Initial grind setting for Profitec T64 grinder - Page 2

July 3rd, 2016, 4:17 pm

So, I think that we finally got the T64 setting down. Now that I've got it going, I think that it is a great device. Its costly, but once you really get it figured out, I think that it is absolutely awesome!

Its like a big math equation -

The grinder coarseness + how long it takes to grind + weight of grinds + tamping pressure + length of shot = perfect espresso

They are all variables that I had to figure out!

Geirge

#12: Post by **whitedime** » July 5th, 2016, 8:06 pm

mine clumps. especially with darker roasts. no amount of WDT or stirring seem to make them go away. If I loosen the grind they go away, but then it brews too fast.

#13: Post by **whitedime** » July 11th, 2016, 2:14 pm

I found removing that screen made a HUGE difference in the quality of my grinds. clumps are gone.

July 12th, 2016, 4:51 pm

Interesting. I may ditch the screen and see if it changes anything. I don't take the time to WDT, but I have found that the tighter I make the grind the clumpier the grinds get in the portafilter.

July 12th, 2016, 7:44 pm

I had identical findings as well. Oddly removing the screen made the clumps disappear, makes it WAY easier to clean, and you don't have old coffee and new coffee mixing together cause you can brush out the entire chute whenever you want. Please report your results after, I think you will be pleased. Note: coffee will come out MUCH faster.

July 12th, 2016, 8:40 pm

How much did you have to change your timer? I'm at 7.1 with a 49th parallel old school.

#17: Post by **whitedime** » July 12th, 2016, 10:33 pm

that will depend upon a multitude of factors. I seem to have gotten away from dosing a particular weight and just over-fill the PF basket, stir it up and strike off the top. I use a funnel thing from orphan espresso, highly recommended.

#18: Post by **Kellyk** » July 15th, 2016, 6:07 pm

I've tried it. Easily twice as fast grind. Tons of static though with a lot of grinds staying in the funnel. The coffee coming out didn't clump though. I chickened out and put the screen back on.