Re: Mazzer MIni Electr - WTB & general questions
very helpful review, thankyou
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Re: Mazzer MIni Electr - WTB & general questions
Hi all,
After owning the Mini-E for more than 12 months thought I would provide a review of it for those interested and a short video to get a hands-on expierence?
Pros:
1. Build quality - This thing could be used as a weapon. Very, very solid!
2. Grind - Due to the top burr construction there is no play in the carrier whilst in use resulting in very even grind and only minor adjustments are needed as the beans age.
3. Static - The grinds are soft and fluffy with no clumping due to the metal construction of the funnel and anti static mesh in the dose chamber.
4. Noise - Quite reasonable. Owned a rocky previously and there is a noticeable difference in decibels. When empty this thing runs near silent.
Cons:
1. Timer - Most spoken about is the analogue timer. Lets say it setting it can be a bi%^. That said once set is very reliable and through ongoing use manageable. I know have a turn finer on the grinde will probably mean half a notch more on the timer.
2. Grind adjustment - Both a strong and weak point. The adjustment carrier is very stiff. You can reduce this problem by installing a second adjustment pin but you wont eliminate it entirely and making fine, fine adjustments takes some practice.
3. Anti-Static mesh - Both strong and weak point. This mesh does a fantastic job of removing clumps that said after about 2 months I would advise those using the grinder to remove the finger guard and get at it with a brush and vacuum cleaner.
4. Speed - This grinder is a little slow. That said it is say much faster than say a Rocky but for 3 X the price it could be better considering what other brands achieve.
Overall it is a fantastic grinder with classic styling that is built to last. When removing parts for cleaning the quality proves itself to be more than skin deep and the extractions it produces are right up there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8i-6uYXPn0&feature=youtube_gdata
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Re: Mazzer MIni Electr - WTB & general questions
Keeping in mind that timed dose is very inaccurate with this grinder as its done via analogue means. To get an accurate timed dose, you will need a SJ-E or M4D, both of which use digital timers. Time for Mazzer to upgrade this grinder :Originally posted by 0F262C1C1927362D282A26342A2039430 link=1122441263/33#33 date=1314284657Just push the button on top and fill the portafilter, not that the "B" version is difficult, but I and the Mrs agree that the push button would be easier for her to use
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Re: Mazzer MIni Electr - WTB & general questions
I too have been going back a forth on this, I like the "B" for the one hand operation. But really thinking about how and who will be using the grinder I have decided to stay with the "A" reason being that the Mrs will be making her daily afternoon latte on it and the "A" version is slightly more user friendly. Just push the button on top and fill the portafilter, not that the "B" version is difficult, but I and the Mrs agree that the push button would be easier for her to use.
The only drawback I see on the "A" is the cord on top, but that is mainly an astetics issue.
Both are great grinders, it comes down to your preference on how you want your routine to go.
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Re: Mazzer MIni Electr - WTB & general questions
For me it was the type B. My thoughts are:
1. Can be used one handed.
2. Mechanism in my mind is more robust e.g. push button spring loaded vs electronic panel
3. Cleaning the funnel without a wire to contend with
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Re: Mazzer MIni Electr - WTB & general questions
Hey Guys,
sorry to re-open a very old thread, but which do you think is better? the type A or B?
i thought i was going to go with the type A, but now not so sure.
thanks...
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Re: Mazzer MIni Electr - WTB & general questions
Got mine from www.coffeecompany.com.au - very good service. None were in stock at the time, but they were soon back in touch and it was delivered right away.
GREAT mahine, and no idea what the hopper comments are some mentioned. It is truly a great unit with no problems. Even my wife - who does not read these kind of sites (!) commented on how much of an upgrade it was
http://tinyurl.com/3mj4b - and scroll down to find it
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Re: Mazzer MIni Electr - WTB & general questions
Give Dimattina Coffee in Melbourne a ring on or mail on
e-mail: info@dimattinacoffee.com.au
Dimattina Coffee Pty Ltd
126 Edwardes Street Reservoir,
Victoria, 3073
P: 03 9462 4499
F: 03 9462 4766
they replaced mine ;-)
Chris[/QUOTE]
Thanks Chris
They had then in stock and are sending me one
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Give Dimattina Coffee in Melbourne a ring on or mail onOriginally posted by coffee_nuts link=1122441263/15#27 date=1127709901<snip> I am after the black plastic grinds catcher off a mini mazza as I snapped one of the plastic arms that keep it in place(I use velcro to keep it in place at the moment) and so far I havent found any one who can supply me one any suggestions would be helpful thanks :-?
