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Profitec Pro 64 - Question on the funnel
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So I removed the grate, and gave it a little purge and noticed that when the grinds come out, it hits the opposite side of the funnel and gets stuck there. Previously I think the grind hitting the grate slowed the velocity and then it'll drop straight down.
Anyone else having this issue or a way around it?
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Profitec Pro 64 - Question on the funnel
You will have noticed with the grate off that the grinds throw to the right when coming down the chute, and meet the screen at the bottom and begin to build up. This is why a modded screen works, as there'll always be more "oomph" behind the grinds travelling through the bottom right of the grid than the top left.
I installed a modded grid myself the other day and I've really enjoyed the results thus far. Bit more fluff in my grind, less retained behind the screen in general, and (even) quicker grind times.
Still dreaming of how I could rig up a hinged solution though...Last edited by readeral; 13 January 2017, 01:50 AM.
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Al, did you cut the screen that comes with the T64, or make your own? I can't bring myself to cut it up just yet.Originally posted by readeral View PostYou will have noticed with the grate off that the grinds throw to the right when coming down the chute, and meet the screen at the bottom and begin to build up. This is why a modded screen works, as there'll always be more "oomph" behind the grinds travelling through the bottom right of the grid than the top left.
I installed a modded grid myself the other day and I've really enjoyed the results thus far. Bit more fluff in my grind, less retained behind the screen in general, and (even) quicker grind times.
Still dreaming of how I could rig up a hinged solution though...
Interesting point about the speed. When i took my screen off, I thought the grind speeds were a fair bit quicker as well. Logically, i can't understand why it would be quicker.
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Hi there, greetings from England! First post on this forum, but a regular member on the UK Coffee forums!
Just joining you guys as it seems there is a very good discussion here regarding the Profitect t64 grinder, whereas it is not so popular in the UK Forum at all. As far as I know, I am the only forum member there who owns this grinder. I also have a Profitec 700. I found the combo great.
I am very pleased to have found this thread. I had my grinder for over one year now, and, while it's great, I keep wondering whether there is a way to improve the retention behind the anti-static grid. Like many of you, the first thing I did when I bought this grinder was to remove the grid. After a few weeks, I found the static to be quite annoying and resigned to having the grid re-installed, and purge 6g (about 2 sec) before my session, and this has been the case for the past 8 months or so. I really like the results, but I am eager to hear from other owners here as I am not keen on waste.
I have today email the UK supplier (Bella Barista) and asked whether they could source a couple of those grids so I could experiment, as I don't want to modify/damage my own just in case it doesn't quite work. I'll report back as soon as I hear more.
I am also interested to know whether anyone has tried to create their own anti-static grid, and would like to share some ideas.
For info, I have done a mini review of the Profitec t64 on the UK Forums. Just google "Profitec t64 grinder mini review" - it's the first list. Just don't want to paste the link as I am unsure of the forum etiquete/rules.
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Update on this: Bella Barista will kindly send me the grid so I can experiment on. However, they will send me one, so I unfortunately will not be able to experiment too much. So, there seems to be two possibilities:
1) As per this thread: Removal of the top/left quadrant of the grid (as per OP picture).
2) Removal of "two vertical bars", as per comment by @******_Coffee on here, post #18:
Mazzer Mini E - simple grid mod
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url...4&share_type=t
Question: Which version is the most effective?
This mod is also discussed briefly here:
Profitec Pro T64 review (2016)
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url...4&share_type=t
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Would be great to see some comparative video of grinding with the two mods!
One thing I've wondered is whether a grid could be installed towards the bottom of the funnel instead of the end of the grind chute. I guess there's a risk of grinds backing up above it, especially if a bit course - but the momentum from the drop would help.
I've noticed that if I collect the grinds in a container and "decant" into the p/f by pouring back into the chute I get a more even extraction with less chance of channeling (I started doing this to make weighing the dose easier). Grinds are noticeably fluffier with clumps broken up etc.
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Hi, unfortunately I will only be able to try one version, as I want to leave the original one intact.
As they only sent me one, I'll have to try what I think it's best, and currently I am inclined to break the top left vertical bar, and then go from there.
Regarding grid at the bottom of the funnel, I've once tried to put a mesh there to no avail: It just clogs up.
The grid basically works to compact the grinds as they exit the chute to reduce static. I recall someone here saying that a hinged version would be ideal, however that would not work, as with a clean chute with the grid in place, the grinds will initially fly out, full of static, and gradually build up behind it.
It is the constant backed-up compressed grinds (imagine a sausage machine) that allow the dose to be more consistent and the grinds to be static free.
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Have you thought about contacting Profitec HQ in Germany & hitting them up for a grid? They might be up for a chat & you might get advice straight from the horses mouth.Originally posted by pessutojr View PostHi, unfortunately I will only be able to try one version, as I want to leave the original one intact.
As they only sent me one, I'll have to try what I think it's best, and currently I am inclined to break the top left vertical bar, and then go from there.
Regarding grid at the bottom of the funnel, I've once tried to put a mesh there to no avail: It just clogs up.
The grid basically works to compact the grinds as they exit the chute to reduce static. I recall someone here saying that a hinged version would be ideal, however that would not work, as with a clean chute with the grid in place, the grinds will initially fly out, full of static, and gradually build up behind it.
It is the constant backed-up compressed grinds (imagine a sausage machine) that allow the dose to be more consistent and the grinds to be static free.
Just a thought. You might just mention folk on two seperate continents are interested in what they recommend.
Vossen Profitec GmbH
Leonhardstrasse 64
78333 Stockach
Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 7771 870880
Fax: +49 (0) 7771 8708820
E-Mail: info(at)vossen-profitec.de
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