Electric Spice Grinders

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So since our plans for today have changed due to the balmy weather we are having, I've been doing some reading on electric S&P grinders.
There are 3 basic types...
1. Battery powered. Most seem to run off of AAA batteries. This was the kind I have/had.
2. Rechargeable lithium where each grinder has to be plugged in individually with a USB-C cord. Some sets have bases to set the grinders in, but not charge them.
3. Rechargeable lithium where the grinders sit in a base and the base is plugged in with a USB-C cord. The grinders will recharge when they are placed in the base.

Most descriptions say a charge will last at least a month with normal household use. Some say up to 3 months. The AAA powered ones I was given were still going strong with the original batteries a month later.

Reviews are all over the place, but looking at a bunch of them on Amazon, many look to be the same, just a different name and the reviews are different. Even the name brand ones such as ThermoPro look identical to others with different names. Probably all made in a couple of different factories in China.

Some other differences is capacity with most holding about 50ml-70ml of salt or pepper. 100ml-110ml on the high side. All seem to have a light.

Prices are from around $20 up to $100 for a set with most in the $35-$40 range.

I haven't locked in on one in particular, but I think I do like having a charging base so I don't have to plug each one in separately to charge. Still looking, but I've gone crossed-eyed for now...
 
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So since our plans for today have changed due to the balmy weather we are having, I've been doing some reading on electric S&P grinders.

3. Rechargeable lithium where the grinders sit in a base and the base is plugged in with a USB-C cord. The grinders will recharge when they are placed in the base.


I haven't locked in on one in particular, but I think I do like having a charging base so I don't have to plug each one in separately to charge. Still looking, but I've gone crossed-eyed for now...
The one I suggested then. No light.
 
Great thread Charles.
I've been shopping for grinders, but not necessarily electric.
I see no need for a salt grinder. It is a mineral and the flavor is the same fresh ground or from the shaker.
I keep 3 grinders for black, medley, and white pepper
I've had these going on 2 years now with zero issues. I charge them once a month whether needed to or not.
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What is the grinder material? I didn't see it specified. I'm looking for steel or ceramic.
I see the manual set specify ceramic, but not in stock.
 
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I keep 3 grinders for black, medley, and white pepper
Since one of the original set still works, I'll load it with the black and the new set, whenever I decide which to get, will be the pink salt and medley pepper. I have 10 lbs. of the coarse pink salt so I've got to do something with it...
 
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