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I spent the last couple of years with a Breville Dual Boiler. At default settings, it would pre-infuse for about 7 seconds, then ramp to full pressure over the next couple of seconds.

In the last month or two I had it, I was trying to...

I decided to try an Espro calibrated tamper instead of using the small tamper that came with my Breville Dual Boiler. I'd been grinding most coffees between a setting of 5 & 6 on my Kafatek Monolith Flat, and using the calibrated...

Bit of a newbie here. I have a new set up that I am trying to get dialed in. I am using a double basket, 18g of ground coffee, and getting approximately 36g in the cup with about 26-27 seconds. The PID is set to 200. In trying to address...

Hey guys. I'm very new to this and hoping to get some help. I have the Capresso EC Pro and breville dose control grinder. I'm pulling a double shot (2oz) in 20-24 seconds and getting a real bitter taste. Also Using Lavazzi super crema...

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In reference to from about a year back, I'm finding the same issues with my 980XL today. I didn't see a resolution posted, so wanted to circle back around. Some history.

My 980XL was purchased 5/20/2018, so still a new machine....

I've just had my Profitec Pro 500 PID for about 3 weeks. And from all the literature it does not require cooling flushes (unless on for really long time). From my brief experience, that does seem to be true. I don't get flashing water, and...

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I'm fairly new to brewing espresso and have started out with a small delonghi second hand machine until I have money for a decent one. I have been looking into getting my espresso as good as possible out of this machine (of course this...