Too much static. I use the "Fine" ground setting (for espresso) which produces a lot of static. As I pull out the lower container, the grounds literally start jumping out all over the place, onto the table, over my hands, etc. Does anyone have any tips on how to prevent or minimize the static electricity after grinding? Too much static. I use the "Fine" ground setting (for espresso) which produces a lot of static. As I pull out the lower container, the grounds literally start jumping out all over the... » Read More Too much static. I use the "Fine" ground setting (for espresso) which produces a lot of static. As I pull out the lower container, the grounds literally start jumping out all over the place, onto the table, over my hands, etc. Does anyone have any tips on how to prevent or minimize the static electricity after grinding? « Show Less
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The plug on my Capresso burr grinder IS grounded. My opinion is that the cup that catches the grounds is made of plastic. If it were made of metal, the static charge would drain to ground. I don't know why Capresso doesn't make this simple change. When I lined the cup with aluminum foil, it solved the problem, but this is a lame fix - and messy.
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Just a note, Static Guard (TM) contains dimethyl ditallow ammonium chloride which is semi toxic(not poison but not good food you). I personally would avoid using it on anything that comes in full contact with food.You would think if this is such a problem with burr mills they would have put a grounded plug on it instead of a polarized one.
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Got the same problem. Think it's really the catcher being made from a very static inducing plastic. A change in plastic could help significantly. Does everyone here actually clean the burr and components after every brew? I haven't done it yet since I bought the thing. Is it necessary? What are the downsides? I use this every morning and having to clean the device, let alone the grounds that are all over my counter would be way too much maintenance.BTW, the coffee this thing creates tastes great. I'm not an afficianado by any means but I do know that I get consistent non-bitter tasting coffee compared to the blade grinders. Got the same problem. Think it's really the catcher being made from a very static inducing plastic. A change in plastic could help significantly. Does everyone here actually clean the burr and components after every brew? I haven't done it yet since I bought the thing. Is it necessary? What are the downsides? I use this every morning and having to clean the device, let alone the grounds that are all over my counter would be way too much maintenance.BTW, the coffee this thing creates tastes great. I'm not an afficianado by any means but I do know that I get consistent... » Read More Got the same problem. Think it's really the catcher being made from a very static inducing plastic. A change in plastic could help significantly. Does everyone here actually clean the burr and components after every brew? I haven't done it yet since I bought the thing. Is it necessary? What are the downsides? I use this every morning and having to clean the device, let alone the grounds that are all over my counter would be way too much maintenance.BTW, the coffee this thing creates tastes great. I'm not an afficianado by any means but I do know that I get consistent non-bitter tasting coffee compared to the blade grinders. « Show Less
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Just looked up your staticide 1010 DON'T USE IT. It's a poison. Google "Staticide 1010 ingest"
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Just wanted to mention that I read in a review that one person found that grinding up some dry rice grains every now and then greatly reduced the static for a long time afterwards (and also helped clean up the internal parts presumably by absorbing some of the oily residues).
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I assume you mean that the grounds are shooting out when you are grinding the coffee. Make sure that the cup is seated properly against the machine at the top. Place the k-cup on the spring stand and feel the top of the k-cup. It should fit snugly into the grinder. There is a little lip to help make sure that the grounds stay in the k-cup
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I suspect that you're not putting enough coffee grounds in. First, grind very fine, espresso grind (powder, as fine as you get get it). Then put 2+ heaping Tablespoons of grounds for every 6oz of water you pour through. This means, when I make a cup of coffee, normal mug, I use 4 heaping Tablespoons of grounds -- my mug comfortably holds about 12 oz of coffee with a bit of room at the top. When I make two cups, one for my wife and one for myself, I use 5 heaping Tablespoons of grounds. It nearly fills up the #2 filter, but I pour the water slowly and keep the water topped up throughout the pouring process. If you let it go down and fill again, the filter tends to get clogged and it takes *forever* for it to brew and flow through. My wife likes a slightly weaker cup of coffee, so the second cup is hers. If you are looking for strong, add more grounds. Hope that helps!
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From my limited use thus so far I have adjusted with the machine off. The only things I can see that may go wrong is some clogging may occur or it will be difficult to go from coarse to fine. I have not experienced that yet like others have. In the instructions they do mention to run for a few seconds while turning grind size knob if you have issues, otherwise grind size can be done while off. Also they mention if it is hard going from coarse to fine then you may have to take hopper off and clear beans....again I have not had any issues of any kind so far.
