@@marcusbaka I just checked again and I really cant remember.. I do remember also struggling with it a lot.. I think I might have inserted a knife or small screwdriver in the gap between the hosuing and the knob and tried to lever it out.. But I cant remember.
@@marcusbaka Ah I got it! If you look at the knob from the side there is an outer ring with the numbers on it and then there is the knob that you turn in the centre of that ring.. You need to insert something in between the black grinder housing and the ring with the numbers on it to first pry that off. Then the turning knob afterwards
This was super helpful. Like a typical millennial, I thought we should just chuck out our grinder because it stopped working and buy a new one, but we took it apart, realigned the bits and cleaned it and now it works like a dream.
Thank you very much for taking the time to show how to disassemble this grinder. Mine is called Starbucks Barista. Good to know is called also Solis 166. I didn't know how to remove the timer knob. I bought mine in 2001, today we are in 2018, so after 17 years the timer wasn't returning all the way to stop, it was stuck with some sticky gunk that built in over time. Cheers!
Worked a treat. I have the latest anti static version and even though the internals aren't exactly the same I was able to make it grind finer. Now I can get the correct pressure when brewing.
I can't actually remember the details. But I was able to gently pry it off. I think just with a small screwdriver. If I recall there is a tiny spring inside so be careful not to lose it
There is a crucial error in this vid! When you rotate the white dial, you must rotate it COUNTER-CLOCKWISE not clockwise, as in the vid. If you rotate it clockwise the grind will get larger not finer! Apart from that it is an excellent video.
I've examinied the mechanics of the burr adjustment. There's an electrical switch that disables the motor when the hopper is "free", I have come to the conclusion that moving the ring only changes the changes the point of when the switch is triggered. It does not change the distance between the burrs for a "finer grind". To lower the top gear slightly, you can file the bottom of the dog ears that ride in the outer ring (the one with the holes in it), maybe an 1 mm but will increase the play.
Also I found there is a better place to mark your adjustments, once you remove the top ring you find the lower ring can actually only go about four clicks further before it hits a separate stop, along there it's easy to make marks to show how far it turned originally, and any new setting you make.
I seem to be the only one seeking a coarser grind. I've determined you can adjust the ring a maximum of two notches coarser; any further and the hopper won't sit properly on the unit. The resulting grind is acceptable for Toddy cold-brewed coffee, though I would like a little coarser ideally. Note, as commenters have said, turning the ring CLOCKWISE produces a coarser grind (contrary to what the video presenter says). The model sells as DeLonghi KG 100 in Australia.
Helpful, but at one point in the video you seem to say clockwise, the ring needs to go back anti/counter clockwise. Basically the top ring acts as a stop point, so when you move it back, you can now turn the lower ring further, thus moving the burrs closer.
Thanks, really useful. But the top dial needs to be shifted ANTI-CLOCKWISE not clockwise as stated in order to attain a finer grind. Note too that there's a limit: the lug that slots into the hopper has to remain accessible it can't be rotated so far that it's inaccessible under the hopper-retaining shelf, or the hopper can't be replaced.
@cremaman At about 05:52 do you say "clockwise" while turning the dial counter-clockwise? All the other descriptions of this mod mention moving the dial counter-clockwise, but you appear to say clockwise.
Then, to decrease the play and lower the top gear slightly, apply a thin coat of epoxy (about 1 mm thick) on the top of the dog ear of the top gear. The net result will be the top grinding gear will be 1 mm lower to the bottom gear with little pay and subsequently a finer grind. As you turn the hopper to the finer grind, you will hear the top and bottom gears touching i.e. metal to metal dulling the edges so you might want to back off a little. Perhaps the RPM is too fast for a fine grind.
Nice instructions cremaman. But have to agree with redfire - I modified mine 3 stops and found little difference in fineness of the grind. My impression is there's a lot of play in those components holding the top burr, too much for a consistent grind.
I have a Bodum Antigua grinder, and the actual parts of the burr of your Solis looks exactly the same, though on the outside the Antigua is much larger. The plastic is probably just enclosing more air ;) Does anyone know if the inner parts are the same?
I found a sharp thin blade easier to remove the top ring, your asking for trouble with a screwdriver, and be warned even on my 2 year old grinder, two clicks forward makes the burrs sound awfully close, but at least it's held off the need to buy a better/finer grinder for now.
Well that was a waste of time, I modified mine and took a before and after moved it four notches and didn't see any finer result. Having a look at the thing it's the bottom wheel with the holes in it that has to be moved but there are two bottom stoppers that limit finner or courser results.
Thanks for this! It even worked on my Solis Scala Zero! Not many videos are valid 16 years later!!!!
Can i ask how did u remove the timer widget? I tried using a plier but the grip keeps on slipping off!!
@@marcusbaka I just checked again and I really cant remember.. I do remember also struggling with it a lot.. I think I might have inserted a knife or small screwdriver in the gap between the hosuing and the knob and tried to lever it out.. But I cant remember.
