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    I know the answer is most likely going to be a resounding YES!, but just in case. I received this grinder when I purchased my espresso machine 2nd hand from my boss. However he had managed to lose all supplied documentation regarding both this grinder and the machine. Im wondering what sort of grinder I have, and what I should upgrade to (in case I currently have a lemon)

    My grinder:



    The thoughts of the Snobs Brain Trust would be welcome.

  • #2
    Re: Should I upgrade?

    Its an Ibiteral Challenge so much the same internally as the Ascaso or Nemox that have been discussed in recent threads.

    Couple of things with the IC I used to own they were very prone to clogging around the sweeper vanes under the burrs. This held up the freshly ground coffee from passing into the outlet (or doser in your case) and the beans came out really inconsistantly.

    The fix is a full strip and clean, including removing the lower burr and cleaning around the sweeper vanes. Before you do this mark the upper plastic burr carrier with a texta and count the number of full turns before it can be removed as this will make it easier to get back to the correct grind point later.

    In good nick they do an ok job for espresso

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    • #3
      Re: Should I upgrade?

      Yep I agree looks like an Iberital Challenge doser model
      It was my first grinder
      It did a good job but found it a bit loud



      KK

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      • #4
        Re: Should I upgrade?

        Thanks beanflying & Kosmo, looks like my next day off is going to include maintenance work! I had noticed some clogging recently, but wasnt sure if mucking about with it was a good idea. Seems like it is

        Appreciate the info!

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        • #5
          Re: Should I upgrade?

          I seriously think you should consider this grinder
          http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1244074636

          KK

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          • #6
            Re: Should I upgrade?

            Originally posted by 42666F6F6C6C5642667A6466090 link=1244593268/4#4 date=1244595916
            I seriously think you should consider this grinder
            http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1244074636

            KK
            Do you realise just how physically big this LC behemoth is? Youd need plenty of room and would probably dwarf the Expobar...

            Mal.

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            • #7
              Re: Should I upgrade?

              Originally posted by 25080C000D610 link=1244593268/5#5 date=1244618706
              Do you realise just how physically big this LC behemoth is? Youd need plenty of room and would probably dwarf the Expobar...
              Tis not the size that counts, its the quality of the espresso it yields!

              If its too big for where I currently have the Expobar, then the Expobar gets a new location 8-)

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              • #8
                Re: Should I upgrade?

                Originally posted by 5A5053585F45485D545F310 link=1244593268/6#6 date=1244628217
                If its too big for where I currently have the Expobar, then the Expobar gets a new location 8-)
                Thinking like a true CoffeeSnob.... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

                Mal.

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