Lelit Fred PL043:
Espresso Grind Settings & Guide
The Lelit Fred PL043 is an electric conical burr grinder with 38mm burrs. It features stepless adjustment and is designed primarily for espresso. With moderate retention (~1.5g) and a hopper-fed design, it's a popular choice from Lelit.
At a glance
Lelit Fred PL043 specs
Burr Type
Conical 38mm
Adjustment
Stepless
Retention
Medium (~1.5g)
Single Dose Friendly
No
Espresso Capable
Yes
Primary Use
Espresso
Power
Electric
Espresso starting range
Where to start for espresso
No numbered scale. Stepless collar. Find touch point, open small amount for espresso. Adjust in small turns. Mark your setting for each bean.
the stepless adjustment collar (small turns for fine changes — no fixed numeric scale)
Starting point only — adjust based on your beans, roast level, dose, and target yield.
Quirks & tips
Common pairing with Lelit espresso machines
Stepless adjustment — describe changes as small turns
Record your grind setting position for each bean
Detailed notes
38mm conical burr stepless grinder. Common Lelit machine pairing. Medium retention — purge before shots. Stepless collar — describe changes in relative turns.
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Manufacturer
Lelit
Burrs
Conical 38mm
Adjustment
Stepless
Retention
Medium (~1.5g)
Primary Use
Espresso