Breville Barista Express Top Burr Adjustment
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- Опубліковано 29 лют 2020
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Is the grinder on your Breville Barista Express or Smart Grinder Pro still grinding too coarse even at the minimum setting? Maybe it's grinding too fine even at the maximum setting. All this means is that you need to perform a top burr adjustment. The fine grind setting adjustment from the external wheel only provides a narrow range of grind sizes. To change the range that this dial offers, you need to adjust the top burr position by going inside the grinder itself. This process is exactly the same for both the Breville Barista Express, and the Breville Smart Grinder Pro (as they're essentially the exact same grinder.)
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For over five years I have been stuck at setting 1 with insufficient grind fineness and have been compensating by over packing and over dosing, leading to wild inconsistencies. All this time I had no idea there was internal adjustability! I was preparing to buy new equipment, but you have given my BBE a new lease on life. THANK YOU!
I feel this comment.
I just got mine. This information isn't given in the supplied manual, which is strange. The downloadable manual gives a lot more info!
It's in my instruction manual for BES870
It's in the manual. As they say, RTFM 😉
@@TRONICSfer Without all the people who don't read the manual, how would ever find the chance to feel superior?
This is the only video I have seen explaining this critical adjustment. I can confirm it is exactly the same on the sage. Where I am pretty sure it is not in the manual. Now enjoying a proper latte. Thank you!!!
Ugh, than you. I've recently started roasting my own beans and now have to change my grind settings drastically. I was buying locally roasted beans before, but the settings I had for them made my home roasted beans WAY too fine. I had no idea one bean would grind so vastly different from another!
I discovered that if you turn the external dial to the coarsest setting (30), the upper burr is easier to remove. At the coarsest setting, the conical burr is furthest away from the stationary upper burr, hence making it easier to turn.
I've had my grinder for years and didn't realise I could do this. Thanks for the great video
Great video! I recently have acquired a brand new breville barista pro and have had never owned one before. I just couldn't get a nice shot after watching copious amount of UA-cam videos. After discovering this, I have learnt that my grind needs to be finer and how to adjust it (and how to get that awful top burr out!!) . Thanks so much!
OMG thank you so much! It was driving me crazy that I couldn't pull a decent shot because of low pressure. Changed the burr from 6 to 3/2, and voila, just like magic it's back to it's former glory 🎉🎉
changed the internal grinder from 6 to 4 and the display grinder level to 5 helped me a lot! thank you
what made you make the change?
Thank you sir. U've saved me from bringing back my newly purchased machine to the shop. Its heavy 😅. Been wondering why its not grinding well.
Thanks a million sir. That was really helpful. I bought a different grinder and was upset because I couldn't reach a certain level of finesse until I watched your video through which I realized that there is an internal adjustment to apply. Thanks once again.
Exactly what I needed. Thank you! Changed the top burr setting to 3. Still need to work on dialing in shots but this is a major improvement!
how come you changed to 3?
@@stephendoherty2719 Mine doesnt go below 4 and still no luck with getting the right consistency
Did you hear squeaking sound after that? Cuz I do and idk if that's normal 😅
I just bought one from ebay and was wondering why coffee was too fine, watched your video and fixed it. Big thumbs up
Thanks a lot!! This saved my sanity for sure! Lots of videos around that doesn't say much about these details!!
This is a 3 yr old video…. It’s become my officials reference video and channel for my express….thank you very much
Finally a channel that gives clean, actionable insights that are easy to follow rather than ya-da-ya-da
Thank you so much! I had problems with my grinder. I set it to the finest and still didn't get the right extraction. I think that you just saved my coffee experience with this machine!
didn’t expect to see you here, what a pleasant surprise!
We’re you making espresso or Turkish?
@@ProfessorCokkinosFIT espresso
I bought an older BBE used and i can't seem to get a fine enough grind! I did some sleuthing and found a single reddit comment that mentioned that the new model's adjustable upper burr assembly fits the old model, so I just ordered a new assembly and hopefully my new-to-me machine will grind a lot better! Thanks for a great video that I'll definitely be coming back to
Watched this a few years ago 😄 refreshing my brain…thanks!
Thank you! I figured that the problem with my shots must be the grinder! I reset to finer and shots are great now! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Great to hear!
This just saved my sanity. Changed beans (only because my local shop was on backorder) and 1 was too corse
Thanks so much for your videos, they teach me a lot on how to dial in my brand new machine
OMG just before i buy a new more expensive grinder, just what i need, thanks!!
Perfect video, worked straight away, thanks a lot
Exactly what I needed, thanks so much!!
This is a game changer! Thanks so much
Thank you! I'm thankful for a video vs reading instructions!
Perfect video short and to the point. Thank you for sharing it's very helpful.
Very good demonstration!
Quick and concise. Thanks!
i have a barista express and i had no idea i could do that!!
This is exactly what I need. Thank you
Perfect! Thank you!
Thanks it worked like you explained. I initially COULD NOT release the burr. Luckily I have an air compressor and so I took it to the garage blew it out and it was then very easy to release. If you have any coffee in the top and it won't release, DON'T FORCE IT. Clean it out well and it will work better once you finish that.
