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  • danq
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    Originally posted by danq View Post
    Thanks again.
    Just checked on aliE: They also have cheapish ($30) bellows, called Coffee Beans Grinder Blowing Bean Bin. Have you tried these as well?
    Thanks.
    I sent you a direct message with a link. Am trying to avoid buying plastic things that end up in the rubish. Hence, am unsure whether to get a lens-hood or those bellows.

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  • Blues1143
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    I can see a $40 USD one with only a couple of reviews but not a $30 one?

  • danq
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    Thanks again.
    Just checked on aliE: They also have cheapish ($30) bellows, called Coffee Beans Grinder Blowing Bean Bin. Have you tried these as well?

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  • Blues1143
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    Yes just a cheap aliE one

  • danq
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    Looks great. Is this just a regular collapsible 58mm lens hood?

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  • Blues1143
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ID:	898688 Here is my current setup that works well on my mini with home-doserless mod - 58 mm lens hood for bellows and Coles jar lid that I wood stained. I'm trying some cut up 0.4 mm acupuncture needles as a screen/declumper.

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  • danq
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    Hi all, thanks for your feedback.

    After cutting the guard a few sectors at a time, I have now cut it all off.
    Works very well, no spraying of grounds at all, but some more clumping. Since I am using WDT anyway, no big deal.
    Am currently using a brush to clear the throat of the grinder, and also the exit chute.

    Have attached some photos, in case anybody is interested.

    Am looking for some bellows to avoid having to use a brush. Any suggestions?

    Best wishes
    D

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  • Blues1143
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    I did a similar thing with my Major that I single dose with - I just cut back the original until just a basic cross shape remained - seems to be a good compromise in terms of static, clumping, and exit speed if single dosing.
    Last edited by Blues1143; 19 January 2022, 02:03 PM. Reason: Clarity

  • EspressoAdventurer
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    Hey...well come on Mr Risky how about you do it and tell us all about it!
    Sorry Dan couldn't help myself.
    Well first off I don't have the Mini E. but have run the SuperJ, Kony and now the MAjor. For what its worth of course they're all different, but the 'throw speed' of each grinder will be one of the key aspects here.
    The mini E* is expect would differ as well.
    I did remove the guard from the Major and with the guard grinds AYK just plop out like from a mincer.
    Guard off - sprays out with some ferocity*.
    Not a major negative but more messy.
    I reckon the cookie cutter guard acts in a number of ways -
    1/ as a 'damper' / gatherer / control of sorts.

    Try getting some 'Tie Wire' fine engineering wire - look up GP Motorcycles tie wire lock nuts bolts etc.
    It is Finer than normal tie wire.

    So Try spacing one or more strands and different spacings to the OEM guard. Suck it and see situation.
    OR even cut off your OEM guard 'one sector' at a time - of course there's no coming back from this.

    More discussion pls...anyone?
    Yelta?

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  • danq
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    Originally posted by Yelta View Post
    Morning Gonzo, I removed the static grid/mesh from my Mini as soon as I bought it (almost 10 years ago) have never experienced blockages or static problems.

    Somehow the whole issue seems to be linked to humidity, or lack of it, as a matter of interest we live in a borderline arid area, so excess humidity never a problem.?
    I am thinking about removing that screen of my Mini-E to avoid having old grinds piling up. I live in Brisbane, which is quite humid. Has anybody got any experience that they can share?

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  • Yelta
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    65 kg is bugger all Gonzo, they claim new burrs are good for 300 kg, I've found grind speed slows significantly after about 150, at which point I replace them.?

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  • gonzob
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    It surprised me too (the solution, that is). I've never had significant static problems before. It's not clumping, just grounds floating around in the air, and as soon as I do the toothpick thing it stops. It may be the burrs are getting on a bit - I've put about 65 kg through them - is that old?

    Gonzo

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  • SanderP
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    I'll defer to Yeltas extensive experience but could it be the burrs loosing their edge. They'll clump more with dull burrs and that combined with oily beans could explain it.

    Cheers

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  • Yelta
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    Morning Gonzo, I removed the static grid/mesh from my Mini as soon as I bought it (almost 10 years ago) have never experienced blockages or static problems.

    Somehow the whole issue seems to be linked to humidity, or lack of it, as a matter of interest we live in a borderline arid area, so excess humidity never a problem.?

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  • gonzob
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    Mazzer Mini E static solution

    Hi All.

    My Mini E has been chugging along with no problems for ages, Then the other day I got a lot of static. The grounds were flying everywhere, getting stuck in the chute, etc. I was using a roast that I'd cooked a little more than usual, and it was a bit oily. I tried another batch, and it was the same. I decided to do a bit of investigation, and discovered that the gound coffee was coming out the right side of the outlet, and the left was blocked:


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    The arrow points to where it was blocked. Note that a) I don't have the finger guard on, and b) with the left side blocked, most of the coffee was coming out and by-passing the static grid on its way.

    I got a toothpick and loosened the compacted coffee on the left side, and the coffee then came out evenly. The static disappeared!

    It has happened a couple of times since, and the solution worked.

    Hope this helps others.

    Gonzo
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