I just ordered a 58.5 mm Normcore tamper and, as it comes with three different springs, was wondering which spring you ended up using and why - if you've had your tamper for a while. I understand the principal behind different tamping pressures, and certainly intend to try each spring and experiment...

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I would lift the lever turning on the pump and see what happens... good luck!

I just received my new V2 Bianca LCC display and before opening up the machine and undertaking the install (I have watched the Bianca Youtube video), I thought it useful to consult the community and seek advice and insights about best practices from those of you who have already accomplished this ta...

Cheez, Thank you!

Cheez: This is the first time I have heard about a plastic tee failing on the Bianca. Could you possibly post the part number or a diagram? You can find the parts diagrams on 1st-line's website. Thanks very much for the head's-up!

Thanks for your reply, Randy. I have read your posts and website for years with great pleasure and I have learned a great deal from both. Regarding the "neutral" position of the lever-end cam that activates either of the two valves: I have read somewhere that the Bianca uses an extra strong spring i...

The lever on my Bianca was becoming quite sticky and needed lubrication. Taking it apart and lubricating it was easy as there were a few good videos to follow on YouTube, but I had difficulties in re-seating the lever stem all the way in between the upper and lower valve riders. After wrestling with...

I am sure you are going to enjoy both using the Niche and drinking the wonderful coffee its' grinds produce. Congratulations! I had one further thought that you may find of use: I ordinarily run a short heating rinse with my portafilter in place on the machine in order to get it up to full temp, then

My machine uses a 58mm portafilter and I have a Niche, but I don't use the dosing cup at all. With an appropriately fitted funnel (there are lots of these purpose-made to fit different sized portafilters), I grind directly into the portafilter. It works great with very little static - all the grinds...