After doing a backflush with Cafiza my E61 felt a little stiff. I normally just wait a day or so and it smoothes out from the coffee oils. However, I decided to try to lubricate it since I have had the machine for over a year. Unfortunately, I didn't pay attention when I was taking the handle off and

I am very happy to have received my shiny new Lucca M58 on Friday of last week! Have currently plumbed it in and love the look and feel. The drip tray on mine does not rattle, but it does slide forward very easily (probably a bit too easily for my taste). I may try to put some kind of thin

There is a good chart for converting these different number scales here: {link}

So, I have now read Jim Schulman's Insanely long water FAQ and I am still confused about what to do. I am in the process of setting up an under-sink water filtration system for a new Double Boiler that will be plumbed in. My water tests about 130-150 ppm hardness with a paper test strip. I would like

I appreciate the replies. I am still thinking about the M58 and the Duetto 3 have also started to think about the Profitec Pro 700 (intrigued by the German engineering and the stainless steel boilers). However, I am curious about anyone out there who may have purchased an M58 in the first run that w...

Hello, I'm new to this forum and in the process of making a decision between the Lucca M58 and the Alex Duetto 3. I currently use a Rancilio Silvia with PID and a Mazzer Major. I have had this set-up for about 13 years and while I am generally happy with the results, I would like to move