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Sunbeam EM0480, Review
Jan 24th, 2006, 10:21am
 
After a weekends use of the new Sunbeam EM0480 I have come to the conclusion that it is an awesome grinder.  Not only becuase of the fact that it is very cheap, but becuase of it's design.  In the Sunbeam "pro" series, this is definatly the standout contender.

Gaggia Carezza and Sunbeam EM0480
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This is a doserless connical burr grinder with a $170 price tag!  I got mine from the Good Guys - this was the price they offered it to me over the phone without haggling for cash.  The RRP is $199, but I've not heard anyone pay more than $180 even at Myer or DJ's.  That's a lot less than the LUX and way less than the Rocky if you're looking for a doserless machine.

So what are the downsides I hear you ask?  What's the step adjustment like?  What's the grind like... etc etc.  Before this I owned a Saeco MC2002, which ground easily fine enough for the Carezza, but I wanted a doserless.  So keep in mind that I've only had it running for the weekend, so these are my initial thoughts.  Also, just a note to say that I have no affiliation with Sunbeam in any way, I just brought their product.

First of all - the things I like about the EM0480 (and there are a lot):
- The grind is awesome.  I find it much more "powderie" than the Saeco.  I'm not sure if its an illusion, or because I'm grinding straight into the PF, but it seems that way.
- The price is awesome - at this price, it's definatly a "category killer" in my book.
- The warrenty is awesome - 5 year engine replacement warrenty and a 12 month machine replacement guarantee.  It amazes me nowadays how companies can back their stuff with this type of warrenty?  They are certinly confident of this thing at the very least.
- The grind speed is the same full or empty.  This is good, because it means that the grinding speed is geared (like it says on the box) so that the machine runs at a slower speed than the motor is capable of - and thus less heat transference to the beans.
- The hopper can be removed with beans in it.  There are 2 small spring loaded catches that push together when you take the hopper off.
- Very clear clicks between settings.  So even thou it's not stepless, there are very clear audible clicks between the settings, so if you want to go up one it's easy to hear.
- The grind setting for espresso is in the middle of the range.  I'm grinding on about 11, and there are more than 20 settings - this is great, instead of skirting with the finest grind available you have plenty of room to move.  (or make turkish, or grind for a plunger too!)
- VERY easy to remove/clean the burrs.  The top is easily removable, with a push of a button and a twist. (that's it - really!)  You can lift the burrs directly out at that point!
- The switch on the machine is awesome - heavy duty, no messing about!  And it's on the side too so it's not getting in the way!
http://images15.fotki.com/v267/photos/4/43001/1922866/SunbeamGrinder004-vi.jpg50...

Suggestions I would make to Sunbeam if they were listening:
- I'd replace the plastic PF holder with a stainless one.  I know they are looking at keeping the price down, but fabrication of a stainless or even chromed brass PF holder would be definatly the way to go.  Such a cool steel switch and such a crappy plastic PF handle Sad  I may have to get down the local steel fab place with a tray of VB and see what I can come up with!
- When you take the bean hopper off, you are very likely to move the grinder settings.  I'm not sure there's a way round this becuase you move the top section that the hopper is attached to when you change grind settings.  I don't take the hopper off much anyhow, so that's no biggie.
- The markings for the settings aren't as well lined up with the arrow as they could be - the audible clicks are an easy way to tell a single grind movement up or down, but the arrow doesn't point directly at each setting.  This could be improved, but mostly I guess it's a guide, and then once you're close you test a few out by going up or down, and checking each pour.

That's it.  Sunbeam - I think you have done a really good job on this.

Oh.... I almost forgot.  There is a problem with ALL doserless grinders I believe, where some stray grinds come flying out in different directions.  Now, I'm not sure that this would be everyones cup of tea - but I hate "bench wipedown", I got the doserless so there'd be LESS messing about cleaning up after a grind.  For me, it's definatly not as much about the asthetics, more the practicality.  The rubber base on the Sunbeam does come out easily for cleaning strays, and there is very little stray that goes on the bench anyhow, but very little is still too much for me!

