Niche Zero grinder - Page 148

#1471: Post by **Abecker** » August 21st, 2019, 8:48 pm

For those that bought the niche zero, were there any foreign transactions fees charged from your credit card since the purchase is done in GBP?

August 21st, 2019, 9:28 pm

None

#1473: Post by **Orcasite** » August 21st, 2019, 10:08 pm

Whether or not there is a "foreign exchange fee" is entirely dependent upon the specifics fees association with your credit card. All credit card companies can charge such a fee, but some waive it for particular cards. You should call your bank (or read the fine print!) to see if the card you intend to use will incur such a fee. For a purchase around $600-700, if the fee is charged, it should be about $20.

#1474: Post by **iploya** » August 21st, 2019, 10:17 pm

I did not notice such a fee. If it helps, my total charge on Amex shipped to Texas, USA was $689.67.

#1475: Post by **Orcasite** » August 21st, 2019, 10:25 pm

The foreign exchange fee, if charged, will appear on your credit card bill as a separate charge, not as part of the specific amount for the item itself.

#1476: Post by **5280grindz** » August 23rd, 2019, 8:22 am

it was ~$14 for my NZ purchase but waived.

#1477: Post by **iploya** » August 24th, 2019, 8:37 am

OK, so what's the worst that can happen if I leave this plugged in? A few milliwatts of energy consumption by the red light? I left this plugged in for over a week and so far nothing.

#1478: Post by **youss1988** » August 24th, 2019, 1:59 pm

Which grind setting do you guys use for espresso?
and how many grams of coffee for a single (and how much for a double shot)?

August 24th, 2019, 4:27 pm

I don't do singles, just doubles. 20g in 40g out. Setting is usually between 18 and 19. It's 19 right now for 4-day post-roast beans. That said, my 19 is in all likelihood not going to be the same as your 19.

#1480: Post by **iploya** » August 24th, 2019, 7:59 pm

I'm down to almost 10 on the unitless dot scale. 18g in, 30g out well under 30s. I am careful to keep calibrated so no sure why so low.

(I know the scale is arbitrary and unit-less. But I wonder why it would vary that much from one unit to another.)