Mahlkonig K30 short hopper

#1: Post by **Juanjo** » June 13th, 2009, 2:59 am

Hi,

since the Mahlkonig version of the short hopper cost $126 I went a little cheaper and modified a $25 Macap M4 hopper..

cut the bottom off the M4 hopper and Rhino glue it to the black part of the K30 hopper.

here is how it looks

#2: Post by **gyro** » June 13th, 2009, 6:54 am

Nice job, the OEM one is very expensive.

#3: Post by **gyro** » June 13th, 2009, 7:11 am

Did the original hopper survive the process, ie is it reversible? Cheers, Chris

#4: Post by **chipman** » June 13th, 2009, 7:55 am

$126.00? I bought my short hopper from Mahlkonig for $35.00, but nice job anyway.

#5: Post by **gyro** » June 13th, 2009, 10:45 am

chipman wrote:$126.00? I bought my short hopper from Mahlkonig for $35.00, but nice job anyway.

Any details/contacts for that. I had heard $85USD myself for one that would fit the K30.

June 13th, 2009, 12:14 pm

thanks,

the original hopper survive, but the black part in the bottom of the hopper is Rino glue it to the M4 hopper.

I called Mahlonig at 650 592 1175 and a very nice person there told me about the new short hopper, its measurements and price, $126 (most likely plus shipping)

BUT I'd love to know more details about the one you got for $35

#7: Post by **chipman** » June 13th, 2009, 1:08 pm

I bought mine from the same place you called. I'm positive I quoted correctly what I paid. However, I have been wrong before, so I will check my receipt (if I can find it) and report back.

June 13th, 2009, 1:14 pm

I'd love for you to be right..

#9: Post by **networkcrasher** » June 13th, 2009, 2:58 pm

chipman wrote:$126.00? I bought my short hopper from Mahlkonig for $35.00, but nice job anyway.

Was it for the K30 Vario or the Baratza/Mahlkonig Vario?

#10: Post by **chipman** » June 13th, 2009, 6:34 pm

Was it for the K30 Vario or the Baratza/Mahlkonig Vario?

It is a K30 Vario, I'm still trying to verify my original statement. Question though. Besides using Mahlkonig grinding discs, I didn't think the Baratza Vario has anything to do with Mahlkonig?