I have a Profitec Pro 700 that has recently been having an issue so right now it been taken off the counter until I can get it fixed. The other day I went to pull a shot of espresso and the pump didn't switch on right away. So I turned it off and tried again but I got the same...

I've been a happy Linea Mini owner for about seven years. It's been working without problems for most of that time. I did have a leak at the pump years ago, but got that sorted out with help from the LM people.

Anyway, I recently decided to give the machine some bling with a...

Hi there,

I recently bought a brand new R58 v2 and did not have the expected start. The manometer for the steam boiler got stuck and does not show the bars, but that's something will get fixed soon, as I have to visit the store next week.

As I wanted to improve my espresso...

Hello!
I know this question has been asked so many times, but I couldn't find any solution :cry:

I'm getting very poor flow from the group, I've already:
- disassembled the machine and cleaned up the Solenoid valve
- replaced the Ulka pump

Nevertheless, I still have the...

Table of Contents:
1. Why Lelit Elizabeth?
2. Using the Machine
3. Nice Quality of Life features I'm appreciating as I'm using it more
4. Things I wish were different
5. Misc. Observations.

I've had an Elizabeth for around a month now and hadn't noticed many discussions of it....

So, have a Rancilio Silvia V3. It was used and abused, but I think in decent shape. I've cleaned the grouphead, replaced the shower screen, but seems to pump WAY too much fluid through.

When I use 12 - 14 grams of ground coffee, I end up with about 100 grams of liquid espresso...

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...

Any recommendation for a steel, quality made moka pot that makes 1 liter or more of coffee?

I already own the large Bialleti. It makes ~1 liter of stovetop espresso coffee.
The problems w/ it are:
a) It's aluminum (yuk)
b) Cheap manufacture.

I also own the large Giannina. It's...

The flow control beginner continues to torment you with questions! :lol:

I have read more than once that pre-wetting (which is when drops drip from the group head by the force of gravity when the pump is not running) is not serious, and that real pre-infusion is only under 2-3...

First time poster. Im hoping I can get some advice on a problem Im having with an older ECM Giotto Machine at our office.

The issue is nearly identical to what was covered in this old thread: Problem with ECM Giotto pressurestat

We have now had the pressurestat replaced 3...