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  • A_M
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    Originally posted by rich00 link=1192962828/15#17 date=1193220268
    The grinder is over 12 months old so miss out on the replacement guarantee >. I was using it with another machine and at that time didnt have a good understanding the grind/tamp process. AngerManagement you mentioned about shimming them em0480, are you able to advise the process ? Ill give this a go before going the rocky...
    Lots of posts about fixing a course ;D grind. If my search abilities were good, I would link but cant find it >

    Opps just did ;D

    http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1187939008 You can read my post along with others as there appears to be TWO common fixes. However, I think the shim under the bottom burr is the easiest in teh first instance. Not after adding a spacer, always start at the highest setting plus, and work ya way down slowly.

    I usually end up doing 3 or 4 or even 5 shots which I add to a carton of milk... Presto Iced coffee for some one ;D

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  • rich00
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    The grinder is over 12 months old so miss out on the replacement guarantee >. I was using it with another machine and at that time didnt have a good understanding the grind/tamp process. AngerManagement you mentioned about shimming them em0480, are you able to advise the process ? Ill give this a go before going the rocky...

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  • A_M
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    Originally posted by rich00 link=1192962828/15#15 date=1193211336
    Recieved the coffeen sample from Sunbeam. Its pretty fine, a couple grade finer than what I have the grinder set. Im really starting to think its the grinder. I pulled a decent shot this morning and then got crappy shot this afternoon on the same grinder setting. I went down one notch and got a decent shot again. Im keeping tamping routine through out . Im thinking off going to a rocky for a more consistent grind, any thoughts on this ? :-?
    If ya flushed with $$$ then a good choice. If not you could try the warranty approach first off as it gives you some extra time. If the new one is not to you liking at least if you sell it it would be not so old...

    I for one have found the EM0480 to be a little bit of an issue with the grind settings, but once shimmed and set up ....... Its a damm good grinder for its place in the market. I am however looking forward to the Em0481? if it ever is released.. If teh changes are like the difference between the 6900 and the 6910 then it should be a top beast.

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  • rich00
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    Recieved the coffeen sample from Sunbeam. Its pretty fine, a couple grade finer than what I have the grinder set. Im really starting to think its the grinder. I pulled a decent shot this morning and then got crappy shot this afternoon on the same grinder setting. I went down one notch and got a decent shot again. Im keeping tamping routine through out . Im thinking off going to a rocky for a more consistent grind, any thoughts on this ? :-?

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  • flatwhite
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    If its still under warranty, ask Sunbeam for a replacement. Theyre very good that way.

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  • rich00
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    Ok, I removed 1 of the 3 washers and the grind was way too coarse. Similar to that of freeze dried coffee . So replaced the washer back again so I have 3 in total. Taped the the top burr as per Ray C posts and now have a decent grind again. Now gauge is going to the start of the brown section and not choking . I believe my issue is the grinder as its 12 months old and probably sloppy. Id like to follow Ray C suggestions , just need to find out how I can create the bush without having access to a lathe... :-?

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  • rich00
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    Ok, I tried up doser and this time only halfway into the red and decent crema. Ive removed 1 of the 3 washers as also suggested so Ill give that a go too. Ill post my results

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  • gaggiaboy
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    yeah thats more support than ive got off them....

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  • gregpullman
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    Nice of them to do that but the right grind will depend on the bean and its age, and of course what they send will be stale by the time it gets to you even if it was freshly roasted when they posted it. But I guess it will demonstrate the point if youre currently grinding for drip or plunger or something, and you have to admire them for once again going the extra mile to provide support.

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  • rich00
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    Called Sunbeam today and they are going to send me a sample of coffee ground which is supposedly the right grind... The indication is that grinder is net set correctly, they suggested that I remove one of the three washers from underneath the bottom burr. I do find at times the difference between girnd setting to big. I have been thnking whether I should be looking at a Rocky ..

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  • tempestv8
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    Back to the point re the espresso dial.

    I find that my coffee had a distinct burnt taste when I grind too fine and this causes the gauge to point into the red.

    I like my coffee best when the dial is around where the golden triangle ends and the brown section starts.

    The puck comes out nice and dry with a hint of steam, and when I bang it out, the filter basket is shiny clean. Aahh, just perfect coffee every morning, and quite easily reproduceable day in day out.

    One thing that I really like about the Sunbeam EM6910 is that its a very consistent machine and doesnt take long to get up to temperature when I first turn it on in the morning. I guess thats the beauty of a thermoblock. It only heats up just enough water for what it needs.

    The energy costs of running a Sunbeam EM6910 in a domestic environment where its used maybe once or twice every day must be significantly lower than a boiler based espresso machine.





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  • tempestv8
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    The room that I did my Sunbeam apprecation course was actually a hotel conference room, so the noise levels would naturally be lower.

    My kitchen has a big glass splashback and stone surfaces everywhere so its perfect for bouncing the machines noises everywhere.



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  • ajayro57
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    Originally posted by Thundergod link=1192962828/0#3 date=1192968819
    Ive heard that, but also read that many others find the same as you when they get home.
    Sunbeam supposedly deny their machines at the courses are anything other than standard but as an auditor weight of evidence suggests otherwise.
    What I noted, when I did the Sunbeam course, was how quiet the demo machines were. When I use mine it makes a racket. (Although this might be because my kitchen is small and their room was large and carpeted.)

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  • gregpullman
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    Soggy pucks normally point to underdosing which is also one cause for fast shots, so Id be asking the same question as Mal.

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  • Dimal
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    Whats your dosing routine Rich?

    Mal.

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