So, I've applied all my design skills to this problem and stolen someone elses idea.  It's based on Boris's "Rocky Grind Catcher" - top marks on that one mate! (http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1136257294)

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Reply #1 - Jan 24th, 2006, 12:13pm
 
This looks like a great grinder.  Most of the Sunbeam "cafe series" stuff has a good solid feel to it. The price is awesome as is the warranty. What does the "auto" setting on the switch do, Andy?
This would appear to be an absolutely obvious point of reference for anyone wanting to buy a good grinder at any price. Doesn't seem to have the hideous plastic that one expects at this price and to my eye looks a damn sight better than many grinders costing 2, 3 and 4 times as much.

I would be mighty peeved if I'd spent $150 to $400 on a grinder the week before this came out, let me tell you.  In fact, I could imagine a few "unwanted prize" or "unwanted gift" de Longhis and Luxes (complete with grinds) turning up at DJs and Myers round about now Cool
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Reply #2 - Jan 24th, 2006, 2:59pm
 
Ahhh ha!  - I did forget the "AUTO" part.

This is another TOP mark with the Sunbeam.  If you look closely at the PF holder, you can see at the centre of it is a small silver button.  When set to auto, if you put the PF into the holder you can push it forward and it depresses that small silver button and starts the machine!  So it all becomes a one handed operation!  (can't believe I missed that bit!)

I agree with what you are saying about an "obvious point of reference", which is why I believe this is a "category killer" - it will pretty much wipe the floor with the competition.  I would be VERY interested in a side by side comparison with the Rocky too?  Perhaps this can be organised at some point soon.
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Reply #3 - Jan 31st, 2006, 11:57pm
 
These grinders look nice. Alan Frew has just posted his review on his site
http://www.coffeeco.com.au/articles/sunbeamgrinder.html

He rates it as a category killer. A bit disturbing about the plastic ears for the burr carrier engagement though. I guess you need some excuse to buy a Mazzer.
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Reply #4 - Feb 2nd, 2006, 10:25am
 
Do you find the adjustment steps are a bit large like Alan does? Too bad the design doesn't seem to allow for microstepping the way the Lux does because it seems the Sunbeam is better in every other way.

As for the PF holder, that is the same one fitted to the Lux and doserless Iberital which have the same burr set as the Sunbeam so I guess they just bought those parts.

I've compared a Lux with a Rocky and Mazzers and the grind quality of all of them are the same (once the Rocky burrs have been tightened with some teflon tape) so i imagine the Sunbeam would be just as good too.

I love the grinds catcher!!!

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Reply #5 - Feb 4th, 2006, 8:52am
 
Wow - thats a great review from Alan (as per usual!)  - I'm now VERY happy about the purchase too!

For me, I didn't find that big a deal with the grind settings?  I have it dialed in, and I've moved it once or twice when I changed blends, but I have always got a lovely shot so far.

And Alan's gonna start selling them too... well... I'm sold.
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Reply #6 - Feb 5th, 2006, 11:15am
 
Great review, Andy.  The machine does sound "awesome". I especially like the fact the hopper can be removed while still retaining its load of beans.

And consistent speed irrespective of the weight of beans on the burrs is also good.

Just a word in defence of the plastic  portafilter holder.  It  has to be made from a flexible material  to accommodate different size portafilters.

Well done.

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Reply #7 - Feb 5th, 2006, 5:44pm
 
AndyCJ,
Thanks for the review. I've been an owner of a Lux for a year now and was looking at buying one for my sister (who I'm slowly converting). Although happy with my Lux I've been swayed towards the Sunbeam EM0480 for my sis. Thanks.
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Reply #8 - Feb 6th, 2006, 12:38pm
 
Nice work peak - I suspect a lot of people will be buying this instead of the LUX considering it's got the exact same burrset and it's $80 cheaper!

I get what you're saying too Robusto about the plastic holder, they also supply 2 different ones, one for cheap-o (crappy) alloy PF machines and one for "commercial" ones.
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Reply #9 - Feb 8th, 2006, 1:10pm
 
Nice review Andy, I'm sure a lot of people that need a grinder will appreciate it too.

One question though... is the "auto" button a momentary or a timed switch?

ie: when you pull the group handle back does it stop instantly?

