Users of non-HX E61 espresso machines - do you warm-up flush before pulling a shot?
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If you do, how much water do you flush or for how long?
I have a single boiler QM Alexa EVO and usually flush for about 3 seconds. I don't know if this is sufficient or if it's needed at all because I don't have a grouphead thermometer. It probably can't do any harm though...
I have a single boiler QM Alexa EVO and usually flush for about 3 seconds. I don't know if this is sufficient or if it's needed at all because I don't have a grouphead thermometer. It probably can't do any harm though...
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I owned an Alexia EVO and a Scace. It doesn't need a flush for temp stability. Just flush to clean the screen after your shot and move to the next one.
The only "flush" i did was a few seconds after it sat idle during warmup before first shot. Partly just to get fresh water in the group and partly to mimic my post shot routine.
The only "flush" i did was a few seconds after it sat idle during warmup before first shot. Partly just to get fresh water in the group and partly to mimic my post shot routine.
I drink two shots before I drink two shots, then I drink two more....
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If the Alexa EVO is a single boiler without HX, how do thy make the steam?
LMWDP #581 .......... May your roasts, grinds, and pulls be the best!
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It's a Single Boiler, Dual Use (SB/DU) machine. You flip a switch and it heats up to 130c for steam. Takes about 2 minutes (which is too long for me. I use the MCaL for steaming).
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Ah yes, now I remember you saying that before.
Really the only way to know and manage an E61 for temperature is to put a thermometer into the group. There may be times when you don't need a flush but the only way you'll know is to know the temperature, and the appropriate boiler set point will at least seasonally change.
Really the only way to know and manage an E61 for temperature is to put a thermometer into the group. There may be times when you don't need a flush but the only way you'll know is to know the temperature, and the appropriate boiler set point will at least seasonally change.
LMWDP #581 .......... May your roasts, grinds, and pulls be the best!
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Doesn't need a flush but .5 oz flush either way I think is good best practice to clean the screen.
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It's always a good idea to clear some water before brewing a shot, whether it's SBDU, HX or DB