I knew the macro/micro steps would align somewhere. Nice job working it out!
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Great review, thank you for the details. I have to go get a grinder. It would be my first one ever. And after reading a few reviews (some on the 270) and other models and brands, I have to say you convinced me.
Thks from Canada.
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Ah no worries glad to hear, good choice!Originally posted by martint View PostGreat review, thank you for the details. I have to go get a grinder. It would be my first one ever. And after reading a few reviews (some on the 270) and other models and brands, I have to say you convinced me.
Thks from Canada.
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Just found something of note, I finished my other beans yesterday, purged the dregs all out yesterday. Today I tried a different bean just to tide me over till my roasted beans are ready.
The last batch was a much darker roast (accidently so), this lot was more medium. So I thought I'd see how much was retained up in the grinder.
Filled the hopper with this new bean, purged 0.5g, shuffled them grounds to the left side of the grounds canister, then purged another 0.5g.
Side by side you could see the first lot on the left is remnants of the darker roast, next to it is lighter.
I then did another 0.5g purge, then another.
So it was interesting seeing how much needed to be purged, a very small amount. It almost looks like the second 0.5g may have still been a slight mix of old and new, and the third and fourth were pure fresh grounds. Someone with a better eye may pipe in!
(But this wasn't in between shots but at the very start of the session, may need more purging potentially if there are dregs in there on the inbetween shots? Not sure)
Pic 1: the first two 0.5g purges side by side
Pic 2: the third 0.5g.
Pic 3: the fourth 0.5g (so 2g all up at this stage)
Pic4: whole lot without flash.


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Haha not too sure what you mean by that, I'm assuming as I'm still playing around with it and learning its quirks and experimenting etc [emoji14]Originally posted by johnnyg View PostI'll take it that you're still in the "new gadget" phase of owning this grinder [emoji12]
How's it been running in the last three to four months of owning it? Anything else to note?
P.S. thanks for the detailed replies as always
Still love it! Been almost four months, no issues apart from one time recently I turned it on, and I pushed play and it just wouldn't grind at all, didn't make the usual beeping noise either. Turned it off, then back on and it hasn't happened since.
And also that definitely some beans prove more staticky/messy than others... it's only been the one bean (and I've tried a fair few different sorts), a honey processed Colombian, and for some reason it is an absolute mess haha. Grounds fly everywhere, and I tried a fairly dark (accidental dark) roast of this bean too and the mess was worse.
It was only when I was dosing straight into the portafilter, and it occurs as the mound creeps higher towards the chute, it's like same-side magnets!
But no biggie, for that bean I just ground into the grounds bin and poured it into the basket, no static or mess at all. A strange aversion to that bean it must have had! XD
That and the very very rare abnormal dose (dosed 0.5g too little or too much), but only happened once or twice.
But all in all am loving it.
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Yeah exactly that; the fact that you're still excited to play around with it. No offence intended! I (as is I'm sure every coffee lover with new equipment) guilty of doing this as well!Originally posted by simonsk8r View PostHaha not too sure what you mean by that, I'm assuming as I'm still playing around with it and learning its quirks and experimenting etc [emoji14]
Have you tried giving those beans a quick stir with a damp finger? I've read that that can help...Originally posted by simonsk8r View PostAnd also that definitely some beans prove more staticky/messy than others... it's only been the one bean (and I've tried a fair few different sorts), a honey processed Colombian, and for some reason it is an absolute mess haha. Grounds fly everywhere, and I tried a fairly dark (accidental dark) roast of this bean too and the mess was worse.
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Ah yep I know what ya mean haha nah no offence taken!Originally posted by johnnyg View PostYeah exactly that; the fact that you're still excited to play around with it. No offence intended! I (as is I'm sure every coffee lover with new equipment) guilty of doing this as well!
Have you tried giving those beans a quick stir with a damp finger? I've read that that can help...
Ah the ol RDT, have never really given that a go but I will if I need to. Like I said it's only this very bean it's ever happened with strangely, but will keep that in mind, cheers
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Have just experienced my first static storm on the sette 270. Funnily enough; also a colombian; volcan galeras from Andy. The machine must dislike colombia or something.Originally posted by simonsk8r View PostHaha not too sure what you mean by that, I'm assuming as I'm still playing around with it and learning its quirks and experimenting etc [emoji14]
Still love it! Been almost four months, no issues apart from one time recently I turned it on, and I pushed play and it just wouldn't grind at all, didn't make the usual beeping noise either. Turned it off, then back on and it hasn't happened since.
And also that definitely some beans prove more staticky/messy than others... it's only been the one bean (and I've tried a fair few different sorts), a honey processed Colombian, and for some reason it is an absolute mess haha. Grounds fly everywhere, and I tried a fairly dark (accidental dark) roast of this bean too and the mess was worse.
It was only when I was dosing straight into the portafilter, and it occurs as the mound creeps higher towards the chute, it's like same-side magnets!
But no biggie, for that bean I just ground into the grounds bin and poured it into the basket, no static or mess at all. A strange aversion to that bean it must have had! XD
That and the very very rare abnormal dose (dosed 0.5g too little or too much), but only happened once or twice.
But all in all am loving it.
This is with RDT......
Seems to happen at the end of the grind (i single dose) when its running out of beans to catch; and sometimes at the start (when its trying to catch some beans)
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Ah fancy that!Originally posted by 392392 View PostHave just experienced my first static storm on the sette 270. Funnily enough; also a colombian; volcan galeras from Andy. The machine must dislike colombia or something.
This is with RDT......
Seems to happen at the end of the grind (i single dose) when its running out of beans to catch; and sometimes at the start (when its trying to catch some beans)
Funnily enough my current Colombian bean (Supremo Popayan) is also being staticky/messy! I thought it was maybe something to do with the other bean being honey processed or something, but it's happening with this one too. Yes must be a Colombian thing haha!
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That said, this is probably near to the darkest roast i have got.Originally posted by simonsk8r View PostAh fancy that!
Funnily enough my current Colombian bean (Supremo Popayan) is also being staticky/messy! I thought it was maybe something to do with the other bean being honey processed or something, but it's happening with this one too. Yes must be a Colombian thing haha!
Still makes a damn fine cup though, I'll live with the static for now (I dose straight to the porta filter through a funnel, so the funnel does all the catching, keeps the missus one step away from exploding)
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Thanks to this thread Simon I actually picked up one second hand (off scumtree) and am loving it!
Haven't had the static issue yet but have only had the one type of bean through it so far.
Quick question regarding dosages; does anyone know if the learning gets reset when you change the amount? I upped one of the preset's dosage and still haven't quite got the money after a few shots and am wondering if I should do a preset reset or just be more patient [emoji12]
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Haha niceOriginally posted by 392392 View PostThat said, this is probably near to the darkest roast i have got.
Still makes a damn fine cup though, I'll live with the static for now (I dose straight to the porta filter through a funnel, so the funnel does all the catching, keeps the missus one step away from exploding)
, it really does make a darn good cup.. am still blown away at the espressos being pumped out (when I get a roast right
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And yeah I have found that the much darker roasts tend to be more staticky for some reason. Ah which funnel are u using? I've got the Orphan Espresso dosing funnel, but not sure if I could get it to fit in the holder..
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