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  • LaPavoniLeverLerner
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    Thanks ?

    That's great, I'll look through them and see how I go.

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  • LeroyC
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    Originally posted by rpgilbert View Post
    I'm in a similar boat. Got the same budget and ideally looking for the same machine. If I were in Melbourne I'd look at snapping up that MM Electronic that is posted above. I've also been considering the Lelit PL44
    I used to have a Lelit PL44 and I reckon its an awesome espresso grinder. Be aware that its just a small conical burr grinder, but in my opinion it’s way ahead of any of the other small conical burr grinders. The build and grind quality is excellent and I wouldn’t have an issue recommending one if the price was right.

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  • level3ninja
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    You should have a bit of an idea based on how much coffee you normally go through. You can also try scratching your fingernail on the burrs, if they don't leave a mark easily they're probably due for replacement. If you can see the edge of the burrs they're probably due.

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  • zuroy
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    Originally posted by level3ninja View Post
    Any of these will do you well.

    A little above budget but close to new, reliable, replace the burrs every 300kgs and you can pass it down to your grandchildren.
    https://coffeesnobs.com.au/forum/mar...pe-a-melbourne

    Same as above but with a doser
    https://coffeesnobs.com.au/forum/mar...65-mazzer-mini

    Small footprint, bulletproof mechanically, little bit plastic fantastic on the outside.
    https://coffeesnobs.com.au/forum/mar...nig-vario-2019

    Has a doser and needs a new set of burrs. Can be easily modified to be stepless instead of stepped.
    https://coffeesnobs.com.au/forum/mar...io-rocky-doser

    Has a doser and might also be stepped
    https://coffeesnobs.com.au/forum/mar...30139-macap-m4

    Personally I'd go for the Mini Electronic or the Vario
    How do you know when you hit 300kg haha. Noob question - is there a way to check when the burrs require replacing visually?

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  • splashalot
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    Originally posted by level3ninja View Post

    Has a doser and might also be stepped
    https://coffeesnobs.com.au/forum/mar...30139-macap-m4
    I have an identical Macap M4 to the one advertised above. They're stepless adjustment via the worm drive at the rear of the hopper. Mine is approx 14y/o and hasn't missed a beat.

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  • rpgilbert
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    I'm in a similar boat. Got the same budget and ideally looking for the same machine. If I were in Melbourne I'd look at snapping up that MM Electronic that is posted above.

    I've also been considering the Lelit PL44

    Leave a comment:


  • level3ninja
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    Any of these will do you well.

    A little above budget but close to new, reliable, replace the burrs every 300kgs and you can pass it down to your grandchildren.
    https://coffeesnobs.com.au/forum/mar...pe-a-melbourne

    Same as above but with a doser
    https://coffeesnobs.com.au/forum/mar...65-mazzer-mini

    Small footprint, bulletproof mechanically, little bit plastic fantastic on the outside.
    https://coffeesnobs.com.au/forum/mar...nig-vario-2019

    Has a doser and needs a new set of burrs. Can be easily modified to be stepless instead of stepped.
    https://coffeesnobs.com.au/forum/mar...io-rocky-doser

    Has a doser and might also be stepped
    https://coffeesnobs.com.au/forum/mar...30139-macap-m4

    Personally I'd go for the Mini Electronic or the Vario

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  • LaPavoniLeverLerner
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    Grinder advice

    G'day all

    New here and hoping you might be able to help me out. I’ve recently started the journey to better espresso with the purchase of a La Pavoni lever machine. Its going well, but the old grinder I have been using probably needs a bit of an upgrade (Sunbeam 480). I seem to have ready a gazillion reviews, but can’t get my head around how fine is fine enough? It seems to be quite subjective and the more I read the more confused I get.

    Can anyone give me a recommendation of what I should be looking for grinder wise? Only use will be espresso in the LP , smaller is better (very limited by bench space), 3-4 shots per day and I have a preference for simpler and long lived over millions of options that I’ll never use. Budget preference is to keep it under $500, but flexible if need be. In Melbourne if that helps.

    Any advice or recommendations greatly accepted.

    Cheers,

    Tim
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