(GPGT)Espresso machine hoot

[Lazy_Tiger]

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

Can try calling knock house to see if they still have the lido in stock and let u try a demo set to grind some beans. Some people hate hand grinding esp if it's a band grinder. But the ease of single dosing makes up for the little bit of effort.

The rubber stopper is to prevent the bean from flying out when u are grinding. I find it very useful. My feld grind version 1.0 did not come with one so I made one myself. New feldgrinds come with a rubber stopper.

 

[Lazy_Tiger]

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

Feldgrind is beautifully made. I paid less than 200sgd with shipping. Mostly Well designed and grinds perfectly. Fantastic travel grinder. (Hence the name). Minor gripe The catch cup can come off quite easily. Major gripe - customer service is legendarily bad. U have to wait for months with no head or tail when the grinder is coming. No replies to email. There are so many threads complaining about the customer service. But.....it's a good product so buyer beware. Have to be patient. Or get those that are available off the shelves sometimes from authorized distributors.

 

[chikyblink]

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.

Yes you're right, hand grinders in general are all about getting the rhythm going. The start up crank is usually the hardest part. For the HG One, I like to start with the crank at the 3 o'clock position, then I just need to push down the crank and get the momentum going. The same goes to smaller hand grinders. You just need to find a comfortable position to start up the crank, build up the momentum and its smooth cranking till the end.

 

[tortoise18]

Knockhouse stopped selling Lido grinders.
Only gt Comandante C40 MKIII Nitro Blade $365.
Coffeeinaplace gt sell Lido

 

[testerjp]

With so much caffeine and cranking these stiff grinders, I won't be surprise of severe osteoporosis on one arm much sooner than usual.

 

[Corsabrin]

anyone knows if sette w is in singapore already?

 

[patryn33]

With so much caffeine and cranking these stiff grinders, I won't be surprise of severe osteoporosis on one arm much sooner than usual.

hmm 2 shot a day already
better blame IPPT

 

[sohzai]

Hi all, friend of friend is selling machine urgently due to change of business. Please see advertisement details here.

https://sg.carousell.com/p/61320246/

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[testerjp]

So big, can only sell to another commercial joint. Buy for home is crazy.

I think needs a dedicated special plug with huge power consumption, also needs to plumb in.

1KG a week, is damn little. My bezzera machine in my office use at least 2 kg a week.

 

[sohzai]

Yes. Its a good deal for people who like to have a good machine .

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[winzee]

Hi all,

Any idea where I can get a grinder tray? I have an MDF Grinder from Gaggia. But I need a simple trap for the grinder.

I was actually looking at, Rattleware Espresso Grinder Tray with Mat, but they don't sell it in Singapore.
https://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/rattleware-espresso-grinder-tray-with-mat

 

[testerjp]

Maybe Amazon has it.
Don't look nice to use. Need to lift the grinder to clean the tray.

The best is still knockbox drawer and put your grinder on top. Very handy.
Easy to sweep and clean.

 

[tortoise18]

Hw is gaggia MDF grinder compared to lido e?

 

[testerjp]

I'll pick an electric grinder anytime, but not doser.

 

[patryn33]

Hw is gaggia MDF grinder compared to lido e?

not much diff here
MDF burr size 50mm
Lido 48mm.

pricing similar.. I will get the MDF.

 

[chikyblink]

not much diff here
MDF burr size 50mm
Lido 48mm.

pricing similar.. I will get the MDF.

Actually they're very different.
MDF has a 50mm flat.
Lido has a 48mm conical.
And as we all know, the grind path on a conical is actually larger than what it states.
What that translates to taste, it's all up to individuals.
If you can't stand manual grinding, get the MDF.

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[patryn33]

yes U are correct on flat/conical.

btw 50m flat vs 48mm conical the diff is negligible irrc from what I read on coffeegeek.
the difference usually come from a larger burr with significant size diff.. say 64mm vs 83mm. smaller burr size diff very little at all.

 

[testerjp]

Conical burrs ftw.

 

[delceer]

Nespresso machine good or not ?
Can buy ?

 

[testerjp]

Once you use a proper beans to cup machine, won't go back for Nespresso