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K_Bean_Coffee

A pic of my current home setup Black Profitec Pro 500 and Eureka Atom

Simon

Ah a VERY swish setup Paul, nice! Have looked into the Atom, it's had awesome reviews from what I hear.. am so tempted but I just don't know if I can justify 4 grinders... XD

Brett H

What the heck is that and why don’t I know about it??  Off to google!

K_Bean_Coffee

Yep. It’s a surprise package. First thoughts were “ugly” but after I used one I wanted one ...and I have really warmed to it’s looks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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The 2 models I am looking at are from Auber Instruments. One is the Delux model $149 and the other is the Delux model with steam control for $187. EDIT: Please refer to site rules I have done some various searches but I have no yet seen any descriptions on whether it is worth it to get the steam control. The only post I found on another forum seemed to indicate that the steam control isn't a separate PID control (not really sure what is meant by that). My initial thought is that I would go without the steam control and just watch the temperature indicator to see when the light switched off. I would then know when to start my steam by just beginning a few degrees before the light is set to go off. Thoughts? The reason I am looking at the Auber is twofold, (1) I like the style of it and how it seems to visually integrate with the machine and (2) is is less costly then others I have seen.

Brett H

Hi Pollo and welcome.  I Reckon you've got your post in the wrong place mate.  Where did you intend this to go?

Brett H

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Yep. It’s a surprise package. First thoughts were “ugly” but after I used one I wanted one ...and I have really warmed to it’s looks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I was hoping for grind by weight and a Stainless finish.  Perhaps version 2.0...??

InspectorGadget

My setup. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Koffee_Kosmo

Why are my eyes drawn to the sexy grinder I know why, I have the twin  >:D KK

InspectorGadget

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Why are my eyes drawn to the sexy grinder I know why, I have the twin  >:D KK

They are closely related. The serial numbers may be adjacent. Made in December 2015. I have a great funnel, no mess, thanks KK! No buyers regret. The Robur is just big enough for home use and light at 62 pounds. Seriously it is weird that it works so well and is so easy to live with for home use. I sold the Kony to someone on CS and he loves it too. The compensation with these grinders is impeccable grind quality and they will last forever....well more or less. G Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Simon

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My setup. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Ah a beauty of a setup

K_Bean_Coffee

Very nice... and that’s a serious home grinder Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

InspectorGadget

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Ah a beauty of a setup

Thanks. Very happy with it. KK gave me his funnel which means wastage is less than any other grinder I have owned. It is quick and quiet. The Wega Mini Nova Classic seems to be a well kept secret. Rotary and plumbed in. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

InspectorGadget

on 1512517716:

Very nice... and that’s a serious home grinder Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Thanks Paul. The grinder was too good a deal to resist. The Wega I have had for well over a year and works perfectly. Nice simple HX machine. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Koffee_Kosmo

Here is an update photo of my setup Keep in mind that the Strega is about 7 or 8 years old and still looking like new The Robur is a just over a month Custom PF and lever handles have served me well  :thumb:

InspectorGadget

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Here is an update photo of my setup Keep in mind that the Strega is about 7 or 8 years old and still looking like new The Robur is a just over a month Custom PF and lever handles have served me well  :thumb:

Both look great. Both will still look just as good in ten years. Buy quality, not problems. G Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Simon

I always worry about having the grinder near the machine, moisture etc, do you guys find this to be an issue at all with your setups? (Water jumping over onto the grinder?) Hence my setup being grinder on one end of the corner bench and the machine on the other haha.. It's probably easy enough to avoid and not really an issue having them side by side.. I see many and have worked in many cafes which have that setup

InspectorGadget

on 1512557664:

I always worry about having the grinder near the machine, moisture etc, do you guys find this to be an issue at all with your setups? (Water jumping over onto the grinder?) Hence my setup being grinder on one end of the corner bench and the machine on the other haha.. It's probably easy enough to avoid and not really an issue having them side by side.. I see many and have worked in many cafes which have that setup

No. I’ve never even considered it really. An espresso machine produces some steam but steam rises and dissipates quickly. The steam wand is on the opposite side from the grinder in my setup but I doubt if it would matter. G Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Koffee_Kosmo

on 1512557664:

I always worry about having the grinder near the machine, moisture etc, do you guys find this to be an issue at all with your setups? (Water jumping over onto the grinder?) Hence my setup being grinder on one end of the corner bench and the machine on the other haha.. It's probably easy enough to avoid and not really an issue having them side by side.. I see many and have worked in many cafes which have that setup

Never had an issue But I do take care and reduce any risk when releasing steam / water The system I use is to wrap a microfibre cloth over the steam wand and all steam is trapped inside it And for milk steaming - we’ll im very good at it - so no milk spots KK

Simon

Ah okay fair enough, yeah for steaming but also for any splashback that may occur when purging water, cleaning grouphead etc, but that's great to know. Maybe I'm just messy XD. Am moving houses soon and this situation may arise :o

Koffee_Kosmo

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Ah okay fair enough, yeah for steaming but also for any splashback that may occur when purging water, cleaning grouphead etc, but that's great to know. Maybe I'm just messy XD. Am moving houses soon and this situation may arise :o

The cloth over the steam wand method as noted above is great However I have recommended to others in the past to use an empty 1 Lt milk bottle if space and height permits Edit As for group head cleaning and catching over spill I use a stainless steel camping mug I don’t let any last lever machine flow to spill into the catch stray I catch it in the cup and the odd drop is caught by the blue cloth That’s why my machine still looks like new KK

Simon

Ah nice, cheers will keep in mind . It's funny the idea of trying to keep water away from coffee/coffee grinds at all costs but then it's gonna have water specifically blasting through it in the end XD

Brett H

Peer group pressure is an insidious social phenomenon that causes the afflicted to often act in rash and unpredictable ways......

Koffee_Kosmo

Very nice Brett Do you want me to make you a custom funnel piece? KK

Brett H

Oh mate, id love that... thank you!

Koffee_Kosmo

It will be ready to be collected by tomorrow  :thumb: KK

Simon

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Peer group pressure is an insidious social phenomenon that causes the afflicted to often act in rash and unpredictable ways......

Ahh NICE Brett, congrats! Looks awesome, enjoy!! I wonder who shall be next... the Robur bug is strong XD

Brett H

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It will be ready to be collected by tomorrow  :thumb: KK

Mate... you’re too fast!

Brett H

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Ahh NICE Brett, congrats! Looks awesome, enjoy!! I wonder who shall be next... the Robur bug is strong XD

Lol... I know right but I went and had a play with one at the local cafe and it’s too glorious in every respect.  I was going to go all-out and get the electronica but keeping it fresh and efficient would be a challenge at home.  I may yet remove the auto-stop assembly from the Robur for chute-sweeping but at this stage I’m happy to waste a few beans.

Lwowiak

Nice score Brett. You guys have tempted me to consider an upgrade, but I have certain restrictions from the boss ladies. A new grinder must: - be as easy to use as the current M4D. - be doserless. (non-negotiable) - have minimal grind retention. I have spent a lot of effort teaching my household to use our current setup. Single dosing with only minute grind adjustments was the easiest concept for all to master, so the new grinder will have to be easy to use. On the plus side, with so many shops closing down, there might be a unit or two available in the near future.......