Hey folks, I am a new user of Third Wave Coffee and because I am a user of the Flair 58, my routine involves putting my water in a kettle. I try to be generous when putting this kettle in just out of caution so I don't run out. Because I have the full non electric version I have...

Hi everyone,

I currently have a setup that consists in a 10inch softener cartridge (Pentek WS-10) followed by a carbon filter and then my pressure regulator.
Ran this with my Rocket for years, but still had to descale, as the mushroom in the E-61 would get some scale gump on...

I thought it is time to open this thread. I think most of the backers received their packages, so maybe we can exchange observations maybe share new recipes etc.

So far I can say it is super simple to use and gives results a bit fruitier (subjectively) then my coffee brewed...

Water used
70/30 water
KH:42ppm
GH:25ppm
pH:7-7.5
Confirmed by Aquarium test kits

Machine:
ECM Synchronika (5 months of use)

Upon inspection of my mushroom cylinder and upper brew group valve, I noticed a green buildup on the brass valve and a white compound on the stainless...

Hi everyone,
My La Marzocco water test shows minimal hardness, chlorine, etc, yet a white residue has been accumulating on the walls of my plastic water tube. Can anyone explain why this is?

For the first year, I used the stock tube and it never developed the white residue,...

I recently found out my water is too high in chloride, so I am looking for an RO system.

There must be other people looking for the same info, in similar circumstances, so I created this topic.

I would like to keep my machine plumbed in. But then I need to look at...

I've been using Brita filtered pitcher water for espresso for years. I read about the various water formulas people use in their espresso machines and was curious to try one of these. I am mainly interested in this for taste reasons, not longevity. I just tried Third Wave, which...

I have always used just Brita filtered water in my espresso machine but wanted to try one of the mineral additives like potassium bicarbonate to see if I can tell the difference. I ordered some Third Wave powder today, but in the meantime picked up this water from Randall's....

I have an inline BWT BestMax Premium for my Bianca.

I would like to test the water from the filter, mostly PH, can i use strips or drops?

I know I cannot test GH in any meaningful way, what about KH

There is a cafe in my building and I got a look at his water analysis.

GH...

For those of you making what seems to be coined 'rpavlis water', how are you making it? I've seen it mentioned many times and I've seen some posts where people provide different measurements for it, but it wasn't until today that I looked for rpavlis' actual post that spells it...