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  • Gavisconi007
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    Originally posted by muppet_man67 View Post
    That looks great, massive improvement on roburs design by the look of it.

    How does it go if you want a workflow where you are pre-weighing doses, how quickly in practical terms can you grind an espresso, grind 50gm of filter and then switch back to the same espresso recipe? how predictably could you nail the recipe first time on the last shot?
    I couldn't answer that sorry because I've only ever used it at home. I can say though that I can easily switch between bean types and can dial in with very little fuss and very quickly. I've also found that now that I have it paired with a lever there is even less variability between bean types so it rarely needs adjusting.

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  • muppet_man67
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    Originally posted by Gavisconi007 View Post
    Sorry to disappoint Muppet, but yes there is, and I have one. It's called an Elektra Nino. No jam funnel required either.......
    That looks great, massive improvement on roburs design by the look of it.

    How does it go if you want a workflow where you are pre-weighing doses, how quickly in practical terms can you grind an espresso, grind 50gm of filter and then switch back to the same espresso recipe? how predictably could you nail the recipe first time on the last shot?

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  • kwantfm
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    You don't like the 804 for espresso?

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  • coffeechris
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    Kind why im asking. I have my macap i use with my machine and also have my ditting kr804 and was wondering if its worth it or not to selling both and getting a ek43 to use for both grinding large amounts and home use espresso.

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  • TC
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    Yes. Love mine as well.

    I use a Mahlkonig K501.

    36kg, 115mm burrs and 1.8kg/min of hugely underutilised bag grinder goodness.

    Some weeks, it does absolutely nothing!
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  • kwantfm
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    Originally posted by Talk_Coffee View Post
    Hi Chris,

    Suggest you keep your eyes peeled for a preloved Ditting bag grinder.

    You might find one for about $1k if you're lucky.

    Right grinder (with shaker) for the task and $2+k play $$$ remaining in your pocket...
    This is a very good suggestion. I have a big Ditting (KFA1103) with 110 mm burrs. It's extremely versatile, a very capable bag grinder with bag holder and also an impressive grinder for espresso.

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  • TC
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    Hi Chris,

    Suggest you keep your eyes peeled for a preloved Ditting bag grinder.

    You might find one for about $1k if you're lucky.

    Right grinder (with shaker) for the task and $2+k play $$$ remaining in your pocket...

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  • coffeechris
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    Cheers, thanks for your thoughts.
    I have to agree it looks great and appealing.
    The EK43 may look great to some but no others.

    I guess im looking for something that will grind a 1kg and more quick as i can, but also act as a grinder to services my own needs and that being espresso.

    I might be better sticking with what i have,

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  • Gavisconi007
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    PS- the EK43 looks excellent as well and all I have read is good things about them. Just wanted to point out that it isn't the only grinder in that calibre.

    PPS- the Nino looks BadAss

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  • Gavisconi007
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    Hi Chris

    It doesn't have a peg to hold the bag if that's what you mean.

    It can easily adjust between different brew styles though and has virtually no wastage between changes.

    The key feature of the Nino is a stainless steel chute which is connected right into the grind chamber, as opposed to the traditional Mazzer type grinders which have a substantial "tunnel" which the grinds have to make their way through before exiting through the chute.

    The Nino churns out a 20 gram double in approximately 2.8 seconds. A one second purge in the morning is all that is needed to get into fresh beans- ditto between bean changes.

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  • coffeechris
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    So does the Elektra Nino act as a bag grinder as well? Have seen these brought up here in discussion but not paid much attention to them.

    Interested to know more.

    Cheers,

    Chris

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  • BeanBrat
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    Originally posted by Gavisconi007 View Post
    Sorry to disappoint Muppet, but yes there is, and I have one. It's called an Elektra Nino. No jam funnel required either.......
    Agreed, Gavisconi ..... The Elektra Nino is one mighty grinder in performance, quality and (to my eyes) style.

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  • Gavisconi007
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    Originally posted by muppet_man67 View Post
    There isn't any other grinder that can go between different kinds of coffee, roasts, brewing styles, make them all taste great and still do it with practically no wastage.
    Sorry to disappoint Muppet, but yes there is, and I have one. It's called an Elektra Nino. No jam funnel required either.......

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  • muppet_man67
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    There isn't any other grinder that can go between different kinds of coffee, roasts, brewing styles, make them all taste great and still do it with practically no wastage. I love our EK43 at work, We use it for SO espresso, decaf and filter, and switch between during service, once you get used it shots are incredibly repeatable if you accurately weigh your does on the way in and use a well cited jam funnel so you don't lose anything that comes out. You'll find it easy to hit your recipe to within 1 second = more god shots. The main draw back is size and cost.

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  • Mania
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    <deleted> sorry dbl posted
    Last edited by Mania; 30 April 2016, 03:17 PM.

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