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  • #31
    Re: Sunbeam 6910 advice please

    What JavaB said with feeling....

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    • #32
      Re: Sunbeam 6910 advice please

      Thanks JavaB

      I guess the Sunbeam EM0450/0480 are likely candidates. Apart from the collector/dispenser (and the price) is there any real difference between the two models?

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      • #33
        Re: Sunbeam 6910 advice please

        Originally posted by russellb link=1196407894/30#31 date=1198654297
        Thanks JavaB

        I guess the Sunbeam EM0450/0480 are likely candidates. Apart from the collector/dispenser (and the price) is there any real difference between the two models?

        The 0450 has more plastic and no on/off switch (grinds when the PF is held in place).

        There are also only 25 steps on both machines which some have found to be insufficient as there is too much variation in size between steps when trying to get the grind "just right"....

        They both use the same burr set.

        Warranty appears to be longer on the 480 - which could be important given the problems with reliability...... and the 480 is supposed to be the match to the 6900/6910.

        They are the lowest level (price wise) grinders which are "capable" of espresso grinding..... however if you can stretch your budget - an Iberital or a MDF will give you a lot more control over your grind and greater reliability (but at a price).

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        • #34
          Re: Sunbeam 6910 advice please

          The on/off switch is well worth paying extra for - especially when i am grinding into a ziplock bag for various reasons! :

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          • #35
            Re: Sunbeam 6910 advice please

            runfast,
            Im pretty sure I could hold the bag with one hand and activate the push switch with the other.

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            JavaB,
            Im looking at my 0450 booklet right now and it has a 12 month replacement guarantee (3 months commercial use).
            The 0480 booklet (online) says "Backed by Sunbeam’s 12 Month Repair Guarantee".

            So theyll replace the 0450 but repair the 0480.
            Curious!

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            • #36
              Re: Sunbeam 6910 advice please

              I see on Sunbeams website that the 0480 is advertised with a 5-year warranty now:
              http://www.toasters.com.au/products/product_details.cfm?rec_id=587&sec_id=33&home_id=2

              Perhaps thats why they will repair it?

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              • #37
                Re: Sunbeam 6910 advice please

                im getting a bit over the inconsistensy of mine... also the mess... and the noise..... great for plunger though! i think illl get a doser model...

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                • #38
                  Re: Sunbeam 6910 advice please

                  The Gaggia MDF is quieter and less messy than the Sunbeam.
                  Trouble is Im told they arent available atm.

                  I missed winning one on that site just the other day.
                  I got a bit too cautious hunting for a bargain.
                  Dont often see them there either.

                  Depends on your budget too.

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