Used my central vac and all was good to go. First world problems for me.
Similarly, I got my upper burr out but could not get it back in after adjustment - felt I was going to snap my fingers off. A quick vacuum in and around the grinder, using the brush to get into the grooves soon fixed this and it was easier to twist back into place.
Apparently changing the external grind setting to its coarsest option can make it a little easier to remove the burr.
Thank you, it help me to understand simply!
Excellent tutorial. Thanks a lot man.
Wow awesome clear vid with nice sharp camera focus on the important bits, cheers!!
Put my burr setting down to a 4 and it fixed everything!!! Grind setting set to 9 and grind amount 2
I cannot thank you enough, this just saved me from buying a new grinder!
As always, great videos. Thank so much
Thanks mate - nice and simple and solved my problem !!
Thanks so much, mate!
Thanks for the video mate!
Very helpful, thank you.
You're a life saver.
Thank you so much for this!!!
Thank you very much,you are the best one!
Thank YOU!!! , I was ready to take this barista back as it was only 6 months old and way too fast pour on lowest setting. You are the bomb, works great now! The only concern I have now is if I keep adjusting grinder down. I'm at 4 from 6. What happens if this keeps needing to be dialed down until i cant go any further. This breville is only 6 months old and sees average of 3 coffees a day. thanks for all your help!
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Life saving video 😂thank you ❤
Thanks Bestie! This really helped!
Thanks. Very helpful and now I can adjust the burr setting easily!
My machine does not have the numbers and is not adjustable 🤬
Then you just have an older machine, and can purchase a replacement top burr from the link above or directly from Breville.
Niceee video man, I was considering buying a new grinder but with these improvement I'm pretty sure it will be great!! New subscriber to you man!
Thank you!
Thankyou
Great video thanks 👌
Thank you for this info.👍🏽
Hahaha, thanks. I didn't understand the manual's instruction because it wasn't clear. Now I could set level grinder of my Barista Breville.
Thanks so much.
Saved my life
2:56 " until you hear a click". Far out. I cleaned mine but was about to grind some beans. I watched this before that - didn't hear a click in the beginning, but now - let there be a click :D thanks dude
I've just purchased a breville barista express. I've tried grind setting of 8 5 and 3 and the longest shot I was able to pour was 12 seconds to get 36g of espresso. I'm vibrating from all the espresso I've had. I gotta grind setting 1then most likely play with the micro adjustments. I'll update once I get it right. Thanks for the helpful video
I have a weird problem now. 1 on the display was still a bit too coarse. So I adjusted the inner top burr from 6 to 4.
Now it seems, that the top burr sits too close to the bottom burr: my Grinder screams as the burrs grind on each other. Even with the upper burr set to the old “6”-setting again. Can’t go below 3-4 on the display, as the very loud metal scratching begins. Is my grinder faulty?
thanks needed this
Great video
Thank you
thank youuuuu👍
Thanks !!!
Very helpfull, thanks!!
omg, thanks, you just saved me 500€ for a new grinder, i was so desperate to buy a new one.
Thanks for the vid. As always, well explained! Just ordered Balzac espresso roast. Curious to know your burr and grinder settings please for this bean. Thanks 🙏
well done
Bro thanks!
Great video! I'm still waiting your bottomless portafilter video!
Just waiting for them to be back in stock before releasing the video!
Great video instruction! I just followed the video and then realized, I did NOT have my "grind adjustment" number at any default number setting? I think I had the slide reel on "2" originally and then adjusted the burr grinder unit by 3 settings, to the finer (counter-clockwise). So what "new" number should I be setting and grinding now, to result in a finer grind? Sorry if I sound confusing, because, I am... Thank you!
I adjusted my inner burr from 6-4 but I’m still grinding coffee at the same numbers as before on the outer dial 1-3. I didn’t seem to gain anything extra. Have I done a something wrong?
What's your burr and external grind setting on your barista express? I had mine set to burr= 3 and grind 4 but find over pressured tried adjusting to 5 external but still cant get to 12o'clock needle pressure. That perfect crema that I wanted to achieve.
I recently bought very dark roast beans from a different supplier. But even at the most fine setting internally and externally and a very heavy dose and tamp the flow is way to fast? Does this mean there is something wrong with the beans?
after I adjusted the upper burr and replaced the burr correctly - the metal handle is slightly elevated and does not sit flush?
Clean your grinder before you do this! It doesn't need to be perfect at all, but you will have a much, much easier time when locking and unlocking the top burr!
Keep my tip burr on three after three years not sure if they wear down
Thank you. I fix my "no pressure" with double shot cup issue by changing the "Internal setting" to 1 and External dial to 1 as well. This makes the ground very fine indeed. It gives me great pressure of 12 o'clock with moderate/minimal temping. I just use generic Woolworths bean called "Harris Coffee". Much appreciated for your instruction!!!
How did you go in your journey? I've started mine with supermarket beans, but that seems to be the problem. Gonna try fresh beans to see of that makes a difference in pressure and Crema.
