(GPGT)Espresso machine hoot

[gkhbgk]

Conical burrs have a slower rpm, so less heat during grind.
They also have a wider grinding area to disperse heat.
A Honkie barista recently claimed that heat is better though, but many are doubtful in the claim.

E61 has a lot of makers, ECM, Bezzera, VBM, Expobar, etc. I think more than 10 companies copying it. If it's not good, i think won't have 10 over established companies copying? Maybe because it's an open patent?

From what i been reading, PID adjust the boiler temperature so will inevitably affect the HX temperature. The fluctuation is also lesser. Got abnormalities, I think u can see it better. You may have more confidence is seeing exact number that guesstimate.

I'll pick BB005 or Q50E.

Hope the info helps.

Thank you very much for your input

 

[tortoise18]

very fresh beans roast date 1 wk or less. my grinder is delonghi kg89 though, could be grinder issue. i'm thinking of getting baratza virtuoso

 

[tortoise18]

https://www.kickstarter.com/project...-grinder-better-grind-more-flavor/description
If I'm thinking of manual, should I go for this or get Porlex tall or Rhino better? I can't seem to find Porlex or Rhino in Sg.

 

[chikyblink]

https://www.kickstarter.com/project...-grinder-better-grind-more-flavor/description
If I'm thinking of manual, should I go for this or get Porlex tall or Rhino better? I can't seem to find Porlex or Rhino in Sg.

Neither. Those grinders are ok for filters but terrible for espresso.
I'd recommend the Lido3 E instead.

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[tortoise18]

Where can I buy lido3 e? I c that ROK has bad reviews

 

[chikyblink]

Where can I buy lido3 e? I c that ROK has bad reviews

www.coffeeinaplace.com

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[tortoise18]

thanks! i tried googling and nothing points to that website.
I compared Lido E and ET and ET gives a bigger range? Or should I stick with E, same price for both

 

[patryn33]

Where can I buy lido3 e? I c that ROK has bad reviews

Why don't buy direct?
http://www.oehandgrinders.com/OE-Manual-Coffee-Grinders_c_1.html

 

[tortoise18]

out of stock lei the main site.
between E and ET i think ET a bit risky cos of the handle maybe clumsy.
$292 for lido E and pharos $399.

 

[testerjp]

S$300/S$400 for one hand grinder can almost buy one electronic grinder.
Why don't buy an electronic one and single dose, still works and much easier

 

[tortoise18]

Baratza virtuoso same price as pharos but I heard spoils easily

 

[testerjp]

Ya maybe not Baratza

 

[Lazy_Tiger]

Where can I buy lido3 e? I c that ROK has bad reviews

Knockhouse has lido and commandante on their shelves. Interested to see if commandante can drink easier with their blade design.

 

[testerjp]

I tot there's a feld hand grinder mentioned here which is EUR99.

 

[patryn33]

S$300/S$400 for one hand grinder can almost buy one electronic grinder.
Why don't buy an electronic one and single dose, still works and much easier

I find my hand grinder works and just as easy as my electric one.

 

[patryn33]

out of stock lei the main site.
between E and ET i think ET a bit risky cos of the handle maybe clumsy.
$292 for lido E and pharos $399.

A lot of review here or you can ask owners for feedback
http://www.home-barista.com/advice/lido-e-vs-pharos-t39694.html

 

[tortoise18]

Leaning towards pharos only $100 diff but am scared as I'm pretty short and weak, not a guy and lido seems more user friendly

 

[chikyblink]

Leaning towards pharos only $100 diff but am scared as I'm pretty short and weak, not a guy and lido seems more user friendly

I have both the Lido 2 and the Pharos. While the Pharos is a better grinder for espresso, it is a b*tch to use. Getting grounds out requires shaking and tapping and risking grounds all over the place. It gets old really fast if you're doing 2-3 shots a day. The Lido is just easier to use in every way. That said, espressos certainly taste better on the Pharos.

Bottom line: Get the Lido E.

 

[tortoise18]

Yes chikyblink thanks for the input.
That's the part I will have trouble, getting grinds out. I see the guys putting it upside down and stuff and I will have problem cos its heavy.
I'm gonna get Lido E.cos ET doesn't have funnel lol. It does have the rubber stopper which I've no idea wat for

 

[Lazy_Tiger]

I have both the Lido 2 and the Pharos. While the Pharos is a better grinder for espresso, it is a b*tch to use. Getting grounds out requires shaking and tapping and risking grounds all over the place. It gets old really fast if you're doing 2-3 shots a day. The Lido is just easier to use in every way. That said, espressos certainly taste better on the Pharos.

Bottom line: Get the Lido E.

I saw a video where a lady had trouble turning a lido. Is the lido hard to turn? With hand grinder I find it's about getting the rhythm. Even strong guys had problems turning my hg one because it's the 1st time they tried and have not gotten the rhythm and understood where to press down to stabilize the grinder.