How long do Mazzer burrs last?

Slower Shot Times

When should I replace my burrs coffee grinder?

Specifically, a set of steel burrs should perform well for about 500lbs of coffee grinding. A set of ceramic should go for about 750lbs. Let’s say you go through one pound of beans in a week on average. At that rate, your burrs should last for almost 10 years!

When should I replace my espresso grinder burrs?

It’s often possible to grind coffee for many years past the stated lifespan of the burrs, but the deterioration in flavour will become noticeable well before then, with some professionals recommending to change the burrs after as little as half of their recommended lifespan.

When should I replace my burrs in my grinder?

How often should you change burr grinder?

What size burrs do I need for my grinder?

Smaller grinders use small burrs. For example, the Mazzer Mini uses a flat burr set 58mm in diameter, this cutting surface sees a lot less action than the Mazzer Major flat burr set which measures 83mm in diameter. Premature burr wear can be caused by rocks, nails, etc., that aren’t removed in the roasting and bagging process.

What is the Burr life of your Mazzer grinders?

Mazzer Robur 110V (71mm conical burr) – change at 1,700lbs coffee throughput Nouva Simonelli MDX (64mm flat burr) – change at 1,200lbs coffee throughput Burr life is calculated by burr size and the amount of coffee put through each grinder.

How do you fix a Burr chute on a grinder?

Using an additional screwdriver (or adjustable wrench on the fixing bolt), hold the lower burr carrier in place while releasing the burr attachment screws. Be careful not to damage the surface of the grind chamber by sticking a screwdriver through the chute or wedging something on one of the fins.

How do I replace the Burr on my Burr carrier?

(Each burr is held in place with two or three screws). Using a screwdriver, remove the screws from the burr that is attached to the upper burr carrier and remove the old burr – this is the easy one.