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Reply #10 - Feb 9th, 2006, 1:17pm
 
My first impression in the shop was that the EM0480 is very SOLID.  I bought myself one from MYER today, they price matched Goodguys phone quote of $179, I was happy with that.. I wasn't ready to part with $400 + for a Rocky.

I'll post up some thoughts once I've used it.

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Reply #11 - Feb 9th, 2006, 1:19pm
 
No offence AndyCJ but that catcher thingo that you've made out of what looks to be an old 2Lt milk container isn't the most aesthetically pleasing piece of brewing equipment I've ever seen.  Sure it looks very effective but I don't know whether I can do that to my new grinder..
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Reply #12 - Feb 9th, 2006, 7:34pm
 
I know, I'm late in on this thread, Andycj, that is a kick-arse piece of kit at any price and for 170 bucks it's a steal!
Well done and nice review also.
Why would you plonk down money on a Mazzer (like I did 12 months ago) or a Rocky for that matter when there is this type of value out there?
Some of these established manufacturers might start suffering a case of "Emperor's new clothes"

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Reply #13 - Feb 10th, 2006, 10:06am
 
Ok, fired up the Sunbeam last night and all is well.. grinds fine enough for Silvia.. JUST.  

AF, the "AUTO" function is GREAT!  You press the portafilter into the plastic guide and up against the steel button, it grinds until you release the portafilter.. best option I've seen on a grinder.. it give you complete 1 handed grind capability..

Cheers to Sunbeam..  Cool

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Reply #14 - Feb 10th, 2006, 5:34pm
 
OK Paulie - so my grind catcher ain't the most attractive bit of kit out there.... I'll give you that.

But it does it's job, and I'm a practical man.

I also dig the one handed grinding - almost as much as the no-handed bench wipe-up Wink
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Reply #15 - Feb 13th, 2006, 11:21am
 
yeah, apart from the aesthetics, I love your catcher. Might have to make something similar myself...
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Reply #16 - Mar 7th, 2006, 1:29pm
 
Andy, you wouldn't believe it but I've had to go down the catcher road too.. the EM makes way too much mess to have to hoover loose coffee grind from the kitchen bench!!

I have a little bit of a problem with my EM.. I have a Silvia machine and use the grind to overflow, level off and then tamp routine.  I find myself using the absolute finest possible setting on the EM grinder..

What settings are you guys using.. I wonder if I got a DUD??

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Reply #17 - Mar 8th, 2006, 2:51pm
 
Definatly doesn't sound right Paulie?

I'm using between 10 and 12 depending on the beans!  I've got heaps of leaway?  I've read that Alan Frew tested his on a Silvia which is notorious for needing super fine, and I believe he was at round 10?!?

Check his review (think it's in a recent newsletter on his site)
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Reply #18 - Mar 8th, 2006, 10:32pm
 
paulie338 wrote on Feb 10th, 2006, 10:06am:
Ok, fired up the Sunbeam last night and all is well.. grinds fine enough for Silvia.. JUST.  

AF, the "AUTO" function is GREAT!  You press the portafilter into the plastic guide and up against the steel button, it grinds until you release the portafilter.. best option I've seen on a grinder.. it give you complete 1 handed grind capability..

Cheers to Sunbeam..  Cool

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Solis Maestro Plus has offered that functionality for a number of years - and from all reports it actually grinds into the porta filter unlike the Sunbeam.  Wink
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Reply #19 - Mar 9th, 2006, 8:16am
 
Thanks for that Metreo.

I didn't buy the Solis Maestro Plus for 2 reasons;

1. It was $100 dearer than the Sunbeam
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2. It's UGLY!

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Reply #20 - Mar 9th, 2006, 2:31pm
 
paulie338 wrote on Mar 9th, 2006, 8:16am:
Thanks for that Metreo.

I didn't buy the Solis Maestro Plus for 2 reasons;

1. It was $100 dearer than the Sunbeam
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I wonder if I got a DUD??

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Metreo wrote on Mar 8th, 2006, 10:32pm:
paulie338 wrote on Feb 10th, 2006, 10:06am:
Ok, fired up the Sunbeam last night and all is well.. grinds fine enough for Silvia.. JUST.  

