Comments on: How to Repair Your Peugeot Wet Salt Grinder http://www.saltnews.com/2008/08/how-to-repair-your-peugeot-wet-salt-grinder/ the world of gourmet salt Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:20:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Mark Bitterman http://www.saltnews.com/2008/08/how-to-repair-your-peugeot-wet-salt-grinder/comment-page-1/#comment-28018 Mark Bitterman Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:23:34 +0000 http://www.saltnews.com/how-to-repair-your-peugeot-wet-salt-grinder/#comment-28018 I'm not sure if I understand. To refill a Peugeot mill, you need to turn the metal screw at the top until it comes off, then lift off the top part of the mill. Is the screw not turning? I’m not sure if I understand. To refill a Peugeot mill, you need to turn the metal screw at the top until it comes off, then lift off the top part of the mill. Is the screw not turning?

]]> By: gweipo http://www.saltnews.com/2008/08/how-to-repair-your-peugeot-wet-salt-grinder/comment-page-1/#comment-27871 gweipo Thu, 18 Aug 2011 05:03:40 +0000 http://www.saltnews.com/how-to-repair-your-peugeot-wet-salt-grinder/#comment-27871 Hi, I have the standard Peugeot salt and pepper mills. yes the salt is in the salt mill, it's the one with Frere at the bottom, and I know I should only put dry salt in. The problem is we've been living in Hong Kong with its high humidity for 5 years and now, while it still grinds salt, the salt is almost finished, and I want to open it up to put new salt in, but I can't as the opening mechanism seems to be stuck. I'm pretty sure it's a humidity problem. We've tried a little olive oil to lubricate it, but no luck. Any suggestions? Hi, I have the standard Peugeot salt and pepper mills. yes the salt is in the salt mill, it’s the one with Frere at the bottom, and I know I should only put dry salt in. The problem is we’ve been living in Hong Kong with its high humidity for 5 years and now, while it still grinds salt, the salt is almost finished, and I want to open it up to put new salt in, but I can’t as the opening mechanism seems to be stuck. I’m pretty sure it’s a humidity problem. We’ve tried a little olive oil to lubricate it, but no luck.
Any suggestions?

]]> By: Mark Bitterman http://www.saltnews.com/2008/08/how-to-repair-your-peugeot-wet-salt-grinder/comment-page-1/#comment-26083 Mark Bitterman Fri, 11 Mar 2011 01:03:31 +0000 http://www.saltnews.com/how-to-repair-your-peugeot-wet-salt-grinder/#comment-26083 Al - I'm not familiar with the salt mill you are talking about. I'd definitely suggest getting in touch with Williams-Sonoma about it. That said, if you can get your salt grinder clean (you could try opening it and drying it out for a few days, then tapping/brushing away all the salt you can), try using only a rock salt like Andes Mountain Rose or Himalayan Pink. Good luck! Al – I’m not familiar with the salt mill you are talking about. I’d definitely suggest getting in touch with Williams-Sonoma about it. That said, if you can get your salt grinder clean (you could try opening it and drying it out for a few days, then tapping/brushing away all the salt you can), try using only a rock salt like Andes Mountain Rose or Himalayan Pink. Good luck!

]]> By: al http://www.saltnews.com/2008/08/how-to-repair-your-peugeot-wet-salt-grinder/comment-page-1/#comment-25846 al Mon, 14 Feb 2011 04:11:02 +0000 http://www.saltnews.com/how-to-repair-your-peugeot-wet-salt-grinder/#comment-25846 Mark I have a Williams-Sonoma dry salt mill. I cannot remove the battery mechanism from the upper cylinder in order to replace the batteries. it appears to be about 1/8 inch farther into the cylinder than the pepper mill. i hesitate to use any tool for fear I may damage it. What to do? [It is possible we used a sea salt and not a dry salt] Al Mark
I have a Williams-Sonoma dry salt mill. I cannot remove the battery mechanism from the upper cylinder in order to replace the batteries. it appears to be about 1/8 inch farther into the cylinder than the pepper mill. i hesitate to use any tool for fear I may damage it. What to do?
[It is possible we used a sea salt and not a dry salt]
Al

]]> By: Mark Bitterman http://www.saltnews.com/2008/08/how-to-repair-your-peugeot-wet-salt-grinder/comment-page-1/#comment-25170 Mark Bitterman Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:35:20 +0000 http://www.saltnews.com/how-to-repair-your-peugeot-wet-salt-grinder/#comment-25170 First, be sure you have a salt mill, and not a peppermill that you've filled with salt (sorry, but always gotta start with the obvious). If it is indeed rusting and not just some discoloration, i think you should contact Peugeot (or the store you bought it from) about a replacement as you WILL taste some of that rust in your salt. First, be sure you have a salt mill, and not a peppermill that you’ve filled with salt (sorry, but always gotta start with the obvious). If it is indeed rusting and not just some discoloration, i think you should contact Peugeot (or the store you bought it from) about a replacement as you WILL taste some of that rust in your salt.