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What kind of coffee do you use? Does it happen both with beans and powder? Wonder if it's too fine or if maybe the water overflows in the filter and wash the grounds in your pot. I had that once.
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use the filter that is sized for one shot to get the right amount of coffee ground and put your espresso cup centered under both out "spigots" and the coffee will drop in the cup - scary the first time as you think it will not go in the cup but it does... Gravity is a great thing!
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I know this is an old thread, but for those of you who are having this problem, drill a tiny hole in the bottom of the filter basket (not the inner layer, the outer layer is what you want.) The hole should be only slightly larger than the holes that are already there, and should not go through the inner layer. Problem solved. The larger grounds won't go through the inner holes at all, and the finer ones (usually there are a few) will flow out the hole in the bottom. Also use a good grinder. I use a Jura Capresso.
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Shake the unit while grinding (or pause & flip it over & back after a couple of seconds). The grounds will be much more even.
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Yes it will. But to be honest, you will get almost as much ground coffee OUTSIDE of the container than in. For some weird-as-hell reason, the coffee (no matter how coarse or finely ground) spits out the back of the container and pools between the container and the machine housing. Granted, we're talking a 1/2-1 teaspoon each time--but add that up over time, and you then realize just how much coffee is wasted. The static it creates is the problem. There is no such thing as 'anti static' unless it's glass--this is plastic, and by the looks of things, will ALWAYS be plastic. When you tap the lid to help release some of the grounds that have stuck to the underside of the lid back into the base before pouring them into your machine or whatever, instead of just falling into the remaining grounds, the errant grounds 'spit' their fine dust out the cut-out of the container and fly wherever they feel they need to go. To say it's messy is an understatement. To be honest, I'd never buy another one of these products.
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I think the machine is just noisy... If the coffee is not coming out that easily.. Try unscrewing the strainer in the espresso cup and cleaning out the tiny hole in it... Also, perhaps you're packing the espresso too tightly?
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when I take the bin, some of the flakes and grounds tend to stick to the bin and I have to tap it to get some of it out. generally a tiny bit stays in there. I grind pretty fine (15). Also, under the bin some flakes accumulate. I usually just blow those out.
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Not as fine as espresso. But pretty fine. If you're getting it ground by someone or grinding it yourself there should be a French press setting.
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Don't bother. I never use that glass receptacle. If your doing a whole bag at one time, find a receptacle that fits under to catch the grind as I do. Your going to have static cling regardless of its glass or plastic. I used that small glass receptacle once, never again. Check your cupboards & find the perfect one. You don't need the one that came with your grinder.
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Do not tamp it down too hard and as long as your hear a 'chugging' noise, it is working. Check your grind, too. It may be too fine. Espresso grind is too fine, use a slightly coarser grind. Also, get a burr grinder. Blade grinders make too much fine powder and will clog the filter. Cool?
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After the grinder stops, "slap" the motor housing with your palms on both sides at the same time. This works to dump grinds from the burr into the glass pot. It also helps to release the static electricity. Don't use the hopper to store beans. Store them in an airtight container and measure each day's beans. Oh, and be sure to turn off the toggle switch after using. You will save electricity and the motor will be cool for your next grind.
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Hi Alexander, I had the same problem when I first got my Capresso too. The issue is not with the machine, but with the coffee grind and your tamp. Your coffee grind needs to be extra fine and the tamp has to be even. When you tamp it, if the espresso disc is higher on one side or not tamped evenly, it will cause the espresso to pour out of the top. I purchased the capresso burr grinder here (http://www.amazon.com/Capresso-560-01-Infinity-Grinder-Black/dp/B0000AR7SY) and use the second extra fine setting. I also bought a heavier tamp (http://www.amazon.com/RSVP-Terrys-Tamper-for-Espresso/dp/B0001XRNEM/ref=pd_bxgy_k_img_z). The thing that helped the most was watching some youtube videos on how to make perfect espresso shots. It took a few days of practice, but they come out perfectly now. If you can try to master the bottomless portafilter. The shots will have more crema. I have never used the frothing wand, so I can't speak to the foam. Hope that helps
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I am having the same problem. I just used the singel brew several times. We buy specialty coffee beans at costco & grind them daily since we love gormet coffee. I used 2 scoopes of beans (normally 5 scoops for a full pot) brewed it & it was see thru dirt colored water! WTF? So I ground up 3 heaping scoops & tried again, darker water with tons of grounds in it! Seriously? What could a preson possibly get wrong with putting in a cup of water, grounds & pushing a button (basically)? I dont get it...Maybe its just defective. I guess I hate the single brew in this machine now. Kinda sucks. BUMMER!