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Thanks for sharing Matt. Removing the chute last leaves the delicate, relatively short wires attaching the chute to the grinder supporting the weight of the chute. These joints are quite delicate and are easy to accidentally break at the solder joint. And if you are using a screwdriver while the chute is detached with the wires hanging, it's so easy to accidentally pull the wires and potentially break the contact. This is one of the reasons I actually wouldn't suggest removing the bottom burr now unless you have reason to (as I did).

Hi there, thanks for watching. I never did but take a look at my pinned comment. If you're concerned or want to be safe, don't remove the burrs, just clean around them.

Thanks - I'd leave the burrs in place now and do a 'dry clean' of them and the chamber/chute using brushes and a vacuum. I removed the bottom burr because I had been using the grinder for around 12 months without cleaning the inside and so I felt like there were coffee grounds underneath it that needed removing. If there's no reason to believ you have grounds underneath, it's easier and safer to leave the burrs in place. By the way, if you like exploring different coffees, you may be interested in a way to help you get the tastiest espressos from them. I just created an Espresso Journal that helps you track, make notes and improve every extraction. Check it out here www.amazon.com/Espresso-Journal-Track-Extractions-Barista/dp/B0CRF5GMB7/ or UK people here www.amazon.co.uk/Espresso-Journal-Track-Extractions-Barista/dp/B0CRF5GMB7/

No problem, thanks for watching. Yes it can change. As long as everything else is working as normal, you're good. Next time, to minimise this, leave the burrs in place and just do a 'dry clean' of them and the chamber/chute using brushes and a vacuum. By the way, if you like exploring different coffees, you may be interested in a way to help you get the tastiest espressos from them. I just published an Espresso Journal that helps you track, make notes and improve every extraction. Check it out here www.amazon.com/Espresso-Journal-Track-Extractions-Barista/dp/B0CRF5GMB7/ or UK people here www.amazon.co.uk/Espresso-Journal-Track-Extractions-Barista/dp/B0CRF5GMB7/

@@coffeewithalex4379 Thank you very much for the answer and the recommendations.

Gracias por tus consejos Tito. Siempre hay cosas que aprender a medida que avanza en su viaje cafetero y en la vida misma. Esto funcionó para mí en ese momento sin problemas discernibles. Fui cuidadoso y gentil. Otros pueden no serlo. Ya vi que te suscribiste, gracias! Pero tengo curiosidad: ¿qué esperas ver en este canal en el futuro?

No I didn't, why?

Yes there is retention but this version of the Specialita in the video is not marketed or positioned as a zero, or even low, retention grinder. So the Niche Zero is not an apples to apples comparison. It doesn't even have a hopper! Many people don't want to deal with single dosing, so the Niche wouldn't be an option for them. I've not seen the grinds get into the electronics. I've tried bellows as you might have seen in my other videos. It absolutely helped me. Maybe there's an additional issue causing retention problems for you. But yes I understand your frustrations. This was a good grinder for me to start with. I've moved to a dedicated single dose grinder now. There's a video on that too on my channel (I think I called it best single dose grinder under $1,500). Thanks for watching!

Haha thanks! 🔧

@@coffeewithalex4379 I have my machine coming today, which I'm very excited about, and your video was the perfect, "real" video to give me an idea of what I'm getting into, thank you.

Ah great! I hope you enjoy it - but keep it clean 😉

From the sounds of it, I'd say you just need to put a few more beans through as some of the coarser grounds may still be coming through. By the way if you need help with tracking and improving your espresso, I just created an espresso journal which will help you track, make notes and improve every extraction. You can get it here www.amazon.com/Espresso-Journal-Track-Extractions-Barista/dp/B0CRF5GMB7/

Hi there, I haven't tried although a few people have suggested this. For me it would be too messy - imagine the fine grinds everywhere! If you can do it outside, maybe. But I think a brush, cotton buds and vacuum work well, so that's what I use.

@@coffeewithalex4379 OK, thanks for the reply. I'm going to try it outside next month. I'll update you on how it goes :)

Hi, yes I'd leave it and clean everything else. It's not absolutely necessary and some say they have alognment issues although I didn't. So yes, leave the bttom burr screwed in and dry clean it in situ (brush, cotton buds and vacuum).

Thank you - I appreciate you. Hope your next grinder clean goes well and gives you even better tasting coffee. By the way if you need help with tracking and improving your espresso, I just created an espresso journal which will help you track, make notes and improve every extraction. You can get it here www.amazon.com/Espresso-Journal-Track-Extractions-Barista/dp/B0CRF5GMB7/

Thanks Paul. Such a pity it's kaput - that is disappointing, especially if you've been cleaning it out regularly (I'd understand it stopping working if you hadn't). It might be worth getting in touch with Eureka just to say you've only used it for 3 years. You never know they may even suggest a way you can get it working again.

😂 I hadn't seen it that way! This is just an inexpensive way to do it and I made this video quite some time ago. There are now solutions made by Eureka that may do the job and don't look like a public toilet 😊

Thank you Simone! Enjoy your newly cleaned grinder and of course the coffee 😀

😊 Thank you

You're so welcome Natalia. I'm glad you liked it 😀

There's a screw that you tighten to hold the hopper in place but I always had it loose so that I didn't have to loosen it every time I wanted to remove the hopper.

It was - I think i may have said that in the video. Thanks for watching

Hi, that one is older. It's a Eureka Mignon Mk2 (also known as Eurrka Mignon MCI).

