Compak E10 Conic: a low-speed conical espresso workflow
The Compak E10 Conic gives an espresso bar a 68mm conical burr platform, a large 1,700g hopper and programmable timed dosing. The U.S. supplier-listed configuration combines an 825W motor with a 400rpm burr speed for a hopper-fed workflow built around keeping one coffee dialed in.
This listing refers to the E10 Conic supplied for the U.S. market. Compak’s newer E10 Master pages describe a different configuration, so their motor ratings, hopper size and optional burr details should not be substituted for this model.
Conical burrs are a design choice, not a flavor guarantee
The E10 offers a different burr geometry from the flat-burr E8. The result in the cup also depends on coffee, roast, recipe and dial-in; a conical burr label alone cannot promise a particular body or flavor profile. Choose around both your espresso preferences and your bar’s working routine.
Keep one coffee ready for service
Digital timed dosing, an adjustable hands-free portafilter fork and electronic fan cooling support a repeatable bar setup. Weigh delivered doses while dialing in and recheck them during service. If switching coffees for nearly every shot is the priority, compare the PK100 Single Dose rather than treating a large hopper as a single-dose system.
Specifications at a glance
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Burrs | 68mm steel conical burrs |
| U.S. supplier motor specification | 825W; 400rpm |
| Electrical listing | 110V / 60Hz U.S. supplier configuration |
| Dosing | Programmable timed on-demand |
| Standard hopper | 1,700g |
| Dimensions, W × D × H | 8.5 × 15.34 × 25 in |
| Supplier-listed weight | 38lb |
| Cooling | Electronic cooling fan |
Specifications above follow the U.S. supplier’s E10 Conic listing rather than the newer E10 Master web page. Check the supplied manual and rating plate for the exact unit.
Which Compak fits your workflow?
| Model | What changes | Choose it when |
|---|---|---|
| E10 Conic | 68mm conical burrs; large hopper | You want a conical platform for a regular espresso service. |
| E8 OD LLS | 83mm flat burrs; Lock & Load access | Flat-burr grinding and convenient chamber access suit your bar. |
| PK100 Single Dose | 98mm flat burrs; pre-weighed bean portions | Changing coffees and brew methods is central to the workflow. |
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as the current E10 Master?
No. The U.S. E10 Conic listing uses an 825W, 400rpm specification and a 1,700g hopper. Current E10 Master material may show different electrical ratings, burr treatments and hopper configurations.
Does the E10 Conic grind by weight?
It uses programmable timed dosing. A timer repeats the grinding interval; a scale verifies the dose you actually receive.
Is a conical grinder automatically better for darker espresso?
Burr geometry is only one factor. Coffee, roast development, grind setting and extraction recipe all affect the cup. Select the workflow you want and dial in the coffee rather than relying on an absolute flat-versus-conical flavor rule.
Can I single dose it at home?
Its primary workflow is hopper-fed espresso. Pre-weighing beans does not eliminate coffee left in the grinding path or make delivery identical to normal hopper operation. The PK100 Single Dose is designed more directly around changing pre-weighed portions.
How do I manage carryover when changing coffee?
Empty the hopper, follow the cleaning instructions and establish a purge routine appropriate to the change. Do not assume that a generic retention figure guarantees no carryover, particularly between regular coffee and decaf.
Why does the dose change when I adjust the grind?
Grind adjustment changes flow through the burrs. Dial in extraction, weigh the delivered grounds, then revise the timer. Repeat the check when coffee or hopper conditions change.
Which manual should I use?
Use the E10 Conic family manual linked below and the sections matching your controls. A family manual may cover multiple models; diagrams or settings for another variant are not confirmation that those features are fitted to yours.