AF, the "AUTO" function is GREAT!  You press the portafilter into the plastic guide and up against the steel button, it grinds until you release the portafilter.. best option I've seen on a grinder.. it give you complete 1 handed grind capability..

Cheers to Sunbeam..  Cool

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Solis Maestro Plus has offered that functionality for a number of years - and from all reports it actually grinds into the porta filter unlike the Sunbeam.  Wink


By the way, the Sunbeam does grind into the portafilter and you can do it with one hand.  

I didn't INTEND to buy a DUD.  If I got a DUD, like any consumer product, I'd take it back.  The quality of my espresso is not suffering,  I am encountering no problems with the grinder whatsoever, I was simply curious what other peoples settings were.

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Reply #22 - Mar 10th, 2006, 1:09pm
 
Hi Paulie,

From the avatar piccie it would appear you have a Silvia partnered with your EM0480, should be a great partnership Cool by the way.

Something that you might like to try, is to reset your grind to a coarser setting and then gradually work your way in until you get the shot timing back into the ballpark of 25-30 seconds. The Over Pressure Valve on a Silvia is usually set to around 15 BAR to protect the pump, not control the pressure through the shot.

However, if you start trying to setup your grind from the fine end of the scale and work up, you end up working against the setting of the OPV at 15 BAR and this is way too high to pour decent espressos. By starting at the coarse end of the scale and working your way in, you end up with the correct pressure of between 8-10 BAR as dictated by the resistance of the coffee puck, not the OPV..... and the coffee will be sooo much better too Grin,

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Reply #23 - Mar 10th, 2006, 4:11pm
 
Sounds like a plan to me.

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Reply #24 - Mar 14th, 2006, 11:47am
 
Now you are talking Mal.. I will do that tonight.. that sounds exactly like the problem.. now that you mention it, the extraction goes blond very early.. I was starting to think that my seeds weren't fresh..

Thanks!! I'll let you know how I go.

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Reply #25 - Mar 14th, 2006, 1:16pm
 
I'm using a Em0480 with a silvia and seem to be using a setting around 4 or 5. Gives a double shot in about 25 seconds using around 2 and 3/4  level scoops of coffee. I've only had both a week so still experimenting, but happy at the moment.

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Reply #26 - Mar 14th, 2006, 3:30pm
 
Mattb, that's awesome that we have the same combo.. me I've had my Silvia for a good 4 months or so now, most of which I survived (only just) by buying ground coffee from Mocopan.
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Reply #27 - Mar 16th, 2006, 9:23pm
 
I have noticed with roasted coffee i got from the coffee company a week ago i need to use a grind around 2 or 3, but with fresh home roasted coffee i'm using 4 or 5 as stated above.

Just ordered a PID and associated bits and pieces should have temp nice a stable very soon. Can't wait. Smiley

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Reply #28 - Mar 22nd, 2006, 1:47pm
 
well silly old me has gone back to the lowest setting possible on my EM grinder.. if I try extracting the coffee having used a grind setting of 10, I can fill the entire cup (120mls) in about 10 seconds.. plus I can't tamp that any harder or fit any more coffee in the basket..
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Reply #29 - Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:47pm
 
Yeah i think there is something strange going on with this grinder. I think is settles or some thing. Last night after cleaning it i was grinding on 1 and it was just fine enough, then this morning without changing anything (same coffee, dose, basket and grind setting) it choked my silvia. Take it back to 5 where i had been before the clean and it was all good again. Thats the second time i've seen this happen. Last time i hadn't cleaned anything, but i had moved it from one bench to another.

doesn't matter as on 2 hours ago i now i've got a rocky Cool
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Reply #30 - Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:59pm
 
I've had a little inconsistency (need to adjust between ~5-10), but not enough that I couldn't rule out operator error (eg tamping/dosing) or other factors (eg beans/roast/age).

eg last night:
1) 10: 70ml in 18 seconds
2) 9: 70ml in 20 seconds
3) 7: choke
4) 10: 40ml in 30 seconds

and on a previous day/different bean, settings 4-5 were no problem...

