How often to replace burrs in Mazzer Jolly home use?

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#1: Post by Colorado_Espresso »

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.

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#2: Post by RapidCoffee »

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).
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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.

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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.
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#5: Post by JollyGreenBucket »

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.

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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.
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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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