DavecUK LMSC It isn’t smooth while loosening and tightening the hopper; It can be very tight, which does make me think the lube is wearing out quicker than expected, given the frequency of swapping. Just apply a little pressure to the centre cone when tightening or loosening and it will reduce a huge amount of spring pressure.
Cuprajake Did yours come with a tube of grease? Also wierd gourmet uses PTFE tape on the chrome hopper app to good effect
LMSC Cuprajake It does! I am using the Molykote 111! The PTFE tape is of no use for my use case! 😁 MediumRoastSteam Reading this thread I’m getting somehow sceptical! About ? Could you explain ? 😁
MediumRoastSteam indeed. I said exactly that a few days ago. https://coffeetime.freeflarum.com/d/1851-coffee-with-duo/98 As mentioned in my post, I never had such problems. Reading this thread I’m getting somehow sceptical! 😊😂😂😂
MediumRoastSteam LMSC - just the issues you are reporting… fines getting caught on the threads, worrying about wearing out the thread overtime, etc, etc. I suppose I’ll find out myself when mine arrives.
LMSC MediumRoastSteam I am going to wipe it clean to ensure there are no fines, grease and observe for a week each - regular use like now and without swapping.
MediumRoastSteam LMSC 👍 - if you grease it, don’t you risk fines getting trapped and stuck there, making a mess? I never greased mine.
LMSC MediumRoastSteam I do think it does. Their cleaning video suggest greasing lightly. Otherwise, it is sticky. The PTFE is ideal, but it doesn’t fit my use case 🤣 I wonder if food safe silicone spray would be a better alternative ? Does it work MRS?
Cuprajake Ambersil Food Grade Silicone Lubricant Fg Nsf H1 400ml https://amzn.eu/d/cpX6cFu Used it with the evo
DavecUK Cuprajake Ambersil Food Grade Silicone Lubricant Fg Nsf H1 400ml https://amzn.eu/d/cpX6cFu Used it with the evo Only thing is to be sure to put a paper towel inside the grinder, so you don’t spray it anywhere but the threads. Silicone can be a bit of a crema killer.
LMSC Day 18 - A very busy day at work. Had pulled 3 espressos in the morning, swapped the burrs and made a filter of Crankhouse’s Colombia Yenni for breakfast.
LMSC DavecUK I assume, this spray can’t be used instead of lubricating the piston seals with Molykote 111, given what have noted.
DavecUK LMSC I assume, this spray can’t be used instead of lubricating the piston seals with Molykote 111, given what have noted. Yes, you can, moly might cling better though
LMSC Day 19 is another busy day at work. My daughter is here for a couple of days. So, pulled 4 espressos in the morning - 3 Foundry, and 1 Crankhouse Colombian Yenni. Had a filter — Cartwheel Winton Benitez after lunch. Obviously, swapped the burrs before making a filter.