Last time I cleaned mine I noticed a fair amount of slop in the lower burr (it could be wiggled sideways more than I would have thought acceptable). Do other owners see this? Is it a concern, or does it essentially self-centre when loaded with beans?
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Reply #31 - Mar 23rd, 2006, 5:35pm
 
G'day all,
Does anyone know if or when these grinders I have heard so much about will be on sale again in Australia.
I have been looking for one since this discussion started.
My old Saeco is getting tired.

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harrance wrote on Mar 23rd, 2006, 5:35pm:
G'day all,
Does anyone know if or when these grinders I have heard so much about will be on sale again in Australia.
I have been looking for one since this discussion started.
My old Saeco is getting tired.

Thanks,   Harrance



I bought one last week at Myers, City.  I really wasn't planning to buy one, I was on public transport.  Grin  I was just looking at it, the guy offered assistance.  I told him that I would buy one, if he matched the $170 I could get it for from the Good Guys.  He said. OK!  Didn't even phone to check my claim!

I am now using it, while waiting for my Rocky to come back from the doctor's  Roll Eyes  The only complaint I have is that it is a very messy grinder!  The grinder and the surranding benchtop needs a major clean after each grind.  Knowing my son, I don't think he'll even notice!   Cheesy
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Reply #33 - Mar 24th, 2006, 9:10am
 
You may need one of those carved up plastic milk container modifications.   Mine completely surrounds the portafilter except for an access cut out in the front.

Very easy to fashion with a sharp blade.

Or, collect  the spills in a small tupperware type container on the base -- will collect some grounds, but not those that ricochet in all directions.

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Re: Sunbeam EM0480, Review
Reply #34 - Mar 26th, 2006, 2:22am
 
robusto wrote on Mar 24th, 2006, 9:10am:
You may need one of those carved up plastic milk container modifications.   Mine completely surrounds the portafilter except for an access cut out in the front.

Very easy to fashion with a sharp blade.

Or, collect  the spills in a small tupperware type container on the base -- will collect some grounds, but not those that ricochet in all directions.

Robusto


Well, I was at Ikea the other day, and picked up (on sale) a stainless steel plate.  Wasn't sure what it was meant for, or what I was going to do with it...  Turns out it fits in the base perfectly, catching most of the spills.  
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I've inserted a picture here, but it didn't work.  Done it before, now can't remember how?  Cry

OK take two

Still not happy though, would love to make the plastic milk container mod (for the Rocky as well) but don't quite get how it fits at the back where the portafilter's plastic guide goes
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Re: Sunbeam EM0480, Review
Reply #35 - Mar 26th, 2006, 12:41pm
 
I'm sure you could make a cutout for the portafilter bracket, remove the bracket, slide the catcher tray into place, then reinstall the PF bracket to hold it all together...
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Re: Sunbeam EM0480, Review
Reply #36 - Mar 26th, 2006, 4:27pm
 
The concave nature of the grinder body could be a problem unless you can--as suggested by MattKing--remove the bracket easily and put the container behind it without any interfereing to the switch.

Milk containers are made of fairly thin plastic and bend well in most places.

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Re: Sunbeam EM0480, Review
Reply #37 - Mar 27th, 2006, 10:40pm
 
well you could always cut out a portafilter bracket, and cut an extra slit so it opens on the side so u can slide it in from the side?

just a thought
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Reply #38 - Apr 3rd, 2006, 11:54pm
 
Hiya,

Long time reader - first time poster...

Finnally made the decision to buy an EM0480, but alas... anyone have *any* ideas on where in Sydney might have one in stock???...   Undecided Lips Sealed

As far as a shop back-ordering one from Sunbeam the best availability estimate I've had so far was "May".

Not happy jan!

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Reply #39 - Apr 4th, 2006, 1:51pm
 
I'll sell you mine if you are interested.  I've discovered there is no problem with it except that it won't grind as fine as I need it to.

Let me know if you are interested.  I bought it about 2 months ago at MYER for $179.

