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by OttoMatic
March 22nd, 2024, 9:01 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 9
Views: 239

Continuing difficulties in diagnosis

I agree with the previous poster, in that you might try a somewhat major change and see what happens. You might consider a different grinder. My guess is that most shops are probably using a larger diameter, flat burr grinder. I had a Niche Zero, but preferred my Mahlkonig K30 Vario (for now). For p...
by OttoMatic
March 21st, 2024, 9:52 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 427
Views: 42803

Option-O Lagom 01 Discussion

I recently purchased an 01 for May and they said they are on track for "late May." This was just a few days ago, so hoping for the best. The P64s that were for March actually came in a little early (I had ordered one of those initially). That doesn't mean that they 01 will be early, on
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by OttoMatic
March 17th, 2024, 9:32 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 22
Views: 3512

Lagom P64 vs Zerno Z1

Well, I decided to upgrade to the Lagom 01, which is allegedly a late May delivery at this point. I am expecting excellent results. Thanks (?) to those that suggested that 100mm burrs will kill it for espresso. We'll see how it goes!
by OttoMatic
February 14th, 2024, 1:10 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 22
Views: 3512

Lagom P64 vs Zerno Z1

Hey, OP here -- Looks like I did a poor job of some wording that led to some folks thinking that I didn't want to dial in for espresso. Sorry about that, and yeah, I'll definitely have to dial in for good results. What I meant was that I didn't want to switch grinder settings between beans. So
by OttoMatic
February 8th, 2024, 12:33 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 22
Views: 3512

Lagom P64 vs Zerno Z1

Thanks for the comments, everyone. I'm on the pre-order list for both machines, so we'll see how it goes. I'm currently leaning toward the P64 due to the quieter motor
by OttoMatic
February 6th, 2024, 1:15 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 22
Views: 3512

Lagom P64 vs Zerno Z1

Hey everyone -- I'm looking at a new grinder, and the P64 and Z1 are at the top of my list. For reference, I'm currently using a Mahlkönig K30 Vario and a Niche Zero with an ECM Synchronika. I also had a DF83 for a while. I'll be using the new grinder for espresso only. I haven't decided on
by OttoMatic
January 25th, 2023, 7:30 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 11
Views: 360

Seeking Advice: Time To Plumb My Espresso Machine

I've had a few plumbed in configurations and am used to having a sink to the left of the espresso machine, and the grinder to the right of the machine. While not strictly necessary, I'd keep it as close to the sink as possible, just to make it easy to work on the plumbing. I wouldn't say this is a
by OttoMatic
January 25th, 2023, 7:16 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 5
Views: 165

Stock basket size for Rocket Appartamento

If you're trying to see how much you can safely fit in there, you can dose it up, tamp it, then put a nickel on top of the puck. Lock the PF in the grouphead, then remove it without pulling a shot. See if the nickel made an impression in the puck. How deep is it? If slight, it's OK
by OttoMatic
February 7th, 2017, 11:48 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 9
Views: 640

E61 weak water flush after shot [Brewtus IV-R]

Yep. And I've had it lacking in lube before and it never did this. Seems to work, just wish it was nice and smooth
by OttoMatic
February 5th, 2017, 9:43 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 9
Views: 640

E61 weak water flush after shot [Brewtus IV-R]

Hi, there -- OP here. Thanks for the idea and links. I replaced all three pins, and the exhaust is now fine. In general, the system is working normally and as expected. However, there's now a hitch in the middle position of the brew lever. It seems related to the bottom most part of the group, as