redtag Senior Member Joined: 18 Aug 2012 Posts: 1 Location: PNG Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Sunbeam 6910 Grinder: Sunbeam EM0480
Posted Sat Aug 18, 2012, 9:16pm Subject: I need good grinder but idiot proof
My 6 year old EM480 has passed its used by date and will be replacing our 6910 with most likely a Giotto Rocket. I cannot buy the Giotto until the house renovation is complete next year. However, I should be able to seek in a new grinder now (especially after I place some pebbles into the EM480). I am look for a grinder that will suit the Giotto, dose-less, easy to use-set with auto measured grind dose (I am away for half the year and my technophobic wife will be the operator) and in the range of $400-700. Does the Compak K3T fit the requirements?
Arabicafreak Senior Member Joined: 18 Aug 2012 Posts: 2 Location: Australia Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: breville BES900 Grinder: bs800
Posted Sat Aug 18, 2012, 10:51pm Subject: Re: I need good grinder but idiot proof
The Breville smart grinder bs 800 does a great job conical burr and one of the least messy grinders around and best value grinder under $500.00 in Australia they now sell for less than $200.00
Posted Sun Aug 19, 2012, 10:13am Subject: Re: I need good grinder but idiot proof
Arabicafreak Said:
The Breville smart grinder bs 800 does a great job conical burr and one of the least messy grinders around and best value grinder under $500.00 in Australia they now sell for less than $200.00
I have the Smart Grinder, and I think it looks very nice next to my BDB, and I get excellent espresso out of it. That being said, I wouldn't recommend it. I frequently want to go in between steps, and it is too inconsistent with grind volume for me to trust that it will work for my wife.
calblacksmith Moderator Joined: 25 Nov 2007 Posts: 5,652 Location: Riverside, Ca, U.S.A. Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: ECM Veneziano A1 Grinder: Many different commercial Vac Pot: 40s era Silex Drip: Milita, Bunn&Curtis... Roaster: Cast iron pan, gas burner
Posted Thu Aug 23, 2012, 10:59am Subject: Re: I need good grinder but idiot proof
A side note here.
I inspect tools that are used in aircraft manufacture and I have not yet seen anything that truly is idiot proof! NEVER UNDERESTAMATE THE ABILITY OF AN IDIOT TO MESS SOMETHING UP!
That is a comment in general and not intended to apply to anyone in particular!!!
In real life, my name is Wayne P.
Feed the newbs, starve the trolls and above all enjoy what you drink!
Posted Thu Aug 23, 2012, 11:32pm Subject: Re: I need good grinder but idiot proof
So true that idiots are everywhere (myself included). Anyway, all grinders are mechanical and sooner or later something might break or need servicing. I have never encountered service from any company regardless of industry that is better then Baratza's. I have heard that Kyle and his team is legendary in taking care of their customers but it wasn't until recently that I needed to take advantage. No receipt, No questions, no problem and no costs incurred by myself with shipping etc. I was a nobody that sent a simple email and got the royal treatment twice. This is why I will highly recommend the Vario or Preciso. If your budget permits and you want something that is commercial industry standard go for a used Mazzer Major or Super Jolly with new burrs. With your budget it'll probably be used and abused but it"ll still be bulletproof.
Posted Fri Aug 24, 2012, 8:59pm Subject: Re: I need good grinder but idiot proof
calblacksmith Said:
A side note here.
I inspect tools that are used in aircraft manufacture and I have not yet seen anything that truly is idiot proof! NEVER UNDERESTAMATE THE ABILITY OF AN IDIOT TO MESS SOMETHING UP!
That is a comment in general and not intended to apply to anyone in particular!!!
Symbols: = New Posts since your last visit = No New Posts since last visit = Newest post
Forum Rules: No profanity, illegal acts or personal attacks will be tolerated in these discussion boards. No commercial posting of any nature will be tolerated; only private sales by private individuals, in the "Buy and Sell" forum. No cross posting allowed - do not post your topic to more than one forum, nor repost a topic to the same forum. Who Can Read The Forum? Anyone can read posts in these discussion boards. Who Can Post New Topics? Any registered CoffeeGeek member can post new topics. Who Can Post Replies? Any registered CoffeeGeek member can post replies. Can Photos be posted? Anyone can post photos in their new topics or replies. Who can change or delete posts? Any CoffeeGeek member can edit their own posts. Only moderators can delete posts. Probationary Period: If you are a new signup for CoffeeGeek, you cannot promote, endorse, criticise or otherwise post an unsolicited endorsement for any company, product or service in your first five postings.
= No New Posts since last visit 