Trudeau Graviti Battery-Operated Pepper Mill, Black

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Product Features

• Battery-powered pepper grinder that turns on when tipped upside down
• Fun and practical design with grind-level adjuster knob and ceramic grinder
• Works well for either peppercorns or sea salt; comes filled with peppercorns
• Runs on 6 AAA batteries, not included; stands 7-3/4 inches high
• Washing by hand recommended; available in several colors; 5-year warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.8 x 10 x 10.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000OLNC46
• Item model number: 0716901
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,159 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

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Product Description

Amazon.com Review
As its name implies, the Graviti battery-operated pepper mill from Trudeau leans heavily on the laws of physics for its function and appeal. A sleek and amusing gadget that also makes great ground pepper, the piece turns on automatically when flipped upside down. This saves grinding effort, of course, but it is also useful for the stirring cook who only has one free hand to add spice, not to mention that it serves as a fun conversation starter. To ensure that the Graviti is not mere gimmickry, Trudeau equips it with a durable and efficient ceramic grinder, and a finely tunable knob for adjusting coarseness. The grinder works well for both pepper and sea salt and arrives filled with gourmet peppercorns. It washes up by hand, runs on 6 AAA batteries, and stands 7-3/4 inches high. Trudeau makes the mill in several attractive colors and backs it with a five-year warranty. --Emily Bedard

Product Description
The Graviti Pepper Mill features a grinding mechanism located at the top of the mill that automatically begins to grind as it is flipped upside down. Gravity sensors initiate and terminate grinding based on the movement and position of the mill. Isaac Newton would have definitely approved of the new Graviti Mill! The Graviti Mill has an easy-to-use tilt motion. No buttons are required to activate this battery-operated mill. Newton wannabes simply have to insert the batteries, flip the mill and let gravity do the rest! Ideal for everyone, the Graviti Mill is effortless and can be used with just one hand. Equipped with a ceramic grinder, the strongest and most durable grinding mechanism on the market, the Graviti Mill will maintain its sharpness and never rust ¿ even when used over a steaming pot. Our ceramic mills first cut then grind to maximize flavour. Trudeau Graviti Mill: no button, no effort, no mess!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Handy, but not perfect, October 16, 2008

By	Big Daddy (TN) - See all my reviews

This is a handy product, but it has a few problems:
Pros.
1. Works well and is highly adjustable.
2. I like a lot of pepper. It would sometimes take me a couple of minutes to grind with a manual grinder what I can now grind in seconds.
Cons.
1. Grinder stem contains a spring that is easily dislodged. It ends up in the peppercorns if you aren't very careful when refilling. Also, if you accidentally overfill it, the spring will fall out when you empty the excess peppercorns and you will have to get a tool to reinstall it. It's not a huge problem but is mildly annoying.
2. Sounds like an electric pencil sharpener. The motor is a bit loud.

A rechargable model might be better. I used Duracell batteries and the required 6 AAA batteries lasted three months. I use it rather intensely 5 days a week, so your mileage may vary.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fine grinds the easy way, August 7, 2007

By	Alfred G. Jacques (Raleigh, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a real wrist saver because you no longer have to twist or shake to get your finely ground pepper. Turn it upside down and watch the pepper sift onto your food. But make sure you use only high quality peppercorns (the ones with rough surfaces), because the cheap stuff can get stuck in the mechanism and cause it to slip. If this happens, use the point of a knife to dig out the casings from the shaft attachment on the battery pack. Get good stuff and it will work again just fine.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Built in obsolescence, February 25, 2009

By	Reader - See all my reviews

We purchased the pepper mill in August 2008 and loved it. So much so that we gave them to several people as gifts. Our mill has had constant use which might explain why it is now held together with sticky tape. The base attaches to the body with little teeth that catch into slots when turned. Those little teeth have worn away, hence the need for tape. Without the base fully engaged, the mill does not function. It is difficult to know whether six months of continual use is all that can be expected of this product.
Most of the other complaints have not bothered us - no difficulty with refilling the peppercorns, the noise, batteries, nor problems with the mechanism or grind. Trudeau: please correct the problem and issue Graviti Mill 2.0.