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by biketo
July 18th, 2023, 3:02 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 61
Views: 7659

Extraction yields with the new precision baskets (Weber, SWorks, Wafo, Pesado, etc.)

Or perhaps a basket shaped more like an angel food cake pan -- a void in the center
by biketo
April 16th, 2022, 7:18 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 5
Views: 9338

Decent Espresso v4 58.45mm Tamper - Honest review

I've been using the V3 for over 18 months and use it primarily with a VST 20g basket with an 18g dose. After WDT I always use a wedge style distributor (one turn) to create just enough space to insert the Decent Tamper without making a mess. Perhaps that's why I don't see grounds pushing up around t...
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by biketo
October 30th, 2019, 3:45 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 135
Views: 7675

HOST 2019

It's on their Facebook page: {link}
by biketo
October 30th, 2019, 1:56 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 135
Views: 7675

HOST 2019

I noticed this Quick Mill model in Chris Coffee's voluminous gallery from Host 2019. Looks like an updated Vetrano with a flow control similar to the Synchronika, but without a lever on the E61 group...a stainless box covers the lower part of the valve. I guess they have some other mechanism to actu...
by biketo
October 11th, 2019, 11:19 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 11
Views: 941

Ideal extraction rate over time for espresso shots

I don't have a Mini, but I do know that your interval times seem pretty consistent with a standard 8mm gicleur. If you changed for a 6mm you would get a longer time to first drop and a longer shot time. Here's an old thread about it: "How to install a new gicleur on a La Marzocco Linea Mini"
by biketo
October 3rd, 2019, 7:54 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 8032
Views: 1323447

Post a pic of your home espresso setup...

Very nice. I especially like the fridge, the sink and the easy plumbing options. Do you pull the Atom out when using the blow up hopper, if ever?
by biketo
April 26th, 2019, 10:05 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Replies: 98
Views: 18453

Profitec Flow Control Device is now available to all

I've hesitated to order for this very reason. Money for nothing
by biketo
March 29th, 2019, 7:30 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 7
Views: 1245

More flame into the bottomless vs. spouted portafilter debate

Disagree. I can and do get perfect, splatter free extractions with my bottomless. Easy to clean, as well. Home user, though
by biketo
March 1st, 2019, 7:50 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 223
Views: 30441

Eureka Atom Specialty 75 ?

Here's the link to their single dosing review of the AS75: {video}
by biketo
February 7th, 2019, 4:41 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 2977
Views: 319139

Niche Zero grinder

They still don't offer shipping to Canada