So, after all things considered, if anyone needs/wants the new larger grinds chute for a Eureka ATOM- this is what you need to ask for;
Part Number: ER41225803000KIT
Part Name: Chute Coffee Grounds New Version with Clump Crusher
Unit Price: $45.61 + GST
Availability: In Stock
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Beaninlove, if you go to the AU web address for Eureka Grinders you will see Segafredo Zanetti is the importer for Australia, call them and ask them about the chute as a spare part if that turns out the way you go. I was meticulous in the cleaning when I had the jam from my oily beans, soft cloth, compressed air then another soft cloth after. Good luck.
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level3ninja ; I too had that model of Breville! Anyway ; you are right - these are learning opportunities, and I have learnt how to put the grinder apart and clean it. My version of clogging though, means that after maybe 8 coffees, it clogs to the point whereby it is totally choked, no grinds come out at all. I think the point about the beans seems very relevant too though- my beans (CAPRA MALT) seemed very dark, and even visibly oily. So I ran all of those beans through on a coarser grind to be used on my stove-top, and today purchased a lighter style of roasted beans. So, we'll see...Originally posted by level3ninja View PostMy experience matches yours 338, a couple of learning opportunities early on and otherwise no issues. It is certainly not a clumpy grinder by any stretch of the imagination. When I clean mine the chute is usually the cleanest part of the grind pathway, I remember thinking how well designed it must have been the first time I opened it up and saw it almost spotless. I suspect that the reason for the upgraded chute is not that it's design was lacking but perhaps to allow a much wider margin for error for the newly upgraded domestic user who's skills hadn't yet caught up to their equipment. I would suggest my own "learning opportunities" early on with the Atom were just that (having come from a Breville BCG820).
Edit to add: I definitely have the earlier smaller chute
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338- Yeah I have done that. The machine, although new, has the older chute- I am yet to find a service provider in AUS who has the newer one though.Originally posted by 338 View PostBeaninlove, it may be worth spending 5 minutes to take the covers off and see which chute you have? Yelta may be on to something, the older chutes obviously had some problems, my newer version seems not to. Easy to tell which you have by the screw points, the old version seemed to have tabs, the new had a larger base. The new chute may be an easy, low priced solution which takes ten minutes to fit.
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Thanks Lyrebird, much appreciated, lets put it behind us.Originally posted by Lyrebird View PostI did not intend to compare you to Hanson, it was meant as a light hearted jibe at her expense not yours. I apologise if it came across that way.
I have deleted the post.
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Beaninlove, after Ninjas response it seems the old and new chutes aren't a big difference. Maybe try a roast with less oil and you will know once and for all? (Cleaning before putting the new roast in) As you say maybe the Atom doesn't suit oily roasts.
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I did not intend to compare you to Hanson, it was meant as a light hearted jibe at her expense not yours. I apologise if it came across that way.
I have deleted the post.
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Evening Mal, think I'll quietly back out of this conversation, I offered an opinion as is my right, was disrespectful of no one, certainly did not expect to be compared with Hanson.
If LB wants to set himself up as the forums font of scientific knowledge he can continue on his path without any input from me.
My interest is in making and enjoying good espresso and helping others to do the same.
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G'day Yelta...
While Lb's presentation of the explanation above is in a somewhat academic vein, it is right on the money and makes sense to those of us who have backgrounds related to matters Electrical/Electronics. I think Lb may have taken exception to your questioning his explanation after admitting that the topic doesn't lie within your sphere of knowledge or experience and has been construed therefore, as an insult...
Mal.
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My experience matches yours 338, a couple of learning opportunities early on and otherwise no issues. It is certainly not a clumpy grinder by any stretch of the imagination. When I clean mine the chute is usually the cleanest part of the grind pathway, I remember thinking how well designed it must have been the first time I opened it up and saw it almost spotless. I suspect that the reason for the upgraded chute is not that it's design was lacking but perhaps to allow a much wider margin for error for the newly upgraded domestic user who's skills hadn't yet caught up to their equipment. I would suggest my own "learning opportunities" early on with the Atom were just that (having come from a Breville BCG820).Originally posted by 338 View PostYelta, not sure if the Atom is the clump master it is portrayed to be by whatever reviews you are reading. I have had mine nine months and have had one incident, which 100% can be put down to my inattention to get an oily roast. Totally my fault. Have probably cleaned mine 3 or 4 times in the time I have owned, relaxing ten minute job at the outside. Not sticking up for the machine, just saying from my empirical sample of one there has been no evidence of this.
Ninja also has the same machine, how has yours been?
Edit to add: I definitely have the earlier smaller chuteLast edited by level3ninja; 31 March 2019, 11:15 PM.
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Beaninlove, it may be worth spending 5 minutes to take the covers off and see which chute you have? Yelta may be on to something, the older chutes obviously had some problems, my newer version seems not to. Easy to tell which you have by the screw points, the old version seemed to have tabs, the new had a larger base. The new chute may be an easy, low priced solution which takes ten minutes to fit.
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Not sure this response was necessary, guess if it makes you feel better, why do I get the feeling you dislike your opinions being questioned.Originally posted by LyrebirdInteresting strategy, to state that you don't understand something then to question its validity.
I suppose it works for Pauline Hanson, so whatever.
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Yelta, not sure if the Atom is the clump master it is portrayed to be by whatever reviews you are reading. I have had mine nine months and have had one incident, which 100% can be put down to my inattention to get an oily roast. Totally my fault. Have probably cleaned mine 3 or 4 times in the time I have owned, relaxing ten minute job at the outside. Not sticking up for the machine, just saying from my empirical sample of one there has been no evidence of this. I think I may have the later chute as my rubber has a healthy overlap, thou the screw attachment point is the giveaway. Will check next time I clean the machine.
Ninja also has the same machine, how has yours been?
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I'm still far from convinced, Eureka obviously perceived a problem, why design and fabricate a new improved delivery chute if this was not the case, seems all they have done is enlarge the tube in the hope that the coffee will flow and clear faster, if there is any chance of static build up nothing is going to change.
The bend in the tube is an obvious bottleneck and I'm not convinced that there is not a static problem, there is obviously something causing major clumping (other owners have also complained of this) if its not the material the chute is made of, or the design of the chute what is it? why are these grinders susceptible to clumping whilst grinders from other manufacturers are not.
Lyre Bird has explained in a manner that is way over my head, what it is not, but has not told us what the problem is.
What I do note is his statement "POM is moderately hydrophilic and thus the electron affinity difference between it and coffee is quite low: around 10nC/J*, around 1/20th of the difference with Teflon." quite low is not zero, so there must still be a capacity to store a charge.
Not trying to prove a point, simply trying to help find a solution.
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