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by Bezman
September 7th, 2023, 4:32 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 1
Views: 289

Single-dosing grinder to pair with a Lelit MaraX

Hi I'd like to buy a good grinder that will pair well with the Lelit MaraX so that it is not the limiting factor in terms of espresso quality or repeatability. I'd like minimal retention and simple disassembly for cleaning - ideally without significantly affecting grind setting. The grinders that I'...
by Bezman
January 4th, 2015, 1:22 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 2
Views: 345

Tamp Pressure Effect on Headspace

Hi. I have a Bezzera BZ10, which supposedly likes lots of headroom when dosing. The difference between my weakest and strongest consistent tamps can be about 2mm on a double basket. When talking about headspace, are we talking about headspace after tamping, or before, because I'm a little bit confus...
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by Bezman
December 18th, 2014, 3:47 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 44
Views: 1158

Chinese Grinder Pegasus 900n - Mazzer Super Jolly copy

Buy a pair of original SJ burrs right away. Worst case, you have a spare pair of burrs
by Bezman
December 18th, 2014, 10:11 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 20
Views: 1147

The learning curve - new espresso machine

Two years-worth of coffee budget would get you a nice HX machine and a nice stepless burr grinder which would last a decade each. If you're certain you are going to take the journey, they are worthwhile expenses. If you're not satisfied, you can always sell for 30% less and hedge your losses. If I k...
by Bezman
December 18th, 2014, 9:05 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 20
Views: 1147

The learning curve - new espresso machine

After owning A no-name espresso machine, a Gaggia Classic, a Nuova Simonelli Oscar and now a Bezzera BZ10, I would not recommend anything but a low-end HX (Oscar being the cheapest I can think off) for anything that is close to consistency. If milk drinks are your thing, than you absolutely have to ...
by Bezman
December 18th, 2014, 8:29 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 44
Views: 1158

Chinese Grinder Pegasus 900n - Mazzer Super Jolly copy

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by Bezman
December 18th, 2014, 3:36 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 67
Views: 4278

Bezzera BZ10 - First Impressions

I was right, my burrs were bad. Replaced with original Mazzer burrs from ebay. I still need to break in the grinder, but espresso quality improved dramatically. My current settings are: OPV: 11bar Boiler pressure: Turns on at 1.1, turns off at 1.3, rises to 1.35 Dose for a double - 12.5 - 14.5 grams...
by Bezman
December 18th, 2014, 3:34 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 44
Views: 1158

Chinese Grinder Pegasus 900n - Mazzer Super Jolly copy

I have a grinder very similar to this, under the brand "HeyCafe". It is very good. Please note that the burrs it comes with are likely of very low quality and should be replaced with original Mazzer ASAP. Otherwise, motor and build-quality wise, it is very good. Never used a genuine Mazzer, but to m...
by Bezman
December 15th, 2014, 12:08 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 67
Views: 4278

Bezzera BZ10 - First Impressions

The thing that made me realize I have a bad set of burrs is the brew pressure during an actual shot compared to a blind filter. They are practically the same at 10 bar and 11 bar (12 too actually). I think my grinder is producing way too many fines, which slow down the flow. At a very tight
by Bezman
December 14th, 2014, 12:28 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 67
Views: 4278

Bezzera BZ10 - First Impressions

The gauge has nothing to do with the burrs. I've returned the machine to its initial state and started changing from there. This made me realize my burrs are probably very worn (or bad, I bought non-original Mazzer the last time) as I was only able to get good shots with a very fine grind and a high...