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latest edit, 29 March 2021: If it hasn't become obvious, I am dialing back my participation on HB. Hopefully this guide continues to be mostly useful to people in the superb community of BDB users. If you are having problems that cannot be addressed by this guide, or by the...
I recently purchased an ECM Mechanika V Slim (abbreviated Mech V Slim henceforth). Aside from videos posted by vendors, I didn't see any detailed user reviews online so have decided to post my own here. This is a reflection on the machine after 2 weeks of ownership/use. Should I...
Looks like Lelit is introducing an HX that addresses the usability of HX machines in the area of brew water temperature control. However I only see a low, med, high setting which would mean nothing to me. I couldn't understand how their control system works.
With great help here in the Buying Advice forum I finally bought a real espresso machine. I had a Gaggia Classic for a few months last year and it was a very frustrating experience. My new Profitec Pro 600 with flow control arrived this week.
I recently spend $3K on a new machine, bottomless portafilter and a tamper all made by the same manufacturer. I stuck with the same brand thinking the $110.00 tamper would fit properly in the basket by the same manufacturer. Nope, I was wrong.
I've been around enough to know...
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...
Hi i just bought DeLonghi Dedica 685 and i love it :D At first use i immediately made espresso and didn't follow the instructions manual to rinse the internal circuit first. I pressed the double espresso button and it started making loud noise and nothing happened, there was no...
I have been toying with acquiring a flow control device. I have a Lucca/Quickmill M58, Niche. I drink almost exclusively milk drinks, 6,8oz lattes, using typically medium roast espresso blends, although would like to begin trying more single origin coffees. Will flow control...
