Macap Leo 55 Espresso Coffee Grinder

Macap Leo 55 Doserless Espresso Coffee Grinder

The Macap Leo 55 Espresso Coffee Grinder is a high-end coffee grinder made in Italy that features large 55mm flat steel burrs, a powerful motor, and a stepless grind adjustment system.

The Leo 55 is very similar to the Leo 55 Essential. The hopper, burr size, & motor are all the same. The only difference is the on-demand controls. The grind settings on the Leo 55 are controlled by hand and grind operations are controlled by your portafilter. For the Leo 55 Essential, all settings and grind operations are controlled by hand. Choosing between the 2 grinders is all a matter of preference.

The Specialità from Eureka is another similar model. They both have 55 mm flat burrs and a similar footprint on your countertop. Both bean hoppers hold approximately 300 grams of roasted coffee beans. However the Specialità has a low profile shape which saves an extra inch off the height. The on-demand controls are simple for both grinders, but the Leo 55 is the one that has a triple dosing option. Combining this with the larger motor & grinding speed makes production a little faster and the clear choice.

Espresso Coffee Grinder Warnings:

• Roast Profiles: Espresso grinders sold by 1st-line Equipment, unless specifically indicated on the grinder page, are manufactured for coffee beans that have Italian or espresso roast profiles. Lighter roasted coffee beans may clog the grinder or not grind fine enough. Darker roasted coffee beans, such as French roasted or oily coffee beans, may clog the grinding chamber and/or the grinder chute where the ground coffee exits.
• Changing grind settings: It is very important to only change grind settings when the unit is powered on and the burrs are in motion. If you do not do this, the burrs will ‘gunk’ up and render the grinder to only produce very coarse grinds or no grinds at all. To remedy this, you will have to open up the grinder to get access to the grinding burrs. This issue will be considered operator error for lack of following directions, and not be classified as a defective grinder.
• Electrical cord: For most grinders, the cord is placed between the packaging (foam or cardboard) and the underside body of the grinder. During shipping, it is normal for a bend or insignificant blemish/slice to damage the cord.
• Finding coffee grinds in a new grinder: Most manufacturers test their grinders with coffee beans before they leave their facility. Unfortunately, they are not always able to get every trace of coffee out of the grinders after testing. As a result, you may find coffee beans or grinds inside your grinder, or there may be grinds in the packaging.
• Static issues: There are static issues with all grinders, even the highest-quality models. We firmly believe that the static comes from the coffee beans. If you are having static problems with your coffee grinder, try using a different blend of beans.
• Electrical: To avoid electrical damage (which is not considered a manufacturer's defect), please acquire and install a single-outlet surge suppressor rated at 1080 joules or higher. A surge without protection can damage a grinder at the power switch, the capacitor, the motor, or the wiring.
• Burr cleaning: For routine maintenance of the grinding burrs, we recommend using grinder cleaning agents. We do not recommend any removal of the burrs or the burr carrier for cleaning (unless necessary) as re-assembly can cause damage. If the grinder chamber is dis-assembled, the warranty is voided for any damages that result. It is important to always remove all coffee grinds from the threads of the burr carrier and the grinding chamber.
• Replacing burrs: NEVER use a flat head screwdriver and hammer to wedge UNDER the burrs for removal. This could badly damage your grinder.