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Hello to everyone,
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I would like to think of my self as something above a beginner when it comes to espresso. However i have a question which might just be stupid but i cant seem to find an answer anywhere. I have a very basic and...
I am considering this as an option to soften the water. I read somewhere that it is possible to install such a filter using a supplied intake tube in a Profitec 300. Do all ECM/Profitec semi-automatic machines come with such tubes?...
Hi everyone, Fab here from MTL. A couple of years ago i had picked up an old Faema Faemart. It's an awesome machine!! Unfortunately, there is not much information out there on it. What i noticed was a lot of parts where stamped La Cimbali!!! (Rebadged)?
I had passed by the...
My Profitec 600 review is based on 5 months of daily use making 2-4 drinks after formerly owning the lower model, the Profitec 500 for 1.5 years. Same grinder with routine cleanings and single dose extractions and both boiler and steam temps are maxed and at proper boiler temp....
This is a GS3 AV and it's roughly 6 years old. LM tech came to service it 6 months ago for the first time. I believe he worked on the safety valve and vacuum valve? He said it was in great condition, we have extremely soft water. After the service it was moved to a different...
About 50% of the time, after pulling my shots and taking the portafilter off, the coffee puck gets stuck to the shower screen. I am using 16g of coffee and pulling 30 second shots + 4 second pre infusion. I tamp the coffee very well and evenly, and the pucks that don't get stuck...
Hello, I recently bought a Lelit Elizabeth (it's my first machine), and I'm wondering how long I should expect it to take for the boiler to recover after pulling a shot. I set my advanced LCC settings to the recommended ones from Dave Corbey ( and it seems to take quite awhile...
Hello! I've had my (used) Breville Barista Express for over 6 months, and was having great luck with it. My grind would stay between 5-6 and internal burr I think was at a 4? I can't remember right now. Everything was great until recently where I've needed to go all the way up...
My original thread has been closed due to age. Quickmill QM67 Evo on the way I recently purchased a flow control device. Arriving in a week. I bought the coffee sensor one. Can't wait. I'm watching all I can on flow profiling in preparation. I'm planning on going with a slayer...
