I think that you'll find the DF 54 becomes a throwaway grinder. I've used a K-series grinder and get good results with a machine as simple as a Cafelat Robot. The first thing I would try changing would be the coffee

Is there a way to tell how old a machine is? I'm positive it's older than 2018, bought it used to play with in 2021 and that owner had it for a couple years and did the Slayer mod (I did the brass stuff etc), but he also bought it used from someone whom had it years prior (it's a

This was a fruitful discussion. My mid-2018 machine has a different vacuum breaker than yours. It does not have that white gasket thing, for starters. Or a red/silicone o-ring. Further, I have a spare anti-vac valve and it also does not have that white gasket or any red o-rings. Breville has made rolling changes

that's fast. I ordered 2-29 and it's due early May

I have a K Ultra that has served me well, but I want to go electric. Currently I'm a two to three milk drinks a day kind of guy. That may change to drinking straight espresso, but for now my unmodded Gaggia and K Ultra rarely give me a shot that I can drink without having to

Amazing, many thanks for the assistance

There are white chocolate, "Coca-Cola Clear" and "Crystal Pepsi" so I don't see why not white coffee

I would replace the pump, based on the above. It's only a guess, but it's a cheap and easy guess. With the pump out, you could determine if there's flow through the machine with the steam valve open, at least. It is rare for a pump to sound normal when it's dead, but it's safe to suspect a

I am selling my sets of Kruve glassware for espresso and milk based coffee drinks. Price below by set or as a package. Reason for selling: a prefer more simple glass/cupware for espresso. Prices are in CAD 1x set Kruve Imagine cappuccino (200ml/6.5oz) 1 new, 1 used - $40set ($55 new) 1x set Kruve Imagine cortado (150ml/5oz)

It looks like you are doing a good job of tilting the cup and keeping your pitcher spout close to the surface. And now your push technique looks pretty good. After the push, I would recommend wiggling sooner, wiggling a little slower (about 2 per second), and pulling the pitcher backwards as you wiggle. That's a