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    Hi im new to cs
    been a bit of a lurker as there is a wealth of info here  

    i wonder if one of you coffee gurus could answer the following for a noob with a rocky
    i cant seem to get a fine enough grind on it for my - also new - silvia.
    ive read about finding the correct "zero point"on the grinder and at zero on the counter the grinders are touching just - i think as it makes no noise at 2 tiny noise at 1 and a bit more at 0.

    i worked my way back from about 6 as recommended in the manual but even at zero i have to updose a lot to get a proper shot in 25secs
    it tastes ok....
    ive noticed some ppl say there zero point is negative?
    i wondered how this is possible as i cant make the counter go into the negative?
    im a bit worried about doing that anyway as i get a little grinder noise at zero ...
    but even my old delonghi burr grinder - dont laugh - gets a finer grind at 3 than rocky does at 0

    thanks for helping a poor noob get his daily coffee hit again!  (hate leaving the house to get a coffee without already having one under my belt!)
    cheers
    dave

  • #2
    Re: question about rocky doser grinder

    Hi Dave,

    It will be an easy fix.....

    Rather than writing a thesis, Im happy to talk you through it if youd like to give me a buzz...

    Chris

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    • #3
      Re: question about rocky doser grinder

      Originally posted by 2muchcoffeeman link=1196301433/0#1 date=1196302527
      Hi Dave,

      It will be an easy fix.....

      Rather than writing a thesis, Im happy to talk you through it if youd like to give me a buzz...

      Chris
      Chris,

      I might have the same problem - grind not fine enough at a very low setting - is there an abridged version of the thesis?

      Matt

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      • #4
        Re: question about rocky doser grinder

        Ok Matt and Dave- the Abridged version is:

        With the grinder switched off and unplugged
        [*]Unscrew the 3 screws in the hopper and remove the hopper[*]Undo the brass top burr holder- and clean it, the balce and the lower blade thoroughly (I use a coarse grinder brush to do this)[*]Reassemble and tighten until the top an bottom burrs are in contact- i.e you cant tighten any further and then back off the grind by 1/4 turn. This will be approximately the correct grind for espresso[*]Reassemble the hopper assembly- if you orient the hopper correctly, your now ballpark espresso grind should read 10 on the scale on the hopper.[*]Enjoy your newly mini-serviced grinder....

        Chris

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        • #5
          Re: question about rocky doser grinder

          Originally posted by 2muchcoffeeman link=1196301433/0#3 date=1196309027
          Ok Matt and Dave- the Abridged version is:

          With the grinder switched off and unplugged
          [*]Unscrew the 3 screws in the hopper and remove the hopper[*]Undo the brass top burr holder- and clean it, the balce and the lower blade thoroughly (I use a coarse grinder brush to do this)[*]Reassemble and tighten until the top an bottom burrs are in contact- i.e you cant tighten any further and then back off the grind by 1/4 turn. This will be approximately the correct grind for espresso[*]Reassemble the hopper assembly- if you orient the hopper correctly, your now ballpark espresso grind should read 10 on the scale on the hopper.[*]Enjoy your newly mini-serviced grinder....

          Chris
          ahhh thank you Chris
          you are a champ im off too check out my rocky with a screwdriver - in a good way

          dave

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          • #6
            Re: question about rocky doser grinder

            thank you Chris
            this mini service worked a treat!

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            • #7
              Re: question about rocky doser grinder

              Originally posted by davem link=1196301433/0#0 date=1196301433
              Hi im new to cs
              been a bit of a lurker as there is a wealth of info here

              i wonder if one of you coffee gurus could answer the following for a noob with a rocky
              i cant seem to get a fine enough grind on it for my - also new - silvia.
              ive read about finding the correct "zero point"on the grinder and at zero on the counter the grinders are touching just - i think as it makes no noise at 2 tiny noise at 1 and a bit more at 0.

              i worked my way back from about 6 as recommended in the manual but even at zero i have to updose a lot to get a proper shot in 25secs
              it tastes ok....
              ive noticed some ppl say there zero point is negative?
              i wondered how this is possible as i cant make the counter go into the negative?
              im a bit worried about doing that anyway as i get a little grinder noise at zero ...
              but even my old delonghi burr grinder - dont laugh - gets a finer grind at 3 than rocky does at 0

              thanks for helping a poor noob get his daily coffee hit again! (hate leaving the house to get a coffee without already having one under my belt!)
              cheers
              dave
              Hey, I wouldnt knock the Delonghi grinder, Im using one, have been now since starting out 2 years ago and its always given me a grind that has the right consistency and damn nice coffee. After all, isnt it the taste of the coffee that is the effect we are all after.

              Ill think about a new machine, if I ever find the money to spend, as my Sunbeam is starting to get a of a burden on the upkeep side, (used and used and abused, not surprised). But, if I ever get the money to waste, then may consider looking at another grinder if I find one that isnt too much for what you want in the end result...

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