Battery operated salt mill. Easy to use! Simply flip the mill up side down and it will grind automatically. No button to push, gravity will activate the grinder. Easy to fill chamber. Easy to adjust grind by turning the top knob. Requires 6 batteries, not included. Ceramic grinder can be used for both pepper corns and sea salt crystals. Under normal use batteries should last more than 1 year. Chrome & Black color, 8"H Gift Boxed, Hand wash. 1 Year Mfg Warranty
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Product Details
Product Length:
3.2 inches
Product Width:
3.2 inches
Product Height:
7.5 inches
Product Weight:
0.0 pounds
Package Length:
8.8 inches
Package Width:
3.6 inches
Package Height:
2.6 inches
Package Weight:
0.8 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 24 reviews
Features
8" tall x 2.25" wide, Adjustable Ceramic Grinder
1 year mfg warranty
Requires 6 AAA batteries (not included)
Cleaning & Care: Do not submerge in water, wipe outside of mill with damp cloth
Can use any dry spice including sea salt
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review: ( 24 customer reviews )
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16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
Works great, I'm very pleased Sep 08, 2009
By J. Stephen I got both salt and pepper mills and am very happy with them. They're identical except that the salt mill has a silver body and the pepper mill has a black one.
Operation is great - you just flip it over and it starts grinding. Since the opening is on the top, it also doesn't leave any mess on my counter, unlike conventional mills. I love that I can keep these by the stove for cooking, then move them to the table for serving. They look at home in both settings and work great for either setting. They're large and easy to hold, especially the pepper mill with it's rubberized black base. My father has arthritis and couldn't dream of using a manual mill, but these are no problem.
They put out a good quantity of ground salt/pepper and the grind is fairly easy to adjust. I found that it helps a lot to have the mill running when making the grind finer since the coarse chunks still in the grinding wheels will prevent them from being tightened very much.
Using six batteries, as others have mentioned, is weird because you can't buy six batteries. Fortunately, if you buy both mills, you'll need twelve batteries and that's a multiple of four and that works out fine. I bought some four packs of the rechargable Sanyo Eneloop batteries to power mine and they still haven't run down after about a year (love Eneloops btw, consider using them if you want rechargables).
Filling the mill and replacing the batteries both involve removing the bottom and pulling out the battery holder. At that point you can swap in new batteries or pour in more salt/pepper and put the thing back together. The biggest problem is that you have to flip it over to do this and flipping it over is also what activates the grinding motor. So you have to unlock the bottom cap first then flip it, and reverse that procedure when putting it back together. Or you just have to wipe up a little salt or pepper. Either way, it's never bothered me but it's worth noting. It's also easy to overfill and you can't get it back together if you do, but I only have to pour a little out when I do and everything is fine.
PS - I used to scoff at the idea of a salt mill, thinking "WTF? It's not like salt goes bad or is better when freshly-ground!" Then I started using coarse sea salt regularly and realized that sometimes I needed salt with a finer grind for better texture or faster dissolving. And that's what a salt mill is great for :)
16 of 17 found the following review helpful:
Worth it, but could be better. May 28, 2009
By Steaphan Greene First, let me point out that this is EXACTLY the same item as the Chrome & Black pepper grinder version. It just comes with a separate back of salt, instead of pre-loaded with stale pepper (so, get this one, since salt doesn't go bad, and it's free).
I would only point out two real flaws in this item.
1) It uses 6 AAA batteries. 6 is a weird number. You can't get 6-packs of batteries, and chargers generally handle 4 or 8 AAAs. Also AAAs are far more expensive than AAs for the power. A power pack for these which used 4 AAs would have been much better all around.
2) It does not mark or indicate the grind size in any way. You have to either eye the separation of the grind gap, or grind a bit, then adjust.
I would also say that it takes a moment to see how to load this thing (or change the batteries) without grinding some pepper - the trick is not to tighten the bottom on until you turn it back right-side-up. This isn't really a problem, though.
Overall though, these are great, and certainly worth the money.
Also, this "Elite" version is worth the extra money over the non-"Elite" one.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
FINALLY A FUN TO USE SALT MILL Feb 21, 2009
By Marleen Fredell
"Marleen Fredell"
I have both the salt mill and pepper grinder and they are so much fun to use! These are easy to use for those who don't have the ability to use a regular grinder. People with arthritis or limited finger dexterity would love to have a set of these. Don't seem to go through batteries at an extreme rate. A little tricky to get the salt and pepper in at first, but once you get the hang of it it's easy. I have even given the salt mill and pepper grinder as a gift.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Can't get the salt mill open. Dec 10, 2011
By Chris Meyer We have had our set for a couple of years, and love them. Recently, I went to put salt in the salt mill, and I could not get it apart, without using force, or a tool that I thought would destroy it. Then I remembered that salt is hydroscopic (attracts moisture), and had probably corroded the shaft to the motor base. Not to be deterred, I opened up the grind adjustment all the way, and filled it through the top. I have ordered the new style, and on the salt grinder, I will put a little vasalene into the motor socket. That should keep the problem from occurring on the new unit.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Works well! Sep 25, 2010
By NY State of Mind I use the Trudeau Salt Mill when rubbing sea salt onto meat prior to grilling. One hand rubs and turns the meat, the other holds the Trudeau -- no need to stop and wash my hands when seasoning both sides of the meat.
This mill is powerful; it always grinds without fatigue. The batteries seem to last a long time.
I thought refilling it would be tricky but found that following the included instructions prevented creating a mess.
I am very pleased after using if for several months.
based on 24 reviews
Works great, I'm very pleased Sep 08, 2009
By J. Stephen
Can't get the salt mill open. Dec 10, 2011
By Chris Meyer
