Caporegime
I've got a Mazzer Mini. My only regret is that the "chute" is horizontal, so there is quite a lot of waste build up.
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Out of the two... The Major wins. But Super Jolly is certainly more than acceptable. However, I'd prefer whichever didn't have a doser on the front. I hate dosers. Pain in the arse to clean and best if gutted to remove all the internals to make it a straight pass through.
Major has 83mm burrs that are wonderfully fast, but not cheap to replace if they're knackered. Super Jolly is only (only...) 64mm.
More info here from Prima Coffee. https://prima-coffee.com/learn/video/how-to-select-mazzer-espresso-grinder
They do hold on to quite a bit of coffee, easiest way to reduce that is the collapsible camera lens hood mod. Replaces the hopper. Add a lid and then a quick push down post grinding and it'll push out much of the coffee.
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Caporegime
I've got the doser-less mini (type A) but there is still the chute/channel from grinder wheel to exit spout that is the horizontal bit I refer to.
In depth convo from home barista about this very thing (and that I wish I had seen before purchase) here: https://www.home-barista.com/grinders/mazzer-mini-e-grounds-retention-t24556.html
In depth convo from home barista about this very thing (and that I wish I had seen before purchase) here: https://www.home-barista.com/grinders/mazzer-mini-e-grounds-retention-t24556.html
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Thank you for the replies and links, I ended up buying the Major this morning. I'll be performing some more on it no doubt, removing the doser (to clean & perform the clean sweep mod)) also removing the auto function are top of my list after giving the shoot a good clean out.
Turns out it also had brand new Titanium burrs.
The hunt is well and truly on for an Espresso machine now.
Turns out it also had brand new Titanium burrs.
The hunt is well and truly on for an Espresso machine now.
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Luckilly Mazzers are quite easy to work on. 
Titanium burrs? Bit of luck there. That's a couple of hundred quid saved. Good for 600kg or so of coffee.
Theres loads of mods out there for Mazzers. One that I've seen a lot is just a bigger stick for the adjustment collar. Just makes life easier. Lens hood is also very popular in the home environment.
Enjoy.
Titanium burrs? Bit of luck there. That's a couple of hundred quid saved. Good for 600kg or so of coffee.
Theres loads of mods out there for Mazzers. One that I've seen a lot is just a bigger stick for the adjustment collar. Just makes life easier. Lens hood is also very popular in the home environment.
Enjoy.
Soldato
I've a second hand Super Jolly. My clean sweep mod using cardboard held up for a year or so before I had to redo it.
I removed the hopper and just tend to stick my hand over the mouth when it's grinding as it seemed slightly less faffy then clipping a cover on a lens hood. I use a chopstick to flick out any grinds left in the chute after grinding then turn it back on for a second or so which seems to harvest a few more grinds out.
I keep meaning to look into the doserless, there's quite a lot of different ways people have done it though.. too much choice!
Protip: if you ever disassemble the doser lever mechanism / springs make sure you clock how they fit back together. I had a whole world of fun getting it working again
I removed the hopper and just tend to stick my hand over the mouth when it's grinding as it seemed slightly less faffy then clipping a cover on a lens hood. I use a chopstick to flick out any grinds left in the chute after grinding then turn it back on for a second or so which seems to harvest a few more grinds out.
I keep meaning to look into the doserless, there's quite a lot of different ways people have done it though.. too much choice!
Protip: if you ever disassemble the doser lever mechanism / springs make sure you clock how they fit back together. I had a whole world of fun getting it working again
Is there a good website that shows the different Mazzer models and production dates, or even serial number decode ?
I have been watching local gumtree (-yes - should predominately buy based on evaluated wear and tear.)
Does anyone use grindz product for burrs - no justifiication afaiks if you can easily get to the burrs with a tooth pick or like.
two most important accoutrements ...... for the chute
I have been watching local gumtree (-yes - should predominately buy based on evaluated wear and tear.)
Does anyone use grindz product for burrs - no justifiication afaiks if you can easily get to the burrs with a tooth pick or like.
two most important accoutrements ...... for the chute
Soldato
I bought mine from the for sale section on https://coffeeforums.co.uk/forum.php for the record - you save a fair amount compared to Ebay (no fees). Plus, you know the people on there will have generally looked after stuff
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Thanks for the tips
I have read with a Mazzer that the first 2 digits of the serial number denote the year of manufacture.
I have read with a Mazzer that the first 2 digits of the serial number denote the year of manufacture.
Caporegime
Anyone had the pleasure of servicing their (E61) grouphead?
I think mine is due a go.. going to order parts in a sec, and will follow this guide but .. I'm nervous. Wtf.
I think mine is due a go.. going to order parts in a sec, and will follow this guide but .. I'm nervous. Wtf.
Caporegime
Descaling and pulycaf is done regularly, I mean actually dismantling and replacing the washers etc. as they go "hard" after a while. Having used this machine for two years now, I can feel some of the parts are binding when I operate the lever (get a mild "clunk" when pushing to off position which sounds/feels like one of the springs, perhaps.)
One of these kits is on the way.. hopefully I won't need a full-on repair kit or even new grouphead shortly after it arrives!
One of these kits is on the way.. hopefully I won't need a full-on repair kit or even new grouphead shortly after it arrives!
I meant for all the metal parts as you dismantle - the guide you linked says just pulycaf - but when dismantling boiler components I have used descaler too.
Caporegime
Oh I see now, yes that was on the cards as part of it.
A friend was given some Blue mountain beans, that I need to grind for them, for a drip maker - is there a rule of thumb for the grind adjustment, versus espresso ?
Epsresso is typically 7 on my Rocky (and the burrs touch about 0) so should drip be 14 say ie the grinds are twice as large ?
Epsresso is typically 7 on my Rocky (and the burrs touch about 0) so should drip be 14 say ie the grinds are twice as large ?
Caporegime
I go by cupping notes from hasbean, though atm I think the Central/South American stuff is better tasting than the African (ymmv disclaimer goes here).
Got some "COSTA RICA FINCA EL POTRERO YELLOW HONEY BOURBON" atm which I think is rather lovely.
Got some "COSTA RICA FINCA EL POTRERO YELLOW HONEY BOURBON" atm which I think is rather lovely.
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I do find that Central/South American stuff makes a better espresso but when I'm brewing a Chemex/V60/whatever then I'll pick an African coffee pretty much every time.
To my tastes African coffee is a bit too acidic for espresso but something like a Kenyan Gethumbwini makes a perfect Chemex.
To my tastes African coffee is a bit too acidic for espresso but something like a Kenyan Gethumbwini makes a perfect Chemex.
feeling lazy, dangerously low on coffee and liking bourbons i've ordered some Jester - you better be right also got some dark tower cause their blends are generally pretty good.
also got some dark tower cause their blends are generally pretty good.found a potential answer
had not appreciated how, out, shop bought packet grind might be for FrenchPress