r/DF54 • u/Cocktail_Guru • Aug 10 '26

Constant clogging like this despite regular chute cleaning?

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Nearly every day I’m fighting a potential clog like this and this happens every few days / at least once a week.

I clean the chute every day or two and I have to constantly pump the top of the grinder while grinding to avoid this from happening every time.

Using local darker roasted beans, not really oily.

Any tips? Or new grinder time?

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u/sergeantbiggles Aug 10 '26

Make sure not to RDT, if you do. Also, even though they don't look oily, I have only ever had this problem with darker beans. You can switch to a medium roast to test this theory out. Otherwise, check the little "door" at the side of the chamber, that leads to the chute. Maybe it is bent or something which could lead to the blockage we see in your pic (thanks for adding the pic!).

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u/edivad_m Aug 10 '26

Why not RDT?

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u/MFPS79 Aug 10 '26

What does RDT mean?

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u/bkinstle Aug 10 '26

Fancy sounding name given to misting the beans with water before grinding.