Steam wand & grinder proximity - ok to have grinder close?
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Applies to e61 steam wand or hot water wand, both of which give off substantial steam.
Is it ok to have a grinder positioned near a steam wand and in contact with the steam vapor? Counter space is limited and to fit my 2nd grinder, I can only have it several inches away from the wand.
Concern would be steam moisture getting into/onto the burrs (coming through grind chute) and/or electronic interference.
How close is too close, or no need to worry?
Is it ok to have a grinder positioned near a steam wand and in contact with the steam vapor? Counter space is limited and to fit my 2nd grinder, I can only have it several inches away from the wand.
Concern would be steam moisture getting into/onto the burrs (coming through grind chute) and/or electronic interference.
How close is too close, or no need to worry?
- BaristaBoy E61
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We have our grinder right next to our steam wand, about 7in away from the grinder chute. It shouldn't be a problem if you're always expelling steam into a rag or into a pitcher.
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