Heya guys! My shots have been very inconsistent over the last little while (grinder is a Compak K3 Adv Touch), I've gone through quite a list of potential reasons (always keeping in mind not to blame my tools hehe), but no matter how I distributed and tamped it just wouldn't be consistent.
Here was my list:
-Hopper actually needs screwing in (and it's affecting grinding if loose. YES I considered this as an option as ridiculous as it sounds haha, I never screwed my grinder in but just popped it on. Tried screwing in, didn't make a difference)
-shower screen needs cleaning (took off, and it actually looked pretty good. There was only a little buildup of old grinds but I let it soak in backflush solution and cleaned it properly, didn't fix the issue.)
-need a different more forgiving basket (I've always used my Pesado/IMS basket. If this was finicky like some people find VSTs I thought a change in basket would solve that. Got some EP Precision baskets and it didn't solve it)
-my distribution technique needs altering (went through the gamut of techniques, from super duper simple to complicated. Didn't solve it)
-Clean grinder or new burrs
-Something machine pressure related
I list these mainly to help others with any troubleshooting they can do if they find an issue.
I've already ordered new burrs for it, and I've just removed the top burr and was going to just clean it, but looking at the burrs I'd love if you guys could take a look and see if they look chipped. In a few photos it does look like it, and just wondering if I should just change to new ones. And it would be good to know in the pics things that are clear signs that they are worn/chipped (I've done the fingernail test and it does shave off nail still, but am concerned about the chipping).
I am the third owner of this grinder so I was thinking of just changing them anyway.
That is... if I can get this darn lower burr off haha! It is so screwed in I'm having difficulty if anyone has any advice. I've wedged it in so the burr won't move, and applied alot of downward pressure as I try to unscrew, but it won't budge. The top burrs screw out easily.
Thanks so much all, pics below (warning.... lots of pics haha. First two are of top burrs)







Here was my list:
-Hopper actually needs screwing in (and it's affecting grinding if loose. YES I considered this as an option as ridiculous as it sounds haha, I never screwed my grinder in but just popped it on. Tried screwing in, didn't make a difference)
-shower screen needs cleaning (took off, and it actually looked pretty good. There was only a little buildup of old grinds but I let it soak in backflush solution and cleaned it properly, didn't fix the issue.)
-need a different more forgiving basket (I've always used my Pesado/IMS basket. If this was finicky like some people find VSTs I thought a change in basket would solve that. Got some EP Precision baskets and it didn't solve it)
-my distribution technique needs altering (went through the gamut of techniques, from super duper simple to complicated. Didn't solve it)
-Clean grinder or new burrs
-Something machine pressure related
I list these mainly to help others with any troubleshooting they can do if they find an issue.
I've already ordered new burrs for it, and I've just removed the top burr and was going to just clean it, but looking at the burrs I'd love if you guys could take a look and see if they look chipped. In a few photos it does look like it, and just wondering if I should just change to new ones. And it would be good to know in the pics things that are clear signs that they are worn/chipped (I've done the fingernail test and it does shave off nail still, but am concerned about the chipping).
I am the third owner of this grinder so I was thinking of just changing them anyway.
That is... if I can get this darn lower burr off haha! It is so screwed in I'm having difficulty if anyone has any advice. I've wedged it in so the burr won't move, and applied alot of downward pressure as I try to unscrew, but it won't budge. The top burrs screw out easily.
Thanks so much all, pics below (warning.... lots of pics haha. First two are of top burrs)










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