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Reply #40 - Apr 4th, 2006, 3:59pm
 
BeanBrain, I went looking the other day too, with no joy. never got around to asking them to call sunbeam for a specific ETA though. Perhaps that's the next step in the plan...... What part of Sydney are you from, I'll split the list of stores to ring with you Wink
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Reply #41 - Apr 5th, 2006, 12:14pm
 
so, i have finally managed to buy a machine (minore1) to go with my em0480 that i picked up a month or so ago...
i must say, it is all fantastic, except for the well documented mess that these grinders can make.
i was doing a little reading online and found an article by abe carmalli (sp???) about the distribution method of grinding. it was pretty geeky, but the thing i found interesting was his suggestion to get a youghurt container, cut out the bottom, and wedge this into the portafilter when grinding. this gives it a catcher for all those grinds that go all over the place.

i went last night to the supermarket, got myself some youghurt, and gave it a go this morning. must say, it is a revelation!!!! it may not look so good while you are grinding, and working out when to stop the grind will take some time, but with much less mess for the wife to clean up, it's a winner!!!
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Reply #42 - Apr 5th, 2006, 3:11pm
 
Glad it's all going well. Curious if there is any reason you decided to go for a superseeded Expobar rather than wait for the updated model? There are a heap of updates/revisions.

I guess it's like buying a superseeded car....hope you got a huge discount as there will be a significant cost at the other end when you try and sell  Wink..For example- the Giotto Classic on unowhereb*y....$1699 and not a bid....

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Reply #43 - Apr 6th, 2006, 4:24pm
 
i've been waiting for a while to get this machine, and waiting another 6-8-10-etc etc weeks wasn't what i wanted....
looking at the updates, the minore2 doesn't seem to have anything so different that i need to wait....

and i'm not planning to sell for about 15-20 years, by then they will all be outdated, and hopfully eboy not around any more!
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Re: Sunbeam EM0480, Review
Reply #44 - Apr 7th, 2006, 2:55am
 
Matt King wrote on Mar 26th, 2006, 12:41pm:
I'm sure you could make a cutout for the portafilter bracket, remove the bracket, slide the catcher tray into place, then reinstall the PF bracket to hold it all together...

Well, I bought a 1litre milk just for this purpose (usually buy 2) cut it out.  It works, sort of, but  still manage to spill some grinds on the counter.  Too lazy to take a photo now  Wink  I then tried putting the S/S plate under the plastic thingie, to help catch what it doesn't.  It would't  fit.  So I cut a bigger hole where the bracket is, so that I can slide it higher, it still isn't sitting very happily.  It also makes the PF bracket a very tight fit, not something I'd feel like removing after each use  Undecided

Oh well.  Got my Rocky back today, so the Sunbeam is going to my son's.  I doubt he'll care about  (or notice) a few coffee grinds on the counter  Grin

Now, to make a similar thing for my Rocky  Grin  (This time using a 2litre square milk bottle

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Reply #45 - Apr 8th, 2006, 4:36pm
 
I just grabbed one of these babies today for $175.  Bargain  Grin

Considering I payed $169 for my DeLonghi KG100 less than a year ago.  
That one is now going off on permanent loan to my instant-swilling family in SA, in the hope of getting them drinking something a little nicer.  
Of course I still have to roast-and-post them beans, but one step at a time.


Sure it's not a Rocky or Mazzer but it will do me for a while as I don't have a fancy schmancy machine yet.

Off to play with my new toy  Smiley
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Reply #46 - Apr 8th, 2006, 10:23pm
 
Good one lochness,

Won't be any stopping you now Wink,

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Reply #47 - Apr 9th, 2006, 10:49pm
 
lockness: I just grabbed one of these babies today for $175.  Bargain  


Dude... where'd you get it and do they have more stock!!?!?!
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Reply #48 - Apr 10th, 2006, 8:52am
 
Not sure if you saw my last post but I'll happily sell my EM0480 for $150 ONO..
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Reply #49 - Apr 10th, 2006, 12:07pm
 
BeanBrain wrote on Apr 9th, 2006, 10:49pm:
lockness: I just grabbed one of these babies today for $175.  Bargain  


Dude... where'd you get it and do they have more stock!!?!?!
Smiley
Still hunting for one Wink

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Hi BeanBrain,

I've sent you a PM with the details.

Cheers...
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