Dialing in Smart Grinder Pro on Gaggia Classic Pro

The grinder is still pretty new so the burrs haven't been seasoned yet. Hopefully there will be less fines after it's been seasoned. I bought this to use for light roasted beans while I wait for my DF64.

[@friend4ua724]

It's hard to tell what you're doing and why you're doing it. I'm left with more questions than when I started watching this video.

[@gavinconvery]

Game changer....I had no idea but this made an instant difference! Thank you!

[@alexcipriani6003]

the guy does everything right and fcks it up with the ice at the end 😂

[@1967davidfitness]

Hi, I noticed you shots weren't 1:2 ratio at 30 seconds. I used Gaggia Classic too with a manual grinder and with 18g beans I get 38g at 32 seconds. Do you pre-infuse too? Thanks.

[@Khan613]

Silent movie?

[@BlazeOnMoto]

Always make sure if you have tamped at least few times 😂😂😂😂

[@cafec2195]

Gotta get that extra tamp in just in case lol. You gotta hit them with two tampers so they dont know whats coming. lmaoooo

[@miguelperez710]

@@cafec2195 my friend where do you buy that bottomless portafilter for gaggia classic pro 👍

[@AntonMayamsin]

which is better than 1zpresso or Breville?

[@ShOookYx]

What level u grind at 5 or 6 or more finer?

[@rodrigoibarra2054]

ok so three questions, one, are there any mods on that GCP? two, where’s that bottomless from? three, i’m usually at 4 on the burr setting and then dial it in from there, was wondering what setting have you got it in here?? thanks in advance

[@robcaraway7725]

You can tell by the way the light on the brew button is behaving he at least has the PID mod, and I bet the way that poured, he either has the 9bar or 6bar OPV mod too.

[@cafec2195]

Rob is correct. I installed a PID from Shades coffee and have the 9bar opv mod installed. I installed the PID in the back so its more stealth and honestly I think the PID on the side is ugly. Bottomless is from shades coffee. I think I had the inner burr set at 4 as well and was having good luck with both light and dark roasted coffees.

[@rodrigoibarra2054]

@@robcaraway7725 yeah, I was wondering about the light, that's why I asked. Thanks

[@rodrigoibarra2054]

@@cafec2195 Thanks to both, my opv spring is in the mail and I'll be getting the PID soon thats why I was asking, flow looked nice. I might grab a new bottomless from Shades with that PID.

[@kylevuong]

May I know what is your best setting on the Smart Grinder Pro? I use 18gr coffee in and aiming to get 30-32gr out.

[@cafec2195]

There isn't a best setting because it changes from bean to bean and even need to change grind size after a few days but a good starting point is usually 13 and fine tuning from there.

[@miguelherrera2262]

What kind of scale is that on top of drip tray

[@cafec2195]

Greater goods digital pocket scale

[@Ziz1L]

I have just bought the same setup but dont get the 9bar opv mode yet. Did you remember that it is possible to get 1:2 or 1:3 output ratio in approximately 25 sec extraction time with 15 bar default device? If there is no big difference i dont wanna bother myself with 9 bar spring change because i am a newbie. Also i am not sure if smart grinder pro is able to grind fine for that 15 bar. Still could not get dial it, i will try inner burr setting 4 next time.

[@aminesaidi4577]

You need to grind finer if u have the stock 12,5 bars, wich I have. I got an Eureka Mignon Facile it does the job very well

[@Ziz1L]

@@aminesaidi4577 yes i am still using stock spring bars. With a good puck prep and finer grind setting, I can finally get the ideal extraction time/output ratio. But with the light roasted or high acidity beans it is still not possible to get a well-balanced espresso. Or maybe I must extend the extraction time beyond 35 sec. 9bar mod and a PID control unit would probably work in this circumstance.

[@playingwithsticks6819]

What is the point of this. No setting or timing values. Without any commentary or explanation there is no value at all.

[@JLaskles]

What grind number are you using for double shot basket for 20grams?

[@cafec2195]

I dont have this setup anymore but I was using 15-13 depending on the bean.

[@intraw831]

@@cafec2195 4 on the inner then 13-15 on the outer ?