I guess that could be the discrepancy and I'm using a probe that I'm inserting all the way to the screen. What I think I'll be doing is putting in a couple four posts on the base to set the drip tray on. I do the same as you with a brewhead full of boiling water

From a taste and pull perspective they are as consistent as my ability to pull consistently. I know ratio and yield are all the rage right now, and as a scientist I can appreciate it, but I also just don't feel the need to look at it when I find the tastes are to my liking. Know what

1) Flex? Not in the least. Literally none. I've no idea how people could be seeing flex. 2) Yes, I tend to keep it on all day and it is consistent. And yes, always with the PF in place. That said, it does take 15-30 minutes for the PF to get hot

I just posted my "Flair 58 Review"

I have and have been using the Flair 58 for the last 2.5 months so I think a review is in order. I don't think I would make a good fiction writer as my wont is to say screw the foreshadowing and build up....so on that, my final conclusion, minor issues noted, is this: I freaking love it

From their website: "With a groundbreaking multi-flow heater system (patent pending), Francesca is an energy-efficient espresso machine that does not require pre-heating. "

I would say it isn't a thermoblock due to their claim of patent pending technology. If I had to make a guess, and that is really all it is, I would recon that it is some combination of cartrige heaters and mix chamber getting the temperature adjusted on the fly

No mucking about. Now go make espresso Seriously. You don't have time for this system. It's key to find a routine that works for you that is quick and efficient and sustainable

I didn't do that exactly, but I did find that waiting around was not advised. It takes very little time for heat to whisk away from the great conductor that is stainless steel. Sure it is also a good heat sink but as we all know only a couple degrees can make a difference. I double heated

I just need to go out and step up on my soap box. I'm not meaning to offend, but I suspect I might. Damn it. Did you even bother to research the material? Or look up the potential toxicity of the unknown evil plastic? How about the thermal stability? Why the hell do people