Grind size check on Baratza Virtuoso

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mikegryo
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#1: Post by mikegryo »

I recently bought a Virtuoso and received it today. I ran some old beans through to clear it and test it out, and the fine setting seems not that fine. I know this is definitely not an espresso grinder, but I feel like Setting 0 should be finer than it is, especially after watching Seattle Coffee Gear's video comparison of the old and new version of the Virtuoso. They seem to get pretty powdery grinds on the finest setting.

Here are some pics of the different settings: http://imgur.com/a/qXJ63

Please let me know what you think. Does it need to be recalibrated, or am I being paranoid?

RyanJE
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#2: Post by RyanJE replying to mikegryo »

Could be 2 things maybe.

1. Your upper burr barrier is not in properly. Did you check that the red tab on the upper burr lines up with the black triangle on the collar? Should show this in your manual.

2. Needs calibrated finer.

Guessing number 1 though. At zero setting it should be making powder.
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mikegryo (original poster)
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#3: Post by mikegryo (original poster) replying to RyanJE »

Thank you! You were right on with the upper burr placement. It's working correctly now.

RyanJE
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#4: Post by RyanJE replying to mikegryo »

Nice. I did the same thing myself when I had a virtuoso so figured as much!
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