BPLUS Apollo manual hand grinder

November 14th, 2018, 4:52 pm

I'm thinking to get the Kinu M47 while on vacation. I also come across BPLUS Apollo, which I don't see much review/discussion about it.

Anyone here have experience on BPLUS Apollo?

#2: Post by **GregoryJ** » November 14th, 2018, 9:23 pm

You can see from the knob that they are associated with La Pavoni. It has a much different aesthetic to it. If you really like the way it looks, it might be worth trying it out, but otherwise the Kinu M47 already has rave reviews, and you're guaranteed to get a great a product. I'm somewhat risk averse so I'd go with the Kinu.

#3: Post by **yakster** » November 14th, 2018, 11:08 pm

The La Pavoni Lever Brass Group Piston Part No. 314044 is interesting.

#4: Post by **Spad_VII** » November 15th, 2018, 3:59 pm

To my inexperienced eyes looks like similar products in terms of kinematic setup and build quality.
The Bplus is cheaper too. A shootout would be appreciated!

November 17th, 2018, 6:54 am

There's an active La Pavoni Lever Machine group on Facebook. You might check there for more input. I believe the designer (Arthur Yang) of the mill is active in the group as well. It is a very helpful group.

#6: Post by **alamak** » November 17th, 2018, 11:06 am

wilsonkichoi wrote:I'm thinking to get the Kinu M47 while on vacation. I also come across BPLUS Apollo, which I don't see much review/discussion about it.

Anyone here have experience on BPLUS Apollo?

I recently bought and tested Apollo grinder. So impressed
Just tested the grinder Apollo Bplus: I had read it was a good product, however after having seen and used it, I have to admit that is a true mechanical masterpiece. The precision of the details and the maniacal execution reminds me some swiss watches. Very easy to set up (zeroing), a solid frame, a cult grinder, a perfect companion for my EuroPiccola. I am sure from now on I will be always grinding in "manual mode", no more AC voltage, much more fun!

#7: Post by **Spad_VII** » November 18th, 2018, 4:37 am

Thanks Andrea, I'm seriously considering it too.
How much did it take from order to shipment?

#8: Post by **alamak** » November 18th, 2018, 1:34 pm

From Taiwan to Italy.
From order to shipment: two working days.
From order to delivery (including custom management): five working days

#9: Post by **18g** » November 18th, 2018, 5:16 pm

I was going to buy the Kinu m47 but now I am hesitating.
I don't have facebook but curious how the people in that Pavoni group like the Apollo and if they compared it to the Kinu m47?

#10: Post by **alamak** » November 19th, 2018, 1:58 am

I do not know the Kinu. I was extremely positively impressed when I recently bought and tested the Apollo