How often to replace burrs in Mazzer Jolly home use?

by **Colorado_Espresso** on Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:21 pm

How often should one replace the burrs in a Mazzer Jolly which is in a home environment? Figure about a kilo of espresso a week. I heard in a commercial setting you'd do it at least once a year.

by **RapidCoffee** on Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:10 pm

The manual recommends replacing burrs every 400kg (about 900lb). :shock:

Even with a 2X conservative replacement schedule of 200kg, standard burrs should be good for several years. Duranium burrs should last approximately forever (but be sure to read about stalling issues).

by **JollyGreenBucket** on Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:38 am

That brings up a question I've got. Has anyone had the same problems with a Rio Normale or the Astoria SJ with the upgraded motor? If memory serves me it was a problem with the start capacitor, but I was just wondering if the stronger motor in those grinders takes care of the problem people were having with grinder stalling.

by **RapidCoffee** on Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:34 pm

My "Mazzer" SJ is actually a Rio, one of the used Tagex specials from a few years ago. Best $120 I ever spent on espresso. :mrgreen:

The start capacitor may be a likely culprit for stalling, but I don't think that's been established. I've heard differing opinions from informed sources.

by **JollyGreenBucket** on Thu Jun 12, 2008 2:49 pm

What are those varying opinions? I just acquired a SJ, and am considering either the Duranium or the duramills from EPNW, but I am a bit worried about burning the motor up.

by **cannonfodder** on Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:48 pm

Colorado_Espresso wrote:How often should one replace the burrs in a Mazzer Jolly which is in a home environment? Figure about a kilo of espresso a week. I heard in a commercial setting you'd do it at least once a year.

If you purchased it new, your children should replace them after they inherit the grinder at the reading of the will or after the grinder eats a stone that got missed by the coffee roaster.

by **shadowfax** on Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:51 pm

JollyGreenBucket wrote:What are those varying opinions? I just acquired a SJ, and am considering either the Duranium or the duramills from EPNW, but I am a bit worried about burning the motor up.

What is the difference between these two, other than the price? I just got a SJ as a graduation/early father's day present. Got it from Sebastian at Great Infusions with the Duraniums. It's fast and a nice upgrade from the Mini, which I haven't figured out what to do with...


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