Coffee machine

[Hairy]

A friend just dropped this off now .... will be interesting try out and I really love the packaging.

 

 

 

 

[Flippa]

Ah ok. I haven't been down that side of the centre for a while. Why did they move? The coffee shop was always pretty popular it seemed. Glad they still open and that it wasn't another small business death by lockdown.

 

It was a long time coming. Basically a drawn out lease renegotiation that didn't come to fruition. 

 

The owner went out of his way to help us when we started up and throughout our coffee journey, so I have a very soft spot for Royal Roasters and the team there.....

[Hairy]

A friend just dropped this off now .... will be interesting try out and I really love the packaging.

looks great, but is really just average at best.

[mon-goose]

has anyone bought from them before?

Good pricing, especially on grinders

I do know the owner personally and I buy coffee from them regularly but I have never bought machines r anything else from them

[travisza]

looks great, but is really just average at best.

Yup, also got a packet as a gift once. Disappointing

[PhilipV]

This morning while grinding my coffee grinder made that horrible arcing noise, spat some blue sparks and let it's black smoke out.

Now I know when the black smoke escapes from appliances they are usually pretty dead.

But a quick look at Facebook marketplace for a lekker grinder tells me I know to see if I can refill the black smoke in it.

 

It's a Simonelli Grinta, a pretty good grinder, and after working on my Oscar I know it's basic and pretty robust inside, so hopefully some electric acrobatics can save the day here.

I opened the grinder up yesterday, and found that the pc board controller thingy has burned out.

So I'm going to see if I can find a board like this, and plan B is to buy a prototyping board from RS Components and build one myself. Obviously I'll prefer the stock board, but I also like learning new skills.

Edited September 7, 2020 by PhilipV

[the nerd]

I opened the grinder up yesterday, and found that the pc board controller thingy has burned out.

So I'm going to see if I can find a board like this, and plan B is to buy a prototyping board from RS Components and build one myself. Obviously I'll prefer the stock board, but I also like learning new skills.

 

If all else fails you will still be able to make it an on/off style switch!

[gerriemtb]

I know it may be a long shot...

 

I have a Severin Conical Burr grinder that has handled every bean I throw at it for a couple of years. It suddenly stopped to extract the beans from the burrs. The motor turns but you can hear it is straining. I cleaned it, made sure the extraction chute is clear, but still no luck.

 

There may be a bean stuck somewhere, but I can't figure out how to open the grinder up. 

 

Any clues?

 

It is far out of it's warranty and I have no idea who works on these and if it is even worth the cost.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

https://capecoffeebeans.co.za/collections/coffee-grinders/products/severin-conical-burr-electric-coffee-grinder?gclid=CjwKCAjwqML6BRAHEiwAdquMnVFYgScg9_oAxR1ExIiwWuqWU82q7Ry0M5vybQhW3u35nKfea4RPsBoCRBYQAvD_BwE

Unfortunately the grinder is no more - couldn't open it up completely, but enough to see that the motor is damaged (judged by the black smoke sticking to the insides of the machine. 

 

I had it for 5+ years and need to replace it as my manual burr grinder is nice to use once in a while, but not every time we drink coffee.

 

I see the Severin has nearly doubled in price since I bought one. 

 

I use the grinder mostly for French Press, Aeropress and pour over. 

 

Any recommendations for a similar burr grinder?

 

The Melitta Molino looks quite good at an attractive price point. Does anyone here have one? 

 

Cheers!

 

 

[cadenceblur]

My machine was in for a service this week so it was Turkish and V60, was a nice change to be honest, but thankfully got it back today.

[Violater]

Hey Guys

I'm selling Fiorenzato F64 espresso grinder (Forenzato F64 E XGR). 

I used use 2 grinders (One for decaf and one for regular) but am solely using decaf now, so no use for 2 grinders anymore.

PM me for more info

[EddieV]

Got one of these this week - Delonghi Dedica EC685.

 

Pleasantly surprised thus far. Bit concerned about the 1 year warranty, seems a bit short?

But at 15bar pressure the espresso is awesome.    

[porqui]

Unfortunately the grinder is no more - couldn't open it up completely, but enough to see that the motor is damaged (judged by the black smoke sticking to the insides of the machine. 

 

I had it for 5+ years and need to replace it as my manual burr grinder is nice to use once in a while, but not every time we drink coffee.

 

 

Cheers!

 

 

 

Motors can be repaired and fairly cost effectively.

[NeverNotRolling]

Got one of these this week - Delonghi Dedica EC685.

 

Pleasantly surprised thus far. Bit concerned about the 1 year warranty, seems a bit short?

But at 15bar pressure the espresso is awesome.    

 

Was looking at this or the Breville. Saw a youtuber have to purge the Delonghi to let it cool after drawing the espresso in order to froth the milk. Any experience with this or not really an issue?

[EddieV]

Was looking at this or the Breville. Saw a youtuber have to purge the Delonghi to let it cool after drawing the espresso in order to froth the milk. Any experience with this or not really an issue?

 

Yes, I saw video, was also concerned about it. I at most make 2 double espresso's with 2 cups froth milk at a time and have not experienced what he did yet.

[Hairy]

[NateChat]

Is this their usual lighter roast?

Is this price exclusively for members?