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  • #31
    Originally posted by Yelta View Post
    Had to smile at this "Yeah but you have to open the doser to manually sweep it out." guess after carrying out this difficult and exhausting exercise a person would need a Bex powder and a bit of a lie down

    And this little gem "if you shove a vacuum cleaner up them." don't recall anyone mentioning this little task, perhaps I missed it.

    27.6 seconds eh? now that's precise.

    The Mazzer Mini e is available from Coffee Parts for $979, substantially less than the $1200 you mention.

    Coffee Parts seem to be impressed with the machine and have this to say about it,

    Coffee Parts Thoughts

    The Mazzer is undoubtedly our favourite of all coffee grinders, as well as the best performing and most robust. If the budget allows for it, and there is room on the bench, the Mazzer is the ultimate home machine to have and definitely our pick regardless of the espresso coffee machine you are using. Ultimately an espresso machine can only perform as good as the consistency of the ground coffee it receives, as such having an amazing grinder will greatly help in the quest for the perfect espresso!

    Yep my bias is showing, ya gotta stick up for yer own kids, no one else will.
    The voice of reason Yalta?

    I like my coffee making ritual to be a simple one. Grind, pour, steam clean up and drink. If I can eliminate tasks like dismantle grinder and clear chute I will.

    A lot of my post has gone over your head so I won't bother explaining it to you. If you re-read the thread you should be able to figure it out. 27.6 seconds was quoted in one of the posts in this thread for example.

    You enjoy your mazzer mini but I stand by my words that there are better grinders out there for the money. My prices were from jetblack and ***** by the way, like I said just a quick Google search.

    Peace out.

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    • #32
      Originally posted by trentski View Post
      All grinders have zero retention if you shove a vacuum cleaner up them. If you then empty the bag into your basket there's no waste.
      No need for that. I'm merely disputing your claim that a doserless has less grind retention than a doser grinder. I don't know what you base this claim on but I believe all grinders retain some grinds; some more than others. I can think of plenty of better reasons for buying a doserless but the idea that they retain less grinds is disputable.

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      • #33
        Originally posted by trentski View Post
        A lot of my post has gone over your head so I won't bother explaining it to you.
        Nothing has gone over my head trentski, have picked up on all of the nuances in the thread, so no need to offer any explanation, I may be an old timer but I ain't senile, yet.

        I'm prepared to concede your grinder of choice probably does an excellent job, as does mine, however at the end of the day, personal preferences aside, I suspect there is very little difference in the cup, and that as far as I'm concerned is what its all about.

        Peace upon you too.

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        • #34
          Originally posted by K_Bean_Coffee View Post
          That's a different story - The Super Jolly is a great grinder. Big, solid, and quick. I prefer the Quamar M80E or Macap M4D though for comparable quality and speed at less $
          This thread has me re-thinking Mazzer though. I'll re-list them, as my own opinion shouldn't stop me offering then to you guys
          Thanks Paul, the whole thing is a little like the Ford v Holden debate ain't it.

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          • #35
            Mazzers are fine.

            We haven't relisted the doser versions nor the mini-e.

            Time has elapsed, competitors have caught up and overtaken on much of their product and that is reflected in many cafes as well as homes.

            My opinion is that there is no valid reason to sell doser grinders these days, so whilst we will obtain them for those who insist they want one, we find many change their minds when they live with one. The decision is invariably due to lack of information or old skool misunderstanding of contemporary dosing.

            The mini-e, not relisted as I won't sell product I don't believe in. The mini-e fails my bang for buck expectations.
            Last edited by TC; 13 September 2016, 12:56 PM. Reason: tpyo

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            • #36
              Originally posted by Yelta View Post
              Thanks Paul, the whole thing is a little like the Ford v Holden debate ain't it.
              Yep - the car analogy is a good one Yelta. There are lots of great grinders out there and the choice is personal one in the end. It comes down to how you personally value speed, micro adjustment, electronics, durability, brand name, neatness, grind retention, aesthetics, etc.....

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              • #37
                Originally posted by Talk_Coffee View Post
                Having read it, we tried it.

                In addition to voiding warranty, we experienced motor stall on about 30% of grind attempts. The motor and grinder are not up to the task.

                If you want a super jolly, you buy one!
                30% off the time it stalled? My coffee dealer has done this trick for years with little to none complaints. Maybe the trick is not to grind to fine to avoid the burrs getting to close. Then updosing to get the right time/weight for your shot.

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                • #38
                  Originally posted by Alexpid View Post
                  30% off the time it stalled? My coffee dealer has done this trick for years with little to none complaints. Maybe the trick is not to grind to fine to avoid the burrs getting to close. Then updosing to get the right time/weight for your shot.
                  I would think it is a bad idea as well, the burrs are for a motor with nearly 50% more power which is why it can stall. It is especially likely to happen if you tend to not fill the basket completely as the grind needs to be finer.

                  On the other hand, who cares, it is up to the user to decide if they want to do this and only a concern to anyone else if you bought it from them and it is still in warranty but shows up with a burnt out motor.

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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by Alexpid View Post
                    My coffee dealer has done this trick for years with little to none complaints..
                    Excellent .

                    Hopefully he also has the integrity to wear the blame for ruined grinders pushed well beyond their duty cycle.

                    We do the trick of selling a Super Jolly or equivalent to those who require a Super Jolly.

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                    • #40
                      Folowing is a qoute from my coffee dealers website.
                      "Disse Mazzer 33M kværnknive passer til Mazzer Super Jolly kaffekværne og kan kværne ca. 300kg før du skal skiftes.
                      Ved lav volumen kan 33M også monteres i Mazzer Mini Electronic, hvorved en dobbelt kan kværnes på ca. 9 sekunder. De stejlere knive giver en helt anden kværn, men man skal være påpasselig med justeringen af kværnen, specielt i retning af finere formaling, da kværnen kan "stalle" (læs: stoppe). Knivene passer ikke i Mazzer Manuel, da knivene til den er 58 mm."
                      This translates to:
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                      • #41
                        Yes- and as previously commented, hopefully he also has the integrity to wear the blame for ruined grinders pushed well beyond their duty cycle.

                        More likely, he tries to palm his poor advice and the responsibility for any damaged caused to Mazzer or the end user.

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                        • #42
                          Originally posted by Alexpid View Post
                          30% off the time it stalled? My coffee dealer has done this trick for years with little to none complaints..
                          My guess is, Mazzer may have a little complaint to lodge with the dealer :-)

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                          • #43
                            Well I think I'll have a word with him next time... Woulnd't want Mazzer on my back :-)

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                            • #44
                              For those who will take the risc:
                              https://youtu.be/SwMM0oIz0t0

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                              • #45
                                Excellent. I'm sure that CS'ers far and wide can now refer anyone with shagged Mazzer minis due to internet misinformation to you...

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