80mm burrs experience (SSP, Ditting, EG1, Ultra, Uber...) - Page 4

#31: Post by **imp96** » February 2nd, 2023, 11:00 am

If anyone is interested, Lance Hendrick posted a review of EG1 and gives a description of almost all 80mm burrs. He talks about the Ultra/Core/Base/Lab Sweet/E80S/LU/HU/Machined Ditting 804. Starts at 8min http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_0q3dqQydU

#32: Post by **EvanOz85** » February 2nd, 2023, 11:20 am

Interesting that he claims the Ditting LS burrs *do* work for espresso with the EG-1 v3. There was a discussion here not long ago stating that the LS burrs can't grind fine enough for espresso due to something with the floating nature of the lower burr carrier.

#33: Post by **Jonk** » February 2nd, 2023, 12:21 pm

Perhaps those who couldn't use the burrs for espresso didn't adjust fine enough. There's a whole section in the video explaining how you might have to adjust way past the first audible chirps. Which understandably would make many users very uneasy, even if it doesn't actually damage anything.

#34: Post by **erik82** » February 2nd, 2023, 12:35 pm

You can indeed go much finer on the EG-1 then you would think when going by sound. This is due to play in the threads of the adjustment mechanism. When you hear some chirping and lift the front of the dial up then it disappears as you take some play out. When you're grinding it pushes everthing up and elimnates play completely and you can go more then a full number finer.

#35: Post by **Acavia** » February 2nd, 2023, 6:15 pm

imp96 wrote:If anyone is interested, Lance Hendrick posted a review of EG1 and gives a description of almost all 80mm burrs. He talks about the Ultra/Core/Base/Lab Sweet/E80S/LU/HU/Machined Ditting 804. Starts at 8min video

Which 80mm SSP model is he stating is the same as the EG-1 ULF? I think he states the HU 80mm is the EG-1 ULF burr but with 2 screw holes but since other sizes with that same name (HU, high uniformity) are espresso oriented burrs that produce fines, I want to make sure in case I order them.

Also, do the EG-1 ULF have a coating? Silver knight or no coating at all?

#36: Post by **imp96** » February 2nd, 2023, 7:28 pm

You are correct, 80mm HU = EG1 Ultra but without screw holes. I believe there is no coating. I think somewhere in the video he mentions that its because there is less friction this way although I am skeptical that this has any real affect.

February 2nd, 2023, 9:24 pm

Discussing it with SSP, SSP recommended Silver-Knight for filter grinding.

Although I am not sure what to make of this question and answer:

Me: On grind quality, does this burr produce very few fines- is it one of your lowest fine burrs?

SSP: fines are always there because grinding happens in dry condition.

February 3rd, 2023, 9:20 am

You should probably have asked more directly like; Is this the 80mm burr that produces the fewest fines"

Talking from experience

February 3rd, 2023, 10:58 am

I see. That would have been more direct in a translation probably.

For people here: the 80mm HU, which per SSP is same as the EG-1 ULF, would be the lowest fine producing 80mm burrs? and one of lowest of other sizes too?

#40: Post by **imp96** » February 3rd, 2023, 12:02 pm

Probably yes. If you check 15:17 in the video I posted above, he shows chart of espresso extraction levels. HU/Ultra are the highest extracting burrs which relates to the amount of fines/grind evenness.