Very cool looking machine but, need to know if it will hold 8oz. of beans in top compartment?
32771
No, I don't think it will. I do a few oz at a time and in 2 or 3 times, it gets a half lb ground.
32772
Yes, it has an "air tight 8oz bean hopper" according to the box. I still leave mine beans in the pack because there are no rubber seals in that "air tight hopper"... and the air can escape through the plates... So not really air tight... and not a conical burr grinder either. This is flat plate.
1900269
It appears the top reservoir that beans are put in is hard black plastic. Ground coffee doesn't appear to contact any plastic unless you use the plastic lid to store ground coffee in glass jar.
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I filled it up to the bottom edge of the filling hole while it was standing vertically and it held 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons. You could fit a lot more if you do as someone else suggested and lay it on its side to fill. You close the hole by rotating the outer shaft until the hole faces a solid part of the inner shaft so this would be easy to do.
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Bruce, 2 issues: I just measured the tank capacity and got 12 oz into it, almost to the top. Also, the cup/mug would have to fit vertically from one of the bases to the underside of the brew drip hole, and would also have to fit on one of the 2 removable bases. The diameter of the larger base is about 3 1/2" and I believe a 12 oz mug could hang over the edge of the base a bit if necessary, without wanting to tip over. You do have to use one of the bases; you can't just set a mug on the counter -there's a tiny permanent base attached to the coffee maker and one of the removable bases has to be in place over it. I use a 10 oz cup that is a little more slender than a typical mug, made of sturdy nicely glazed USA ceramic, that I found at the Goodwill. Personally, I only brew 5 or 6 oz of double-strength coffee and then fill the rest of the cup with soymilk. If you shake the container really hard for about 30 seconds it gets frothy and makes a nice faux latte, lol. Cheers!
1468011
I do not believe this will hold 10 cups. It is 8" in diameter from the top and not very deep.
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Yes. 3 oz. yields 8 cups. This unit grinds 1-14 cups worth of beans at a time.
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I know 5 lbs of malted barley fills it to the top. So I'm sure 3 lbs of ground coffee will fit.
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Pam...I didn't like the Bean Safe and returned it. I DID buy a total of 4 of the Planetary Design Airscape canisters. They come in different sizes and colors and they keep my beans and fresh ground coffee FRESH :-)
2002203
The hopper will hold 5 TBSP whole beans; the collection chamber for the grinds will hold about twice that amount.
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We have been very satisfied with the strength settings. Could it be the beans you are using? If not, I would recommend having the company evaluate your machine.
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LOL, I haven't used it yet! I believe it is. I washed it and put it on the counter. I have beans to grind next week when my current batch runs out.
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I haven't tested the limit, 10 cups is the most I grind for. It can hold a lot of beans but the catch area at the bottom is limited.
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This is a home machine, not a commercial one. Its water reservoir and coffee bean storage capacity are limited. There's no way this is an appropriate machine for your desired use.
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There is some wiggle room. If it were pressed with no space, it would force the grounds back into the coffee. At least that's what I've figured. Mine has wiggle room and the coffee is great.
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It will hold enough to grind enough for 12 cups of coffee. I don't remember anymore then that.
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I wouldn't presume to just say yes or no, because what is big to me might not be to you. But I can tell you that the inside measurement is 8 cups and it holds a bit more than that. Hope this helps!
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We have it set up at the edge of the counter at the office, so I'll have to double check on Monday. We use it every day to fill up the coffee pot but I couldn't really say if there's room. I'll get back to you!