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  • G-rig
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    Re: Sunbeam EM0480 grinder not fine enough - possible to mod?

    Will see how the sunbeam one goes when the send it out.

    Not too fussed, it doesnt make as much mess since adding the washer and dont want to get too obsessed with this so should be fine

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  • A_M
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    Re: Sunbeam EM0480 grinder not fine enough - possible to mod?

    Originally posted by 4C2679626C0B0 link=1256346023/31#31 date=1257761806
    Dont know why youd bother painting a PVC pipe as it would still look crap.
    PVC plain or painted looks better than clear tubing and

    Originally posted by 5F637E656F6E796C646F0B0 link=1256346023/32#32 date=1257771006
    Originally posted by 1E742B303E590 link=1256346023/31#31 date=1257761806
    Not sure about static
    AM is sure.

    Trust me... The static is the issue... Looks... Well...

    Had many things in life that looked good.... But give me performance any day...

    And if ya lucky...... Sometimes ya get both..

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  • Thundergod
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    Originally posted by 1E742B303E590 link=1256346023/31#31 date=1257761806
    Not sure about static
    AM is sure.

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  • G-rig
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    Getting one sent out, fairly good support Sunbeam have going on there.  Dont know why youd bother painting a PVC pipe as it would still look crap. Not sure about static its just to direct the grinds from going everywhere..

    Cheers,

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  • A_M
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    Re: Sunbeam EM0480 grinder not fine enough - possible to mod?

    Originally posted by 660C534846210 link=1256346023/29#29 date=1257715528
    Originally posted by 58777E7C6B547877787E7C747C776D190 link=1256346023/25#25 date=1257565331
    Yes -  90deg bend? and 25mm
    Bunnings have clear silicon tubes 70mm long that would do the trick, and look a lot better than a white pvc pipe.. I bought the wrong one (25mm) but the 20mm would probably work.

    Should just hit up sunbeam for one  

    YES..

    Also the clear PVC makes teh static worse.... As per my link above...

    http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1217234963/48#48


    The pvc pipe works well and you can always paint it :-)


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  • G-rig
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    Re: Sunbeam EM0480 grinder not fine enough - possible to mod?

    Originally posted by 58777E7C6B547877787E7C747C776D190 link=1256346023/25#25 date=1257565331
    Yes -  90deg bend? and 25mm
    Bunnings have clear silicon tubes 70mm long that would do the trick, and look a lot better than a white pvc pipe.. I bought the wrong one (25mm) but the 20mm would probably work.

    Should just hit up sunbeam for one

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  • Thundergod
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    13

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  • Zorro
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    so Im assuming this grinder should work out of the box with no adjustments to the burr?? whats a good grind setting to start on?

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  • G-rig
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    Re: Sunbeam EM0480 grinder not fine enough - possible to mod?

    Will do thanks.

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  • A_M
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    Re: Sunbeam EM0480 grinder not fine enough - possible to mod?

    Originally posted by 016B342F21460 link=1256346023/24#24 date=1257563926
    Originally posted by 66494042556A46494640424A424953270 link=1256346023/23#23 date=1257561718
    Originally posted by 6E045B404E290 link=1256346023/22#22 date=1257561293
    how long is the silicon sleeve?  i may see if i can find something at bunnings, as long as there is still enough clearance to grind into the group handle.
    Just get a 90 20mm pvc elbow and cut in the middle..

    Been done many times and lots of pics posted on CS.

    Search the grinder section..
    dont know what that is do you mean 90deg bend?  just measured it and would need something 25mm dia. to sit over the top of the spout.  will have a look at bunnings, but nothing came up under a quick search.

    May even be in the box will have to check.
    Yes - 90deg bend? and 25mm

    Quick search is only good for last 24 hrs

    Please read the CS search sticky.. Part 4.. http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1248646363


    You will find things like this... http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1217234963/1#1

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  • G-rig
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    Re: Sunbeam EM0480 grinder not fine enough - possible to mod?

    Originally posted by 66494042556A46494640424A424953270 link=1256346023/23#23 date=1257561718
    Originally posted by 6E045B404E290 link=1256346023/22#22 date=1257561293
    how long is the silicon sleeve?  i may see if i can find something at bunnings, as long as there is still enough clearance to grind into the group handle.
    Just get a 90 20mm pvc elbow and cut in the middle..

    Been done many times and lots of pics posted on CS.

    Search the grinder section..
    dont know what that is do you mean 90deg bend? just measured it and would need something 25mm dia. to sit over the top of the spout. will have a look at bunnings, but nothing came up under a quick search.

    May even be in the box will have to check.

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  • A_M
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    Re: Sunbeam EM0480 grinder not fine enough - possible to mod?

    Originally posted by 6E045B404E290 link=1256346023/22#22 date=1257561293
    how long is the silicon sleeve?  i may see if i can find something at bunnings, as long as there is still enough clearance to grind into the group handle.
    Just get a 90 20mm pvc elbow and cut in the middle..

    Been done many times and lots of pics posted on CS.

    Search the grinder section..

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  • G-rig
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    Re: Sunbeam EM0480 grinder not fine enough - possible to mod?

    how long is the silicon sleeve? i may see if i can find something at bunnings, as long as there is still enough clearance to grind into the group handle.

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  • Zorro
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    Re: Sunbeam EM0480 grinder not fine enough - possible to mod?

    Ive just bought one of these grinders. When I first put together, beans would not grind at all, the motor would get very hot and I could smell burning.... Called Sunbeam and they mentioned to pull apart, clean and try again..This is a brand new unit, was my response. Shouldnt it work straight out of the box??

    Anyway, I did as she advised. When I reset the basket in the grinder, I found the arrow and the line had lined up but could twist in place so left it.. Dont know if this is the right thing to do.. theres no mention in the manual.

    So I put beans in, its now working, BUT now I find the finest I can get is extremely course like sand. When I compared to preground shopping beans there is a huge difference.

    To compare, I have tried a espresso with the preground shop beans and to my amazement I get crema! I would expect the fresh stuff to be alot better

    So anyway, back to replace the unit this morning. I have noticed that the basket is set the same way as the previous ones, i.e with the basket and machine not lined up. This was the same case as last time, so now Im reluctant to use it until I know this is correct. Are everyone elses grinders basket and burrs lined up this way??

    also to note.. this grinder now comes with a silicon sleeve to put over the spout to minimise mess.. Works quite well :-)

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  • G-rig
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    Re: Sunbeam EM0480 grinder not fine enough - possible to mod?

    Thanks for the explanations, can be a lot of user errors haha ;D

    Not really a bad machine for $160 but the quality control seems a bit poor, and makes a hell of a mess. The included tamping mat is pointless using it as grinds come out and go everywhere, but ok if you use it on the bench.

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