Should I keep the EK43s or P100?

#1: Post by **blondica73** » May 4th, 2022, 7:19 am

I have been playing with grinders for awhile. Now I have the EK43s (Turkish burrs) and the E65s GBW. I use the E65s GBW daily and use the EK43s for decaf or when I try new coffees. I ordered the P100 (SSP HU burrs), which is coming sometime in July/August to replace the EK43s; however, I'm not sure now. I only drink espresso type drinks. Should I stay with the EK43s or P100? I know the P100 is quieter. I also had the Niche, MAX and MC4, these were too slow for me. I'm also contemplating a conical burr grinder (not Baratza) to complement the flat burr grinders I have, I just don't know which one yet.

#2: Post by **knumph** » May 4th, 2022, 8:59 am

Why wouldn't you make the decision *after* trying the p100

#3: Post by **mreloc** » May 4th, 2022, 10:45 am

I cancelled my P100 order after getting my 807 Lab Sweet. With the 3D printed single dose hopper and raising the platform near the top I can grind into my portafilter/decent funnel with zero mess. I can't imagine speed or workflow being any better with the P100.

May 8th, 2022, 8:45 pm

How tall is it with the new hopper? Any pictures you can share?

#5: Post by **mreloc** » May 9th, 2022, 12:05 am

drH wrote: How tall is it with the new hopper? Any pictures you can share?

I haven't measured it and I'm traveling for work this week- but here's a pic of my setup. The workflow is great- platform raised high, my bottomless portafilter sits below the chute. Turn on grinder, pour 18g in, hit the knocker a coupe of times, get 18 g out +~ .1g.

Somehow, no mess around the machine from errant fines like I'd get with my Niche.

May 9th, 2022, 7:54 pm

Ended up canceling my P100 order as I realized that I would better benefit from a conical burr grinder, rather than another flat burr grinder.