
Posted Wed Apr 5, 2006, 6:52pm Subject: Re: Grinder for drip that doesn't have the static problem?
The KitchenAid A9 should fit the bill. You should be able to pick one up for around $100 or less. In the 2.5 years I've had mine there's been no static and I use it daily for drip and the Krups Moka Brew.
Posted Sat Apr 8, 2006, 9:29pm Subject: Re: Grinder for drip that doesn't have the static problem?
DaveR Said:
Thanks for the suggestions. The KitchenAid Pro-line looks great but it is beyond my budget. The Solis Maestro seems to work or perhaps the Starbuck's version which can be gotten cheaper. My Capresso 551 actually does a decent job for regular drip coffee but it's messy.
I had a Capresso Infinity (brushed chrome) for a few weeks before upgrading to Virtuoso. No static, but had more dust and less consistent grind than the Virtuoso. But I still think it was a v. good grinder and if static is the huge issue for you, mine was great. I also tried a black plastic $90 version of the Infinity for a few days and it worked the same as the chrome, including no static even though not a 3-prong plug IIRC.
Love the Virtuoso but hate the static. Got the latest grounds bin a week ago and it's a bit better than the previous version, but still lots of static (and slight white streaking). So I still use aluminum foil to line the bin, rock the grinder back and forth as its grinding, wait a minute to open, and get no static.
I guess I'd get the best grinder you can afford (ie, most consistent grind probably being most important feature), and then deal w/ whatever static issues arise. Searching old threads for "static" gave me lots of ideas. Maybe you can stick w/ the Capresso 551 and try some anti-static tricks until you can afford a better grinder?
Mlee Senior Member Joined: 24 Feb 2006 Posts: 53 Location: Beaufort sc Expertise: I love coffee
Grinder: Solis Maestro/ Rocky Drip: Presto Scandanavian Roaster: CO/SC/ Hottop
Posted Sun Apr 9, 2006, 5:01pm Subject: Re: Grinder for drip that doesn't have the static problem?
I have two of the Solis Maestro. One has a static problem with certain types of coffee. The other is static free. I have not quite figured out why that is.
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