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  • Profitec Pro 64 - Question on the funnel

    Hi CS community,

    Relatively new to the world of coffee making. I purchased a T64 pro on the weekend though the piece inside the funnel looks broken. I was told this is the new design however I'm experiencing quite some mess when grinding and thinking the source could be this filter. Anyone can share their experience or feedback?

    Thanks in advanced.


  • #2
    Welcome Helg,
    I'm viewing the picture on my phone and I can't tell if that's something attached to the grid or the grid is missing. My t64 has the full lattice with nothing attached, and I purchased mine roughly 2 months ago.
    Regards
    Char

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    • #3
      G'day helg,

      I understand that's a new design to prevent grounds building up/stagnating behind the anti-static grid (they move more slowly in the top left corner due to the grind path). Paul/****** could confirm - I think the mod was based on his feedback.

      I have an ECM Titan which has the same funnel and the old "complete" grid; it is virtually mess/static free.

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      • #4
        Thanks guys, I've received a reply from Profitec saying that some distributors modify the grid. He didn't confirm weather or not it's like this from factory. i still have quite some mess after each grind. Perhaps i need to adjust the portafilter holder.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Magic_Matt View Post
          G'day helg,

          I understand that's a new design to prevent grounds building up/stagnating behind the anti-static grid (they move more slowly in the top left corner due to the grind path). Paul/****** could confirm - I think the mod was based on his feedback.

          I have an ECM Titan which has the same funnel and the old "complete" grid; it is virtually mess/static free.
          I revisited the pro t64 thread where ***** mentioned he removed the two upper vertical bars. This looks more like removal of a quadrant/corner but as you mentioned if the issue is more specific for that top left corner that'll be self explanatory.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by K_Bean_Coffee
            That's good news. The mod should balance the flow. Without the mod, grounds build up behind the top of the mesh and just get stuck there.
            Cheers, Paul
            The profitec pro 64 has a big motor that doesn’t suit the rest of the body and thus will spilt out coffee faster than the chute can handle causing build up and clogs. I used one before and came to the conclusion that the grid is better taken off..
            The funny part is that, once the grid is off, the coffee comes out so violently that it hits the funnel and automatically de-clumps the grinds for you :P
            Win Win !

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            • #7
              Originally posted by GunBarista View Post
              The profitec pro 64 has a big motor that doesn’t suit the rest of the body and thus will spilt out coffee faster than the chute can handle causing build up and clogs. I used one before and came to the conclusion that the grid is better taken off..
              The funny part is that, once the grid is off, the coffee comes out so violently that it hits the funnel and automatically de-clumps the grinds for you :P
              Win Win !
              The gate is there for a reason, but it's not because the "motor is too big"!! You'll find this type of mechanism (whether it's a metal gate or silicon flap etc) on most doserless grinders.

              The current crop of T64s are going out with the gate design shown above. We haven't seen any issue with mess with the T64 so if it's anything other than an overfilled pf let us know.

              charlie

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              • #8
                Originally posted by JetBlack_Espresso View Post
                The gate is there for a reason, but it's not because the "motor is too big"!! You'll find this type of mechanism (whether it's a metal gate or silicon flap etc) on most doserless grinders.

                The current crop of T64s are going out with the gate design shown above. We haven't seen any issue with mess with the T64 so if it's anything other than an overfilled pf let us know.

                charlie
                Didn't say that the motor was 'too big' - that's your words.

                I never liked the metal gates on anything and have always taken it off. Never caused any harm.

                It's just personal preference.

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                • #9
                  The 'mod' is rough to say the least. I wonder if this is yet just another example of fine German engineering?

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                  • #10
                    I have a T64 with the metal grate completely in tact. I have noticed that there are a fair amount of grinds that get 'stuck' up behind it, but haven't ever been too concerned by it.

                    With the modified grate as above, by mess, do you mean that the grinds are coming out too fast and spilling outside the portafilter?

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                    • #11
                      The mazzer mini e has a similar grid. As a single doser, 20gm in and 20g out, I used to sweep out the retained grinds behind the grid with a bamboo skewer every grind. I eventually removed the grid and sweeping out is so much less frustrating and quicker. No static or clumping problems either, although I once coarse ground some beans for a cold immersion and the grounds went everwhere, never used the mazzer for coarse ground since. I use a home made coffee catcher to prevent any "mess".

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by noonar View Post
                        The mazzer mini e has a similar grid. As a single doser, 20gm in and 20g out, I used to sweep out the retained grinds behind the grid with a bamboo skewer every grind. I eventually removed the grid and sweeping out is so much less frustrating and quicker. No static or clumping problems either, although I once coarse ground some beans for a cold immersion and the grounds went everwhere, never used the mazzer for coarse ground since. I use a home made coffee catcher to prevent any "mess".
                        My Mazzer Mini had a similar mesh grid when purchased new about 5 years ago, first thing I did was to remove it, vast improvement.

                        Be aware though, the grid is there to stop gumbies stickin their fingers or other things in there, it will bite ya.

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                        • #13
                          I tried removing the grid on my Titan; result was grinds flying at all angles from the bottom of the funnel due to static. Maybe now the burrs have been run in I'll try it again. The one thing I miss from my doser grinder is the ability to sweep the chute almost perfectly clean.

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                          • #14
                            Might have to give removing the grate a go. Is it just two different torx screws to remove?

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                            • #15
                              Costs nothing to try

                              Yep, just the two hex bolts at the top - 2 or 3 mm from memory.

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