We just got a whole batch of something pretty cool for you espresso enthusiasts: automatic shot timers made by Luminaire Coffee. These guys have a 1" digital display, two sets of magnets for mounting, and a 20" wire with an electromagnetic sensor. The sensor attaches to your solenoid - either 120 V or 240 V will work - and starts, stops, and resets automatically as you're pulling your shots. The installation requires no modification of your machine, though if you like a tidy and flush mounting you may want to cut or drill for the wire. The timer itself includes a CR2032 battery cell, and Luminaire reckons those will last 4-7 years before needing replacement. Here's a link to the listing, and check out the video below for a bit more about installation and use! https://prima-coffee.com/equipment/lumi ... shot-timer

Very interesting.
I am seriously considering that but I have a doubt.

Are there various dimensions for the cable?

You are demonstrating with a La Marzocco which has the solenoid right up there but in my Expobar that is located at the very bottom of the machine and I very much doubt that the cable (at least the length I saw in the video) will reach there and be able to come to the front of the machine.

Cheers,
Charlie

Hi Charlie,
Currently the timers are only available with the 20 inch wire, but we'll talk to Luminaire about some longer options. Expobar probably aren't the only ones with less accessible solenoids.

It would have been nice if it was backlit

lancealot wrote:Am I missing something?

Product pricing is never just about the cost of parts.

If you can run a successful business selling these for less then give it a shot.

Considering you can get a Brewista for the same price, it doesn't make any sense regardless of how you want look at it. Unless you prefer an ugly wire thingy hanging out of your machine that also can't weigh your shot.