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  • #16
    Re: Mazzer Mini vs Compak K-3 Elite - Review

    I must just be lucky, then, as I remove and replace mine every day. But it doesnt feel tight getting it in. Oh well, if it breaks then Ill know I had a good run of it. It does catch the grinds really well...

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    • #17
      Re: Mazzer Mini vs Compak K-3 Elite - Review

      Have a really close look at where the lugs are attached. The crack on mine started off just looking like a plastic molding seam but was in fact the beginning of the end.

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      • #18
        Re: Mazzer Mini vs Compak K-3 Elite - Review

        I guess some sorts of plastics fatigue like metal, but mine still dont show any sign of it. Mind you, even if they break, I dont think it will make much difference in my situation, as there is nothing that is going to disturb the tray. However, thats not a good reason to make something non-durable (especially from Mazzer).

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        • #19
          Re: Mazzer Mini vs Compak K-3 Elite - Review

          I just read the review because I am considering either the mazzer mini or the K3 touch (doserless version). the difference price at the moment, for me in canada, is $200CAD. the one area of concern based on the review is the grind adjustment. i am wondering if compak upgraded the grind adjustment - the reason is because if you take a look at the current manual, it looks like they have a much wider adjustment - i dont see those circles on the top. can anyone confirm?

          here is a link to the compak k3 manual

          http://www.compak.es/docs/en/K3_K3Elite_K3Touch_en.pdf

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          • #20
            Re: Mazzer Mini vs Compak K-3 Elite - Review

            The grind adjustment is now different from the review and the link to the manual you give shows this somewhat. Ive taken a couple of photos of mine which I hope will show this better, but unfortunately they are not very good.

            There are now scale marks added to the top moving ring and these are numbered at intervals of five, ie 5, 10,15 ...... There is unfortunately and perplexedly no corresponding point to line up with on the body of the grinder so Ive put a mark at the top centered over the grind chute in permanent marking pen. This works for me It is light and ony just visible in the top photo. The second photo shows the scale markings and numbers. In practice my settings vary from 31.5 to 32 depending on the bean variety. I generally have at least two different beans on the go so Im changing it all the time. I dont find making a 1/2 mark adjustment too hard and the results seem quite repeatable to me.

            Overall I am very happy with the Compak K3 Touch, but then it is my first real grinder so I have nothing to compare with. It will be my last grinder as its projected life is longer than mine!!!!




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            • #21
              Re: Mazzer Mini vs Compak K-3 Elite - Review

              A judicious and very carefully filed groove using a jewellers file, later filled in with white paint (or colour of your choice) would look very spic Id reckon 8-)

              Mal.

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              • #22
                Re: Mazzer Mini vs Compak K-3 Elite - Review

                So where is a good place to purchase a compak at a a good price on the gold coast and/or brisbane? any suggestions??
                thanks

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                • #23
                  Re: Mazzer Mini vs Compak K-3 Elite - Review

                  Originally posted by 292424311721232726480 link=1205471613/21#21 date=1239693491
                  So where is a good place to purchase a compak at a a good price on the gold coast and/or brisbane? any suggestions??
                  thanks
                  I think the closest compak selling site sponsor to you will be Veneziano coffee- in West End...

                  Many site sponsors sell Comapk and Im sure that all will be able to freight to you.

                  Happy shopping...

                  2mcm

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                  • #24
                    Re: Mazzer Mini vs Compak K-3 Elite - Review

                    Thanks for this great, extremely detailed, write up, which i admittedly used more as a information source on the mazzer than a comparison with the K3.

                    Keep up the good work mate,
                    cheers,

                    Matt.

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                    • #25
                      Re: Mazzer Mini vs Compak K-3 Elite - Review

                      Originally posted by 7E73736640767470711F0 link=1205471613/21#21 date=1239693491
                      So where is a good place to purchase a compak at a a good price on the gold coast and/or brisbane? any suggestions??
                      thanks  
                      Ally Ikon

                      We sell the Compak grinder and are based in between Brisbane and the Gold Coast at Yatala. If you are able to pick up we are happy to include a training session on best use and maintenance. We can also ship Compak and a variety of other grinders if pickup isnt an option.

                      FULL Kudos to Greg for doing such a comprehensive review! Its become a bit of an institution for those looking at upgrading their grinders!

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