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Date: 24 Aug 2006 22:12:47
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Subject: How to fix Static Cling grounds on portion control grinder?
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I have a question I could use an answer to and I know someone in this
group has had to have throught or worked through this issue before.
I purchased on ebay a grinder like this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Used-Commercial-Grindmaster-Coffee-Grinder-250_W0QQitemZ220020531462QQihZ012QQcategoryZ53305QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
And it grinds really well, but the coffee grounds cling to the
underside of the grinder at the exit chute and they fly all over the
place making a real mess instead of a neat pile of ground coffee.
I have another coffee grinder of the exact same model that doesn't have
this behavior which tells me that it's not inherent to the design. But
I can't observe any differences between the two other than the mess...
Would a ground wire between the front panel and the motor dissipate the
static electricity?
any other suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
Matt Simpson
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Date: 26 Aug 2006 08:58:27
From: Flasherly
Subject: Re: How to fix Static Cling grounds on portion control grinder?
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wisdomcoffee@gmail.com wrote:
> I have a question I could use an answer to and I know someone in this
> group has had to have throught or worked through this issue before.
>
> I purchased on ebay a grinder like this one:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/Used-Commercial-Grindmaster-Coffee-Grinder-250_W0QQitemZ220020531462QQihZ012QQcategoryZ53305QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
>
> And it grinds really well, but the coffee grounds cling to the
> underside of the grinder at the exit chute and they fly all over the
> place making a real mess instead of a neat pile of ground coffee.
Try holding ground with one hand - a kitchen metal plumbing fixture,
and closest metal to the grinder coffee exit chute or receptacle. If
you can diminsh static discharges, then your ground prong could be
insular or suspect. Use wire if you're uncertain you'll serve for
channeling electricity. Some have special anti-static coatings,
although glass seems the mark of better makes. I'd also wonder if
there are also industrial applications anti-static spray coating
treatment. Convenient and safe, like something applied from an aerosol.
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Date: 26 Aug 2006 08:04:24
From: Omniryx@gmail.com
Subject: Re: How to fix Static Cling grounds on portion control grinder?
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wisdomcoffee@gmail.com wrote:
> I have a question I could use an answer to and I know someone in this
It is a puzzlement, Matt. I had a Rocky years ago that spewed staticky
grinds all over the place. That is virtually unheard of behavior from
Mr. Rancilio. I took the bloody thing apart and compared it
meticulously to the parts list...perfect. I never could improve
matters and finally sold the annoying thing. Couple of years later I
got another one and guess what? No static at all. Since then a couple
of other people have related the same odd experience. Maybe the
Goddess Caffeina had PMS on the days they were made.
So....good luck but you may never find an answer.
Will
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Date: 27 Aug 2006 06:22:08
From: daveb
Subject: Re: How to fix Static Cling grounds on portion control grinder?
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Wipe down the cling areas with liquid dishwashing detergent, undiluted.
then wipe that with a barely damp rag.
cheap, easy, worth a go.
Dave
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