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echo fox Oct 31, 2022, 9:42 PM

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Hi folks, I have a eureka atom 75. I am changing the grind setting to fine from coarse, but the ground coffee still has the same level of coarseness. Elsewhere I have seen people recommend running the motor while changing the setting. What does this mean?

queen stump Oct 31, 2022, 9:44 PM

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Run the grinder while adjusting finer.

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That's what it means.

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You don't want the grinds getting compacted between the burrs as this can stall the motor and cause damage

echo fox Oct 31, 2022, 9:50 PM

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queen stump Run the grinder while adjusting finer.

Is there a video you would recommend ?

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The ones I saw don’t move the dial while pulling the coffee

queen stump Oct 31, 2022, 9:51 PM

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what do you mean?

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just hit the button that starts the grinder and stick a bin or something under the chute while adjusting finer

echo fox Oct 31, 2022, 9:52 PM

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I mean I have seen people move the dial a little bit and then get more ground coffee out

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Oh I see

stray hound Nov 1, 2022, 3:35 PM

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Could also be retention. Believe there's like 2 grams of retention on that grinder according to this online reviewer: https://www.espressooutlet.net/espresso-outlet-blog/eureka-atom-75-in-depth-review/

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Eureka Atom 75 - In Depth Review

Commissioned ReviewA few years ago, I upgraded to my first big boy grinder, the Rocket Fausto. If you’ve never heard of the Fausto, it is made for Rocket Espresso by Eureka. If you enjoy home espresso, I TOTALLY encourage you to start investigating a grinder upgrade if you are still using some of the fan favorite and very popular beginner gr...

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A few ways to solve this: one is to use a little rocket blower inside the little chute (this will require you to remove the hopper)

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