Compak have refreshed their extensive range of grinders recently so we need to revise our offering to reflect the lastest models
As a result of having a good run with Compak grinders since we started to offer them we have decided to enlarge the number of Compak grinders we offer significantly
Having owned a Compak K10 fresh for some time we have come to the conclusion that while the on demand bit works extremely well, we are less enamoured with the worm gear adjustment and the 0-100 digital referencing for the grind coarseness. Two shortcomings are that it takes an age to move from a course to a fine setting or vice-versa, and secondly that the 0-100 digital scale is too narrow. i.e. if you set 0 to be burr shoulders touching, then you wind all the way out to 100 and the burrs are still too close together for espresso. To my mind that is daft
All is not lost however as Compak have introduced a new range of grinders that they are calling ‘Essential on demand’. It gives you the same doseless mechanism as on the ‘Fresh’ range of grinders and ditches the worm gear adjustment and digital display for the far more practical and proven adjustment mechanism of a horizontal peg on the top burr. So we are pleased to announce that we will be stocking all of the new Essential on demand grinders from Compak. Included in this line up is not only the E10 Conic OD, being the equivalent of the out-going K10 fresh in terms of its technical capabilities, but also a new grinder that is even more powerful than the K10 fresh, the E10 Master Conic OD
We have also wanted to offer a reasonaly accessible domestic grinder for some time so we have decided to add the K3 touch advanced. The K3 had some teething issues when it first hit the market a few years back, but these have long since been ironed out and we feel it is now a very competent domestic grinder for the vast numbers of home espresso enthuisatists who want a decent grinder without going completely overboard
We are also pleased to announce the Retail line of Compak grinders – intended for service in a deli or cafe where customers want you to grind some bean for them to take home
All in all we think this extended range of Compak grinders should ensure we have something that meets most of our customers needs