]]> By: Kunal http://www.saltnews.com/2008/08/how-to-repair-your-peugeot-wet-salt-grinder/comment-page-1/#comment-25164 Kunal Mon, 06 Dec 2010 01:35:34 +0000 http://www.saltnews.com/how-to-repair-your-peugeot-wet-salt-grinder/#comment-25164 Thanks for all this helpful info. I recently cleaned my Peugot Fidji salt mill because it was not grinding and noticed that the metal rod in the center has some rust on it. It won't clean off easily. Is this an issue? Should I have it replaced. Thanks for your insights. Thanks for all this helpful info. I recently cleaned my Peugot Fidji salt mill because it was not grinding and noticed that the metal rod in the center has some rust on it. It won’t clean off easily. Is this an issue? Should I have it replaced. Thanks for your insights.

]]> By: Lezli http://www.saltnews.com/2008/08/how-to-repair-your-peugeot-wet-salt-grinder/comment-page-1/#comment-20189 Lezli Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:24:04 +0000 http://www.saltnews.com/how-to-repair-your-peugeot-wet-salt-grinder/#comment-20189 Mark, Thanks so much for your advice. I let the mill dry out for about a week. Then I purchase Tidman's rock salt. It works ! Thanks so much- Lezli Mark,
Thanks so much for your advice. I let the mill dry out for about a week. Then I purchase Tidman’s rock salt. It works ! Thanks so much-
Lezli

]]> By: Lezli http://www.saltnews.com/2008/08/how-to-repair-your-peugeot-wet-salt-grinder/comment-page-1/#comment-20148 Lezli Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:23:22 +0000 http://www.saltnews.com/how-to-repair-your-peugeot-wet-salt-grinder/#comment-20148 Mark, You were right on the money ! I let my salt shaker dry out for at least a week. I then purchased Tidman's rock salt. It is grinding as if I just purchased the salt shaker-Thanks so much , Lezli Mark,
You were right on the money ! I let my salt shaker dry out for at least a week. I then purchased Tidman’s rock salt. It is grinding as if I just purchased the salt shaker-Thanks so much ,
Lezli

]]> By: Mark Bitterman http://www.saltnews.com/2008/08/how-to-repair-your-peugeot-wet-salt-grinder/comment-page-1/#comment-19680 Mark Bitterman Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:17:52 +0000 http://www.saltnews.com/how-to-repair-your-peugeot-wet-salt-grinder/#comment-19680 Lezli, I can think of 3 three possible problems: 1. if you are using the wrong kind of salt, like a flakey salt such as Maldon, or alternately any fine sea salt or (dare I say it, Kosher salt), then the problem could be the salt. Only coarse, dry traditional salts or rock salt should be used in a salt mill. I recommend Tidman's or Andes Mountain rose, both of which are available on our website here: http://www.atthemeadow.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_93&products_id=323 and here: http://www.atthemeadow.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=364 2. the problem could be that you have the mill adjusted too coarsely. You should be able to tighten the salt mill by twisting the know on the top or the adjuster on the bottom, depending on the model you have. 3. your mill could be broken. If you can send me a picture of the mill and of the grinding mechanism at the bottom I could advise... Keep plugging away, it will work! Lezli,

I can think of 3 three possible problems:

1. if you are using the wrong kind of salt, like a flakey salt such as Maldon, or alternately any fine sea salt or (dare I say it, Kosher salt), then the problem could be the salt. Only coarse, dry traditional salts or rock salt should be used in a salt mill. I recommend Tidman’s or Andes Mountain rose, both of which are available on our website here:
http://www.atthemeadow.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_93&products_id=323
and here:
http://www.atthemeadow.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=364

2. the problem could be that you have the mill adjusted too coarsely. You should be able to tighten the salt mill by twisting the know on the top or the adjuster on the bottom, depending on the model you have.

3. your mill could be broken. If you can send me a picture of the mill and of the grinding mechanism at the bottom I could advise…

Keep plugging away, it will work!

]]> By: Mark Bitterman http://www.saltnews.com/2008/08/how-to-repair-your-peugeot-wet-salt-grinder/comment-page-1/#comment-19442 Mark Bitterman Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:10:11 +0000 http://www.saltnews.com/how-to-repair-your-peugeot-wet-salt-grinder/#comment-19442 Peugeot salt and pepper mills warranty and contact information is located here: http://www.psp-peugeot-usa.com/support/overview.htm Peugeot's list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) is here: http://www.psp-peugeot-usa.com/support/faq.htm Peugeot Salt and Pepper Mills Customer Service department. Toll Free: 1-877-777-5914. Email: info@psp-peugeot-usa.com Peugeot salt and pepper mills warranty and contact information is located here: http://www.psp-peugeot-usa.com/support/overview.htm

Peugeot’s list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) is here: http://www.psp-peugeot-usa.com/support/faq.htm

Peugeot Salt and Pepper Mills Customer Service department.
Toll Free: 1-877-777-5914.
Email: info@psp-peugeot-usa.com

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