So I recently bought this and am very happy with the purchase but decided to deep clean and reassemble only to realise thet I don’t know where the tiny metal ball goes
For now I assembled it without it but I am concerned and would like a solution if possible
Thanks for reading
I bought a 1Zpresso K-Max in 2022 for 257€.
I have been using it for approximately 4 years of light home use:
Recently I noticed that the grip is not just worn, but has developed actual holes where the material has completely broken down and started to disintegrate.
This is not surface wear, scratching, or cosmetic damage – the material itself has failed in multiple spots.
I contacted 1Zpresso support and their final response was that this is “standard wear and tear” and outside warranty coverage.
I’m trying to understand if this level of material degradation is expected after ~4 years of light use on this model, or if this points to a material quality issue.
What is the best way to clean the leftover fines out without completely disassembling the grinder?
Hi everyone,
I’m looking to add a new manual grinder to my setup and would love some input from the community. I’m primarily focused on clarity and really want to push the acidity using light-roast/pourover-over roast beans.
Current Gear:
I’ve spent a good amount of time with the Kingrinder K6 and K2, as well as the basic Hario hand grinder. While the K6 is a solid all-rounder, I’m curious if I can find a more distinct profile for acidic, tea-like brews within a reasonable budget.
I find the brews using the Kingrinder K series to be a bit muddy, muted, heavier body and I want to explore other taste profiles.
The Question:
I’m currently eyeing the 1zpresso Q (the classic version, not the Air).
For those who have used it, how does the brew quality compare to the 1zpresso X series or Kingrinder K series?
Is there a noticeable jump in clarity or flavor separation between them?
If you've moved from a Kingrinder K6 to either of these, did you find the workflow or cup profile to be a significant side-grade or upgrade?
Hi, I tried grinding for espresso on my j-ultra with a drill because I am finding my stabilising arm (not the handle turning arm) can get sore when hand grinding. The only thing is I felt like I still needed to stabilise the resistance from the drill, so there was no relief there.
I think what I'm needing is a vice of some sort that can hold the grinder for me while I turn rather than a tool that does the turning for me.
Has anyone had a similar issue or is my technique wrong?
I tried disassembling, cleaning and reassembling. Now the handle isnt moving as freely as it used to previously. What should I do? And is there a way to bring the zero point to the zero number ?
Don’t laugh, I was tired and thought it was a can of compressed air.. what’s the best way to clean it up? It’s kind of hard to reach inside