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  • TC
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    Originally posted by wattgn View Post
    I wouldn't think it matters what size the motor is unless you plan to put burrs in not designed for the machine. It isn't a sports car where you need the extra power for overtaking.
    Originally posted by wattgn View Post
    I think with the E model anyway, they had home enthusiasts in mind who then replace the burrs with the ones from the SJ.
    You were saying?

    My recommendation is that if you want a 10 sec double, way better to buy a grinder capable of a 10 sec double. The M4D, Fausto and E5 do it out of the box. No doubt there are others as well. I maintain that the Mini-E offers very poor bang for buck.

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  • wattgn
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    Originally posted by Talk_Coffee View Post
    When the Rocket Fausto and Compak E5 both run 500W motors for 65mm and 58mm burrs respectively, I just don't understand why you'd bother with a 250W motor which can barely run 64mm burrs without teeth.

    The Mazzer Lux is maxed out with real 61mm burrs and 250W. You only get 350W with the Super Jolly and that is just enough to cater for real 64mm burrs.
    I wouldn't think it matters what size the motor is unless you plan to put burrs in not designed for the machine. It isn't a sports car where you need the extra power for overtaking.

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  • TC
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    When the Rocket Fausto and Compak E5 both run 500W motors for 65mm and 58mm burrs respectively, I just don't understand why you'd bother with a 250W motor which can barely run 64mm burrs without teeth.

    The Mazzer Lux is maxed out with real 61mm burrs and 250W. You only get 350W with the Super Jolly and that is just enough to cater for real 64mm burrs.

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  • wattgn
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    I don't think the Mazzer Mini E would be any good in even a low volume commercial environment. Mazzer have burrs that make for a very slow grind. There may be good reasons for that slow grind though including, less heating, less clumping etc.. I think with the E model anyway, they had home enthusiasts in mind who then replace the burrs with the ones from the SJ.

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  • LeroyC
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    Originally posted by wattgn View Post
    The SJ is a classic, well regarded grinder. The only issue is the size, it is huge although you can get a smaller hopper. The standard hopper that comes with it is designed for a cafe indicating that the SJ is truly a commercial cafe grinder as opposed to a home enthusiast machine which the Mini and K3 definitely are.
    The body actually isn't all that big, it's the big conical hopper that gives it its size. It's still bigger than most dedicated domestic grinders, but using the short hopper or no hopper makes a world of difference.
    Also I'm pretty sure the original Mini was designed to be a low volume commercial grinder. The Mini E probably taps into the domestic market a bit more, but I still get the feeling that Mazzer don't really care about sales home users too much.

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  • wattgn
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    The SJ is a classic, well regarded grinder. The only issue is the size, it is huge although you can get a smaller hopper. The standard hopper that comes with it is designed for a cafe indicating that the SJ is truly a commercial cafe grinder as opposed to a home enthusiast machine which the Mini and K3 definitely are.

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  • Promethius
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    I’m new to this forum and have read this thread with interest - I have had a Mazzer Mini E for about 8+ years - it came with 0033M blades (as I discovered when I went to replace them), which must have been fitted by the dealer before I bought it.

    I have never had a stalling problem and used many different roasts/beans and I grind finely.

    Don’t know if this means anything - just grist to the mill.

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  • LeroyC
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    Originally posted by calaper View Post
    Thanks guys. I really appreciate the input. Got a good price on the SJ so really happy. As for the manual grinder..... Not yet. Maybe one day but while electricity remains affordable, I'll stick with motorised.
    Are you using it yet? How about a photo?

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  • calaper
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    Thanks guys. I really appreciate the input. Got a good price on the SJ so really happy. As for the manual grinder..... Not yet. Maybe one day but while electricity remains affordable, I'll stick with motorised.

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  • Sink_cut
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    Originally posted by wattgn View Post
    What a total rubbish post. Who the hell is going to use a manual grinder except the most dedicated coffee geek? It isn't even true what you post. Slow? Well, I'd like to see you do an 8 second grind.
    I only Single dose, an I suspect it is what makes my SJ a lot slower for my 20gms than the 8 secs people talk about. I agree that you can't hand grind in anywhere near 8 seconds.

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  • Sink_cut
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    Originally posted by Yelta View Post
    Good for you Sink_cut, very few of us have the desire to play lab technician or wind a handle 60 to 100 times every time we make a coffee.

    From my observation the HG one is fiddly, geeky and for a manual grinder, expensive.

    This thread was started by a person looking to buy a new grinder, he has just told us he has outlayed a substantial amount of cash on a Mazzer Superjolly, which I'm sure he will be delighted with, rather than immediately pouring cold water on his choice why not offer your congratulations.
    Oops - was just responding to the question re manual grinding - did not realise he brought an SJ. In that context my post sounds like a spoiled kid. My apologies for coming across like that.

    I used my SJ for 8 years before changing, 8 years of great coffee. - still works as good as the day I brought it, and while I don't use it much anymore I cannot part with it because I think it's a great machine and I don't want to see it go. 8 years is a long time and I think the fact that some one as finicky as me used it as my only grinder for that long speaks volumes about how good it is.
    Agree that manual grinding full time is for geeks - took me many years of obsessing before going down that path.

    - anyway congrats on the new beast.
    Last edited by Sink_cut; 18 September 2016, 11:05 PM. Reason: More info

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  • Yelta
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    Originally posted by wattgn View Post
    It is off topic that's why and incorrect and mean spirited.
    Yep, its all of that.

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  • wattgn
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    Originally posted by MrJack View Post
    Where do you think you are posting? Jaimie's 30s Espresso?

    I think you'll find there are quite a few manual grinder users around here...
    It is off topic that's why and incorrect and mean spirited.

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  • MrJack
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    Originally posted by wattgn View Post
    What a total rubbish post. Who the hell is going to use a manual grinder except the most dedicated coffee geek? It isn't even true what you post. Slow? Well, I'd like to see you do an 8 second grind.
    Where do you think you are posting? Jaimie's 30s Espresso?

    I think you'll find there are quite a few manual grinder users around here...

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  • wattgn
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    Originally posted by Sink_cut View Post
    Went from SJ to HG one. HG one is quicker, quieter and makes a better coffee in most cases. I left my SJ on the bench because I was initially worried about my Mrs not waning to manually grind, and was worried about making lots of shots for guests. I found I did not need to worry and now the SJ never gets used(unless I am playing around) because it's noisey and slow.
    What a total rubbish post. Who the hell is going to use a manual grinder except the most dedicated coffee geek? It isn't even true what you post. Slow? Well, I'd like to see you do an 8 second grind.

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