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  • #31
    Re: sunbeam grinder

    I would read this whole thread again, taking in all the viewpoints that have been expressed and see where your mentality fits closest (casual/anal/perfectionist/adaptive...).

    Within your budget, there are no other choices

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    • #32
      Re: sunbeam grinder


      So for the budget conscious espresso enthusiast, theres only really a few choices in Australia.

      Theres the Iberital Challenge sub $300, the Sunbeam EM480 sub $180 and the less well known Nemox Lux.



      Ive had a look at the Nemox Lux and it seems like a good alternative for folks who want a doserless grinder that is small in size with a tiny hopper for the beans.

      And I know where in Sydney they can be bought for $210, so if anyone is interested, PM me, as the seller is not a site sponsor, so I wont publicly reveal them.

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      • #33
        Re: sunbeam grinder

        $210... thats a great price for the Lux... thats a genuine alternative to the Sunbeam...

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        • #34
          Re: sunbeam grinder

          And better build quality.... still a bit noisy though but if that doesnt worry you they are a great little (stepped) grinder,

          Mal.

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          • #35
            Re: sunbeam grinder

            Thats a really good price. Only $50 more (than the Sunbeam EM450) for a well proven design.
            Is that pic reversed? Mine has the switch and adjuster on the left. And its funny how the Lux has been forgotten as it used to be the only real sub $300 choice for espresso before the Iberital was introduced.

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            • #36
              Re: sunbeam grinder

              Yeah I think if Imat produced a Lux with similar micrometrical adjustment to the Iberital, I personally believe it would be a superior machine as an espresso only grinder,

              Mal.

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              • #37
                Re: sunbeam grinder

                tempestv8s picture does not do justice to the compact size the lux grinder comes... its seriously small! like half the height of the sunbeam (for those with smaller spaces)

                i havent personally used it but see it around the place as a decaf grinder in a commercial setting...

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                • #38
                  Re: sunbeam grinder

                  Awesome read....... I too have a sunbeam crap grinder, I killed the first one it decided to toast itself and burned out, the problem is that they freely replaced it but they wernt offering my money back. I really like the sound of the nemox lux, any opinions worth knowing?

                  Ray.

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                  • #39
                    Re: sunbeam grinder

                    In NSW you can insist on your money back.

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                    • #40
                      Re: sunbeam grinder

                      Originally posted by Thundergod link=1181435470/30#38 date=1182866252
                      In NSW you can insist on your money back.
                      Actually depends on the circumstances TG. If the grinder was faulty, wrongly described, different from a sample shown, or didnt do what it was meant to do, then yes, a refund exchange or credit is the customers choice. Ray says, he killed the first one - maybe that constitutes misuse, or maybe it was very old?

                      Then again, perhaps one could always argue that the SB grinder will never "do what its meant to do" :P ;D

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                      • #41
                        Re: sunbeam grinder

                        In Vic, DJs and Myer are reluctant to give a credit, especially when Sunbeams policy is replacement, however if you push hard and are prepared to accept a store voucher as credit, they will.....then you can buy a better grinder and give the voucher to your SO as a softener when you break the news.

                        A cunning plan!

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                        • #42
                          Re: Sunbeam EM0480 Grinder Settings

                          Greetings,

                          This is a great forum - thanks everyone for your comments and tips.

                          I am a newbie and have been looking for a grinder for a few weeks. After reading the reviews and posts up here, i took the plunge and got a Sunbeam EM0480 ($179 at Myer - I think I may have paid too much). The machine is not as loud as I expected it to be and am finally seeing nice amount of crema in my coffee.

                          Thankfully, the static issue is not too much of a problem, the grind comes out quite nicely. However I have noticed "left over" grinds that sit inside the chute, so it needs a smack/pat before I grind each fresh lot.

                          I have noticed however that everyone is recommending different grind settings for espressos on this grinder. The manual recommends a 12-16, whilst I have found that 9 works quite well. I am just wondering that given this machine is mass manufactured, shouldnt it be consistent for everyone?

                          Not wanting to waste stacks of coffee trying all the grind settings, do you have experiences/suggestions on optimising grind settings on the Sunbeam? What should I be looking for to know Ive gotten the best grind setting out of the machine.

                          Also, do you change the grind settings each time you grind a different type of bean (e.g.: Kenya vs PNG etc?)

                          Thanks,
                          BT.

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                          • #43
                            Re: Sunbeam EM0480 Grinder Settings

                            Originally posted by bobster33 link=1181435470/30#41 date=1182944116
                            I have noticed however that everyone is recommending different grind settings for espressos on this grinder. The manual recommends a 12-16, whilst I have found that 9 works quite well. I am just wondering that given this machine is mass manufactured, shouldnt it be consistent for everyone?
                            In short. No!

                            The setting will be different on each machine and for each bean. You will need to adjust the grind setting even throughout the day to compensate for varying humidity etc. As long as the burrs arent touching you can safely ignore what the number is and simply adjust the grind to get the proper extraction time.

                            Also, do you change the grind settings each time you grind a different type of bean (e.g.: Kenya vs PNG etc?)
                            Yes.


                            Java "Grinding away" phile
                            Toys! I must have new toys!!!

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                            • #44
                              Re: sunbeam grinder

                              I doubt the sunbeams steps are small enough to account for ageing over that period. you will find that some beans you will have to change a couple of steps finer/courser and sometimes if your lucky no adjustment will be nesasary. The best advice is to adjust by time. you want to get the desired amount of coffee and less then 30 seconds after that it is a matter of taste. different coffees/roasts will be nicer and will require different extraction times/volumes to get the best out of them.

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                              • #45
                                Re: sunbeam grinder

                                Grinding PB I have the grinder set 2 steps courser...

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