@@themostar7426 fresh beans make a HUGE difference.. good luck, it can be a frustrating process but also very rewarding when you start getting it. Aim for 1:2 extraction (I use 17g of coffee and aim for 34g out) in around 25-30 secs.
This is a guideline; change things up according to your taste, but try and only change one variable at a time; I'd say grind settings first, then perhaps dose itself or the amount of extraction - maybe it'll taste better at 1:2.5, or even longer (for lighter roasts) or shorter (1:1.5 for darker roasts).
It's what tastes good to you! There is no right or wrong answer or perfect recipe, just guidelines that will get you in the right area.
Any thoughts about the Breville Grind Control? I bought one to replace my previous brewer, and absolutely HATE it! I own the Barista Express, and and super happy with it...so I can't figure out how this brewer can be so worthless! Any thoughts would be appreciated!
Any tips for removing the top outer black burr? I cannot get that thing to move no matter how much force I use.
This is all fine except no amount of pressure on the wire handle will get anything to move. Thinking that it was me I've had several friends give it a try also with no luck. Things are wedged in there tight. Any suggestions on how to get it to move. Currently even on the coarsest setting it generates to much pressure. The fingers on my hand may never heal!
Legend!!
Great video. Unfortunately i still can't find right settings. Coffee is grinded way to fine, Same coffee, same settings i think its time for service.
This tips should be mentioned in the quick setup booklet. I just knew about it after 1 month of using the machine and not been able to get proper shot using non pressurised basket 😐
Yes. It took me a couple of days to arrive here. I had to set my burr down to 2 in order to get enough pressure with fresh beans from a local coffee shop. Clearly, there's a pretty wide variance from machine to machine.
He mentioned it's in the instruction manual, not sure if that's what you're referring to though
Thanks! finest grind setting is not enough even though I tamped pretty well. now it should be better.
is there any way you can share a vid about using the milk steamer and getting the right consistency of milk for latte art? Tia!
Milk steaming video is on the agenda!! :)
Dude, I have the Krups Conical grinder and the blades look the same, but I can not do that same process with it, it doesn't have that option with the numbers, any suggestions please? ☹
Do you know how to fix when you adjust to 1 in the Burr and keep the grinder to 1, and still not fine enough?
my upper burr doesnt have the adjustment ring :( it must be a older model... should i get a replacement upper burr with the adjustment ring?
What if internal burr is set to 1, and external to 1 - everything maximum fineness and you are still underextracting with 18g of coffee?
Hmmm… mine doesn’t have the numbers on it. Maybe mine is an older machine.
Currently having issues dialing in our Breville Pro using the IMS group head screen and IMS 18-22g basket.
I have been through all the settings and the closest I can get to 1:2 ratio (30-35 sec @ 36g) is external 6 grind setting (we haven't messed with the internal grind setting yet).
We are getting semi soupy pucks (not one piece ejected dry pucks we expected) after the completion of the process.
Not sure what we are doing wrong, but we have gone through a crap load of expensive coffee (I should have purchased cheap grocery store espresso instead of using the $30 bags of beans) to attempt the dial in. :)
Can anyone provide their known good settings for the IMS basket and shower screen hardware on the Breville Pro? We would really appreciate it. Thank you.
would be helpful to be reminded to clear the grinder of beans before adjusting. I had trouble getting the upper burr to reinsert and had to use tweezers to pull out all the visible coffee bean fragments before it would reinsert. Otherwise, the usual great instructions.
hey man what ditstance is your puck set at ??
I can't even get the top burr out of there. Thanks a lot tendonitis!
Try putting the grinder on a coarser setting first!
stu here in Oz....i've been using mine with a sylvia i can't get any coffee under a ground of 18 usually 21 or 22 and great coffee for 15 years ......how can coffee unless it's old need any less a grind.....all confused!!!!!!!!
Hi, does anyone here knows who to judge the Breville Smart Grinder Pro burr has worn out? How do we know which one? Upper or lower burr?
Would this help the following scenario: internal burr 6 (stock) external 6 is a bit too fast (18g in, 28 seconds, 46g out) . If I go to 5 external , I can choke the shot or have a lmk extremely low volume. I think I want a “5.5” external setting. Everything I have seen on the internal burr adjustment is for when you get to the extremes on the external vs what I am looking to solve
No, this won't help on that scenario, but lucky for you we have a video on that exact topic that will! ua-cam.com/video/Q1lVdhly_rc/v-deo.html
Great video, thanks for sharing.
Can you do one on how to fix an under extraction at high pressure? could really use some tips
Grinding finer and slightly lowering the dose should help get your extraction up, but it's tough to gauge without seeing/tasting. Have you seen this video I put out on dialing in? Take a look especially at the second half of the video where I go into detail about tuning to taste. ua-cam.com/video/d0g8umpINGQ/v-deo.html
Great video! QUESTION: say I’ve got my top burrs set at 6, the wheel ones at 1. Is the next fineness level the wheel level 16 and top burr to 5? Is there a sequence of fineness at all or just trial and error?
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