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In this topic I was deciding which machine with an external reservoir to buy - Bellezza Bellona or ECM Puristika. UPDATE: finally, I bought ECM Puristika (that's why I am posting here) with flow control mod installed in the store:
San Remo seems to have thrown their hat into the ring for the high end single group home machine. The design is very similar to the Cafe Racer. It will be available in 110-120v and 220v with a water tank. It has a manual paddle to pressure/flow profile real time and...
When I'm pulling a shot with my Lelit Anna, what I'm experiencing is the pressure shoots first to 10 bars, then drops to 9 but mostly sits near 8 bars...
What I'm wondering is if this is normal, am I doing something wrong in the prep?
What has your experience been with puck screens? Do you use them? Do you like the results? Do you find that they change the taste and the mouth feel of your coffee, for better or worse?
latest edit, 8 May 2022: I added a second paragraph to item 6 under the maintenance section. It is an ifixit guide to removing the group and the steam boiler. This has application if you have an older BDB and want to upgrade to the latest group with the two-piece collar inserts...
Just received my new LM GS3 been using it for several days.
I have noticed an odd odor, smells like maybe machine oil, coming from the machine.
I smell it most on the cup tray on top of the machine.
I opened the machine up and poked around and it seems like the smell...
I'm wondering what could be dangerous about using my BDB after sitting in my basement unused for 6 months.
Water is top of mind here. I could run a ton of water through the brew boiler pretty simply. But is there anything I need to consider from a safe-drinking-water...
I was fascinated with the dimensions of the new 'La marzocco linea micra' I read on the forum.
It would seem a perfect new addition to my small kitchen.if it would ever be offered outside of Europe.
Then, I was surprised to view the Unica Coffee GmbH model called the Unica Pro...
