Working on my GS3 to change the vacuum, steam, and safety valves I noticed a number of issues.

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I'm new here, so please be gentle. Feel free to point me at threads or documents that I've missed.

I have a 2004-ish vintage ECM Giotto bought in Montreal, Canada (in case that makes any difference). The last few years I've been doing my own maintenance as it's...

We're heading to Italy for a month and want to get some advice on what to do with our machine. It's plumbed with a water filter system. I'd rather not bother with fully draining (tilting machine) the boilers.

Release from boilers, shut down power and water to machine.

When I...

I'm confused and perhaps misunderstood the Lelit Flow Control Device (with Bianca paddle) that I had Chris' Coffee install on my Quick Mill QM67.

When the QM67 arrived everything was installed except for the paddle which was packed separately for me to install. Based on the...

Hey all. I know, the subject seems odd! I want to check and make sure there is nothing wrong with my machine! I have a Synchronika with flow control. Love it.

I made a change in water type. I used to use Brita filtered water, but after a lot of reading, decided to switch to...

I've had this machine for several years and it's worked flawlessly. Each AM I turn it on, after warm up, pull a couple of double shots in the next hour or so and that's it. Several months ago the heater seemed to be acting funny so I looked into the reservoir and saw two pieces...

This thread is for early adopters of the Lelit Bianca

It is also for all who want to comment or Q & A about the ongoing bench review

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I have gone through a number of espresso machines over years. The last one I've been using for awhile is Jura F9 (superautomatic). It's old and it breaks every couple years but it produces great espresso. I decided to switch to a manual and after a long research I...

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I picked up a 2nd hand 4 year old Appartamento recently which works perfectly but was clearly not regularly cleaned / maintained. I popped the shower screen off and it was covered in a layer of grime. The previous owner wasn't aware that the water reservoir is removable...

Not the best title for my question, but it'll do...

I'm going to get a flow control device for my E61 DB, but until then I want to set my water debit to be optimal for light roast coffee ie Sey). Matt Pergers stuff said optimal is ~200ml/30 seconds (6-7ml/second) yet many of...