e-mail: info@dimattinacoffee.com.au
Dimattina Coffee Pty Ltd
126 Edwardes Street Reservoir,
Victoria, 3073
P: 03 9462 4499
F: 03 9462 4766
they replaced mine ;-)
Chris
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Re: Mazzer Mini Electr - WTB & general questions
This may be a little off topic but some one may know as Ive had no luck. I am after the black plastic grinds catcher off a mini mazza as I snapped one of the plastic arms that keep it in place(I use velcro to keep it in place at the moment) and so far I havent found any one who can supply me one any suggestions would be helpful thanks :-?
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Re: Mazzer MIni Electr - WTB & general quest
I couldnt find any info on the Compak grinder, I think they are Azkoyen products, but could be wrong.
http://industrial.azkoyen.com/eng/products/hosteleria/hosteleria_3.htm
I was given the rrp and PDF linked below by Diamond C Services, you could contact them
Ph: (03) 9497 1944
email: sales@diamond-c.com.au (Michael Agrotis)
http://s35.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3SECMM4QA3GDG3FQ7EOVUAKIYH
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Re: Mazzer MIni Electr - WTB & general questions
Gee, that Compak grinder looks very nice.
Anyone knows anything about it?
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Re: Mazzer MIni Electr - WTB & general quest
Thanks everyone for all the replies, sorry I hadnt posted earlier, but I have been tied up with a personal matter and had to make an overseas trip.
I bought a Mini E (type A) last week. Managed to track down 2 stores with Mini Es in stock (totaling about 5 numbers). All appear to be the model A. http://www.coffeecompany.com.au and http://coffeeshack.com.au. There is also a roaster (CoffeeSupreme) whove been ordering MiniEs for both cafe & a few domestic customers. They wil be only getting the next batch towards December at the arse end of the year.
I purchased the Mazzer from the Coffee Company in Balaclava (VIC). The owner replied to my query by email 2 weeks ago and said that he some on backorder and would be getting it in a fortnight (to be honest I was sceptical as I had heard this story before). He contacted me as soon as it had arrived and the price I got was a smidgen below rrp ($965). The price quotes I had got for the MIni E were mostly around the $999 mark, but a couple of vendors quoted me $1100. :
In my search for the MiniE, one of the vendors (Diamond C) suggested the Compak K3 Touch grinder (rrp ~$550). Ive taken a screenshot of the PDF with a pic of the doserless and dosered versions.

Im extremely satisfied with my purchase, and after a few days of using it I dont have any buyers remorse. I initially wanted the ModB, due to the lack of a wire on the lid, but since im only a home user, the wear and tear on the exposed control wire should be minimal. Ive found the model B to be in short supply even with overseas vendors.
The grinder is overkill for my current machine (Nemox Fenice) but Im really loving the neatness in dispensation and having the ability to be able to tweak my grind in small increments (my main reason for going with a Mazzer instead of the smaller Rocky). Even though the stainless steel dosing chute/funnel on the Mazzer works a treat, it still doesnt prevent a bit of spillover of coffee onto the work bench . I usually hold up the basket right upto the opening and this seems to help in a small way.
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Re: Mazzer MIni Electr - WTB & general questions
One of the better descriptions Ive seen is:
http://www.home-barista.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=292
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Re: Mazzer MIni Electr - WTB & general questions
A question for those of you in the know?
MM E (mod A)
From the pics I have seen the Mod A has the push buttons on the top .... and the on/off switch on the side
MM E (mod B)
Where the heck are the ones on the Mod B.... or is it the one thats in between the timer adjustments....???? :-[
I made a widget for my Cunill Tranquillo (Doser Model) that basically deflects the grinds directly down into the chamber and thus I can grind with the doser lid off without getting grinds all over my bench, after about a week of use this has proven to be a very good little idea and being .75mm SSteel it wont rust or corrode (I hope), however the Cunill is still so darn noisy... and thus a quieter grinder is still in the pipeline...At the moment I now have a grinder that is giving me what I want but the MM E is still on the want list
Those of you who have Cunills that want a copy of the widgets plans just let me know and Ill see if I can draw it up for you...
FC From the sounds of things you have at least 5 people wanting the MME mod B... this is sounding good.... Now for the price..... :-[
Regards
FB
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