@@marcusbaka Ah I got it! If you look at the knob from the side there is an outer ring with the numbers on it and then there is the knob that you turn in the centre of that ring.. You need to insert something in between the black grinder housing and the ring with the numbers on it to first pry that off. Then the turning knob afterwards
This was super helpful. Like a typical millennial, I thought we should just chuck out our grinder because it stopped working and buy a new one, but we took it apart, realigned the bits and cleaned it and now it works like a dream.
Thank you very much for taking the time to show how to disassemble this grinder. Mine is called Starbucks Barista. Good to know is called also Solis 166. I didn't know how to remove the timer knob. I bought mine in 2001, today we are in 2018, so after 17 years the timer wasn't returning all the way to stop, it was stuck with some sticky gunk that built in over time. Cheers!
Worked a treat. I have the latest anti static version and even though the internals aren't exactly the same I was able to make it grind finer. Now I can get the correct pressure when brewing.
Can i ask how did u remove the timer widget? I tried using a plier but the grip keeps on slipping off!!
I can't actually remember the details. But I was able to gently pry it off. I think just with a small screwdriver. If I recall there is a tiny spring inside so be careful not to lose it
There is a crucial error in this vid! When you rotate the white dial, you must rotate it COUNTER-CLOCKWISE not clockwise, as in the vid. If you rotate it clockwise the grind will get larger not finer! Apart from that it is an excellent video.
I've examinied the mechanics of the burr adjustment. There's an electrical switch that disables the motor when the hopper is "free", I have come to the conclusion that moving the ring only changes the changes the point of when the switch is triggered. It does not change the distance between the burrs for a "finer grind".
To lower the top gear slightly, you can file the bottom of the dog ears that ride in the outer ring (the one with the holes in it), maybe an 1 mm but will increase the play.
You are a leg-end. Thanks for the fix. I have an INSTANT result with the fineness of my grind. Much appreciated
Also I found there is a better place to mark your adjustments, once you remove the top ring you find the lower ring can actually only go about four clicks further before it hits a separate stop, along there it's easy to make marks to show how far it turned originally, and any new setting you make.
I seem to be the only one seeking a coarser grind. I've determined you can adjust the ring a maximum of two notches coarser; any further and the hopper won't sit properly on the unit. The resulting grind is acceptable for Toddy cold-brewed coffee, though I would like a little coarser ideally. Note, as commenters have said, turning the ring CLOCKWISE produces a coarser grind (contrary to what the video presenter says). The model sells as DeLonghi KG 100 in Australia.
I did the same thing on a later model, model 167. Same stuff inside. Thanks for the tip Cremaman!
Helpful, but at one point in the video you seem to say clockwise, the ring needs to go back anti/counter clockwise.
Basically the top ring acts as a stop point, so when you move it back, you can now turn the lower ring further, thus moving the burrs closer.
Thanks, really useful. But the top dial needs to be shifted ANTI-CLOCKWISE not clockwise as stated in order to attain a finer grind.
Note too that there's a limit: the lug that slots into the hopper has to remain accessible it can't be rotated so far that it's inaccessible under the hopper-retaining shelf, or the hopper can't be replaced.
@cremaman At about 05:52 do you say "clockwise" while turning the dial counter-clockwise? All the other descriptions of this mod mention moving the dial counter-clockwise, but you appear to say clockwise.
Thanx for the video. Helps me a lot!
Then, to decrease the play and lower the top gear slightly, apply a thin coat of epoxy (about 1 mm thick) on the top of the dog ear of the top gear. The net result will be the top grinding gear will be 1 mm lower to the bottom gear with little pay and subsequently a finer grind. As you turn the hopper to the finer grind, you will hear the top and bottom gears touching i.e. metal to metal dulling the edges so you might want to back off a little. Perhaps the RPM is too fast for a fine grind.
Nice instructions cremaman. But have to agree with redfire - I modified mine 3 stops and found little difference in fineness of the grind. My impression is there's a lot of play in those components holding the top burr, too much for a consistent grind.
Cool. I'm considering one but i've read mixed reviews...
Clockwise oe anti-clockwise? How many steps is the maximum?
@Martin314159 I agree a little bit. I have the same experience.
I have a Bodum Antigua grinder, and the actual parts of the burr of your Solis looks exactly the same, though on the outside the Antigua is much larger. The plastic is probably just enclosing more air ;) Does anyone know if the inner parts are the same?
Hi. Did you see any fuse on the bottom side of this machine? I'm afraid the fuse has been burned since the moter won't driver since the last time.
I found a sharp thin blade easier to remove the top ring, your asking for trouble with a screwdriver, and be warned even on my 2 year old grinder, two clicks forward makes the burrs sound awfully close, but at least it's held off the need to buy a better/finer grinder for now.
thanks, this video really helpful
Did you ever MOD your Antiqua???
I sure have. Want one?
Well that was a waste of time, I modified mine and took a before and after moved it four notches and didn't see any finer result. Having a look at the thing it's the bottom wheel with the holes in it that has to be moved but there are two bottom stoppers that limit finner or courser results.