@coffeewithalex4379 I apologise for asking because I have asked you before. I am having a problem with my grinder and it's also the MCI. It's worked flawlessly for 11 years and now started clogging up. Eureka in Italy can't tell me what to check for. Yesterday they mentioned the the ACE might need replacing but can I find this component in my machine???? No. They say its whe the gind is ejected but I cannot find this. Do you have something on your machine? I have replaced the burrs, thinking that might be the problem

Hmm I don't have either the Specialita or the MCI now. I do have a video I filmed but havent edited and it shows a removable piece of black plastic in the chute which I assume helps break up and help the flow of the coffee out of the chute. Do you see anything like that when you remove the chute?

@@coffeewithalex4379 nope tgere is no plastic piece. I am hoping that Eureka will be customer friendly. I will send them some photos on Monday

I trawled through some of the video I shot and found the piece - here's a screenshot of it for your reference share.getcloudapp.com/NQu5OEJW

Hi, that one is older. It's a Eureka Mignon Mk2 (also known as Eurrka Mignon MCI).

Hi - It's embarrassing but I haven't made the video yet. Well I filmed it quite some time ago but haven't edited it yet. Sorry!

Thanks for watching Daniel! I'm glad it was helpful.

Definitely! Although, if it's kept clean you don't necessarily need to remove the bottom burr and some comments here say you shouldn't as it affects alignment. I didn't notice this but I just want to say that for anyone reading.

I put it off for a long time too! For me though, I wanted to clean after that. I found if I left it too long between cleans I would notice it affect the taste of the coffee.

Yes, that wasn't available at the time I made the video. Howeve this "modification" does improve upon the standard Specialita I used in the video.

Always happy to help remove a jam my friend 👍

Thank you! Ah you're lucky to have a workshop 😀

Hi Marek, that one is older. It's a Eureka Mignon Mk2 (also known as Eurrka Mignon MCI).

​@coffeewithalex4379 have you got an ACE on the MCI?

I don't have the grinder any longer but I believe it had some kind of anti clumping although different from the Specialita

@@coffeewithalex4379 did it ever give you trouble?

@mbrylewski the blue MkII? No it worked ok, in fact it seemed more sturdily built and heavy than Specialita. But I enjoyed using the Specialita more and believe I got better espresso from it. I have a video I haven't edited yet with both grinders in.

You're welcome. Im glad it helped!

Well this model wasn't sold as zero retention so I guess we should give it some slack. They have newer models that do say 'zero' retention although true zero is almost impossible. Did you see the grinder I've upgraded to? Even that has some retention. You can see it here ua-cam.com/video/5T-OGTZoIQM/v-deo.html What do you think?

Hi Vee - I actually don't have this grinder any more (you can see in my latest video what I replaced it with). I'll try and answer though: Of course it will differ between our grinders but that what you've said sounds about right if I remember correctly (touching is zero espresso may be around 1 to 2).

@@coffeewithalex4379 thanks

Thank you Manuel 🙏 And thank you for subscribing.

I'm so glad it helped you J T

Great tip Allan - thank you. After a while, I stopped removing the burrs themselves. I think there was only coffee grounds underneath them initially because I didn't clean the grinder soon enough after getting it that it built up much more than it should have. So if you know you're cleaning it regularly, you can just leave the burrs in place and dry clean them with cotton buds, a brush and a vacuum.

@@coffeewithalex4379 both times I removed the burs I removed impacted fines from the bottom and the alignment of the machine changed slightly and I got better more consistent grinds. I would suggest to remove both and bottom burs on each clean.

I actually don't have this grinder now Allan but I'm glad the video helped. If you'd like to see what I replaced it with you can see it in the unboxing here ua-cam.com/video/5T-OGTZoIQM/v-deo.html

Thank you for commenting! Wow - you had a LOT stuck in the chute. I hope the grinder's going well for you now. I had to periodically check how it was doing to ensure it wasn't getting a little clogged and affecting my shots - both in terms of inconsistent extraction times and flavour.

@@coffeewithalex4379 Still going strong! - I had a check just NOW, looked up the chute with light from mobile phone: I can see lots of grounds again already! Good call! - My plan: I will turn it on, give it a quick suck with the vacuum through the chute, check for clumps, suck again, see how that holds up. (Maybe 1 real cleaning for every 2 "mini" cleanings?)

I was eventually finding I needed to clear the chute out every couple of weeks to a month. Nice idea about the mini clean! Careful not to damage the clump crusher at the top of the chute. It's pretty delicate. I replaced it once or twice. Not because it broke but to see if it would improve the effectiveness of it.

Thank you Stuart - I appreciate that. And thank for subscribing. What other coffee related videos would you like to see from me?

I'm glad you admit it is a crazy idea. Try and you'll see why.

@@coffeewithalex4379 on 6:59 I also recommend using a socket, more confortable and no risk of damaging the sharp edges on the axle

I'm not sure what you mean. It'll be different for each and every grinder - even the same model.

Hi, that one is older. It's a Eureka Mignon Mk2 (also known as Eurrka Mignon MCI). Taking it apart to clean the burrs and chamber is different to the Specialita. But you can apply the same principles to cleaning inside. I would leave the burrs in situ for both grinders now and just dry clean them with a vacuum, cotton bud and brush. Hope that helps

Sorry for the delay! I just wanted to say thank you for saying thank you :-) And also thank you for sharing your observations, I know they'll be useful for others. Lesson learned: When getting a brand new grinder and you want to make espresso, open up the grind setting to a little coarser. Someone told me to put on the grinder and make turn the grind adjustment finer until you hear a very very very slight metal on metal sound (this is the sound of the burrs almost touching). Then make it a little coarser. Now you can try this setting for espresso and you might not be far off. You may not want to do this if you're worried it will damage your burrs. Thanks again!

Thank you Ambrosius. I think the range of Mignon grinders are very similar, so yes you probably could use it for them too.