[rusty pie]

Would you say 54.7mm is the right size? Say yes and your dreams will come true

The IMS tamper is 54.4 give or take 0.01. The ACS double basket is 54.6, the IMS 32 deep is 55.1-55.2

 

[Stevebee]

Would you say 54.7mm is the right size? Say yes and your dreams will come true

I've got a 54.7 Bravo tamper and thats good for the IMS baskets. You could probably go another 0.1mm but with the slight taper I'm happy with the Bravo. It is a slightly closer fit than the Force which is 54.0mm

 

[rusty pie]

Based on what I have measured, I would say that 0.2mm is the ideal difference between tamper and basket for someone wanting a very close fit.

 

[MW11]

@rusty pie @Stevebee May I ask what grinder/grinders are you guys using? And how fine are you grinding?
I have the cheap LF baskets from CafeParts I can't tell you why but I think those are perfect and will let me grind finer (the holes are bit bigger than the IMS baskets). What temperatures are you finding good for medium roasts? Dark?

 

[MW11]

Well, I tried 😩

 

[Denis S]

Why you try? those are useless. There are clear basket comparison on diaspora showing the E&B have a massive drop in EY (2-3%).

 

[MW11]

Why you try? those are useless. There are clear basket comparison on diaspora showing the E&B have a massive drop in EY (2-3%).

My friend who has p100 is obsessed with them. He loved them with his Synchronika. I've never tried them tbh.

 

[DavecUK]

@DavecUK Can you give us the benefit of your wisdom as a super taster, and tell us what combination of basket and tamper you use please (and why)

I used the baskets and tamper supplied. I do think the tamper could be a much better fit, so the people going for slightly larger tampers...good move.

Why because I am a cheapskate and I have not really ever noticed a huge difference with baskets....apart from VST need a finer grind than IMS, standard baskets are all much the same...taste wise..I don't care.

 

[Stevebee]

The 55mm Bplus, as is, doesn't go far enough into the basket to sit on the 20g dose. After filing they sit perfectly on the tamper bed.

 

[GrahamSPhillips]

@Stevebee Are you noticing a difference in the cup ? And during the pull?

 

[MW11]

The 55mm Bplus, as is, doesn't go far enough into the basket to sit on the 20g dose. After filing they sit perfectly on the tamper bed.

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Plenty of space on the LF 21g.

This is a 20.1g dose using light roasted Colombian (grinder helor)

 

[The Systemic Kid]

After a fairly lengthy wait, Torr 54.4mm tampers arrived - one in Bahia the second in Palisander. Fit stock Evo baskets very tightly.

 

[MW11]

I would like to see more extraction videos please. I saw some channelling on @The Systemic Kidvideo on youtube.

 

[Denis S]

That is how shots on unimodal grinders look like, that is not necessarily channeling. Those grinders extract a lot fast and because of that you are left with more space in the puck for water to rush.

If you expect a porn looking slow pour shot from unimodal grinders (98mm, 64mm brew or multi-purpose) then you can wait for some years to happen.

That is how you extract a good tasting shot on those grinders. You are probably used with traditional grinders, or conicals.

 

[MW11]

That is how shots on unimodal grinders look like, that is not necessarily channeling. Those grinders extract a lot fast and because of that you are left with more space in the puck for water to rush.

If you expect a porn looking slow pour shot from unimodal grinders (98mm, 64mm brew or multi-purpose) then you can wait for some years to happen.

That is how you extract a good tasting shot on those grinders. You are probably used with traditional grinders, or conicals.

Yes my previous set up was Profitec Pro 800, Mignon Specialita and Sette 270wi. Now it'll be Evo Leva and Monolith Max (quite an upgrade and I'm excited to taste how different shots I'll be pulling).

 

[Stevebee]

@rusty pie @Stevebee May I ask what grinder/grinders are you guys using? And how fine are you grinding?
I have the cheap LF baskets from CafeParts I can't tell you why but I think those are perfect and will let me grind finer (the holes are bit bigger than the IMS baskets). What temperatures are you finding good for medium roasts? Dark?

I'm using a Levercraft Ultra, 98mm HU, at 2.6, lock at zero. This was to see how high the grind went - my machine is part of batch 2 so here soon hopefully

 

[MW11]

I'm using a Levercraft Ultra, 98mm HU, at 2.6, lock at zero. This was to see how high the grind went - my machine is part of batch 2 so here soon hopefully

Nice! I like the LeverCraft grinder. HU burrs probably shine at pour overs too.

 

[Denis S]

Hu are espresso burrs and bad for pour over. Where you get your information mate?

 

[MW11]

Hu are espresso burrs and bad for pour over. Where you get your information mate?

My friend who has a lagom p100. He likes it on both worlds 🤷🏻‍♂️ Taste is subjective if you like it then you like it. My monolith max SLM is horrible at pour overs while other owners reported that they are having the best pour overs of their lives from it (even better than Comandante!).

 

[Denis S]

The ranking of burrs for brewing for 98mm are :

cast mahlkonig pre 2015> SSP 98mm Low unifomity> ssp pre 2015 clone> mahlkong post 2015 burr> ssp 98mm high uniformity.

Your friend must be excited for the new grinder, but if he will compare the burrs he will find the 98mm hu behind versus others.

Also if you have a max with suriken, why are you looking for a new grinder then? lab sweet (I consider it a weak grinder) and eg1?