Mahlgut grinder (Kind of Pharos-ish) - Page 2

#11: Post by **Chert** » January 29th, 2015, 3:12 pm

A very impressive knock-off. But this aspect is way different than the Pharos:

Bevor sich der gemahlene Kaffee in der Schublade sammelt, passiert er einen magnetischen Abscheider. Dieser fängt den unerwünschten Abrieb vom Mahlwerk, der regulär durch die Abnutzung entstehen kann, auf. Bei der Reinigung der Mühle wird der Abrieb entfernt. So können keine Metallspäne in den Kaffee gelangen.

A magnet serves to keep metal shards from entering the grounds.

January 29th, 2015, 8:45 pm

And where is the metal coming from? I've found corn and rocks in my coffee but never metal. Maybe I need a magnet....

#13: Post by **Nate42** » January 29th, 2015, 9:24 pm

Looks interesting, but not for that price. What I'd really like is to see our friends at OE develop a Pharos 2. And yes, I'd gladly pay more than the original pharos provided there are real improvements. Just not that much more.

#14: Post by **dumpshot** » January 30th, 2015, 7:39 am

Here is my takeaway:

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

#15: Post by **day** » January 30th, 2015, 12:12 pm

Nate42 wrote:Looks interesting, but not for that price. What I'd really like is to see our friends at OE develop a Pharos 2. And yes, I'd gladly pay more than the original pharos provided there are real improvements. Just not that much more.

Hey now dont ask them to price out us low income bracket!

January 30th, 2015, 12:39 pm

The price is 699 € which is around $790. Americans won't pay the VAT though - which puts the price pretty much right in the middle between the Pharos and the HG one (~$640US).

Of the three, I like the steampunk-ish look of the Pharos the best.

#17: Post by **OldNuc** » January 30th, 2015, 2:20 pm

Out of EU escapes the EU VAT but picks up whatever taxes your country imposes for import. Then there is the bite of shipping. This thing will be closer to the EU including VAT delivered

January 30th, 2015, 6:19 pm

Now if only the Pharos was actually available... I have been checking back often, as advised by oehandgrinders.com, but never found it in stock. Might need to start saving for the expensive knock-off, as it's still cheaper than the HG1 and looks quite well made...

January 30th, 2015, 7:30 pm

I like the way this one empties. Never was a fan of the funnel/plug ergonomics/functionality on the Pharos.

I think it's hit/miss on getting dinged on import taxes to US. I've ordered a ton of bike parts from Germany that cost a lot more than this grinder and have never needed to pay any import taxes.

#20: Post by **OldNuc** » January 30th, 2015, 8:02 pm

I don't think they read the paperwork and just guess. The 500.00 part looks just like the 5.00 part to the unknowing and/or uncaring. They are busy looking for medications from overseas pharmacies.