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Mazzer Super Jolly Auto

PostPosted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 12:58 am
by qwerty69
So I've finally ordered the Mazzer a Super Jolly Auto, with the standard hopper (which will go in my garage for possible future use).

Does anyone have any thoughts as to what I should use instead of the hopper? I have a spare tamper which is a little smaller than 58mm and quite heavy; will this do initially?

Also any tips on using the grinder would be appreciated?

I'm quite excited about the purchase and I'm fully expecting to be like a kid waiting for Christmas by the time it arrives (hopefully by a week tomorrow).

RE: Mazzer Super Jolly Auto

PostPosted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:50 am
by lukas
You might want to make yourself a Schectermatic for the doser to get better results. Otherwise, have fun with that big piece of equipment :)

regards,
Lukas

RE: Mazzer Super Jolly Auto

PostPosted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 11:26 am
by qwerty69
Can anyone confirm if there's anything I need to do once I take off the hopper; will the grinder just work as normal or is there something I need to do to fool it into thinking the hopper is in place?

RE: Mazzer Super Jolly Auto

PostPosted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 9:53 pm
by Aadje
Well, I've got an SJ with no hopper . . . works just fine. Enough beans for a double fit in the grinder now and I use a blindfilter to 'seal' the grinder when grinding so no half ground beans end up everywhere.

edit: afaik, you can just take out the hopper and you're good to go.

RE: Mazzer Super Jolly Auto

PostPosted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 11:12 pm
by qwerty69
Superb; I can't wait.

PostPosted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 2:47 pm
by lsjms
Note mini dosing funnel and anti popcorn device, no expense spared.

PostPosted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 8:39 pm
by qwerty69
Love it. I could possibly do something a little more permanent by lopping the bottom off a keep cup. Or maybe an aluminium drinks bottle?

On the other hand the white paper cup looks really minimalist and could easily be decorated to match the kitchen :)

The possibilities are endless.

PostPosted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 9:51 pm
by easylife
You might look around cookshops for a "canning funnel" or "Jam funnel". There are stainless steel ones around, and some of them have a neck size (about 58-60mm) that fits exactly into a Mazzer. I have one, but it gets used for its intended purpose, although I did try it out in the grinder and it was a perfect fit.

I mean this sort of thing. Not sure if this exact one would fit, but it sounds pretty close from its description, and you'll probably be able to find one in the UK anyway.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Norpro-24 ... 2404wt_807

They look quite neat when used as a grinder hopper.

PostPosted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:03 pm
by qwerty69
Does anyone know a supplier stocking genuine Mazzer Burrs to fit the SJ?

I've had a quick look on some sites but can't find anyone stocking the genuine article.

PostPosted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:39 pm
by radish

PostPosted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 8:21 pm
by qwerty69
I had thought of trying coffee hit but unfortunately they appear to be out of stock.

PostPosted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 5:00 pm
by Aadje
no expense spared

:D

PostPosted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 1:56 pm
by qwerty69
Nearly here. Had SJ delivered to my mums as she's always in but happened to be out for five minutes.

Picking up from the depot tomorrow :)

PostPosted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 5:51 pm
by qwerty69
Managed to collect the Super Jolly, which is one of the older models.

Haven't had time to turn it on yet but man does it need a clean.

Also I can see why people moan about the placement of the auto sensor! How are you meant to get everything clean?

Anyone got any pointers for how best to tackle?

PostPosted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:53 pm
by qwerty69
Just a quick picture of the Super Jolly:

Image

along with its new small hopper (a Phillips Avent baby cup with the bottom removed). Inspired by Isjms.

Apologies if the photo above is quite big.