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When I was at Costco they were fairly low on bottled water choices suitable for espresso machine use. There was the Kirkland brand of Alkaline Water , and GLACÉAU SMARTWATER, neither of which actually posted a water analysis on the label. So I just grabbed a case of the GLACÉAU...
Just moved to the Montreal area (Repentigny) from Ottawa. Operating a ECM Synchronika with a ECM 64 mm grinder. Setting up my machine with direct plumbing. Before doing so, would appreciate any advice on the need, if any, for an inline water filtration system, including...
We have upgraded and have our Lelit Bianca arriving in a few days- very much looking forward to the upgrade from our BBE. Out of an abundance of caution wanted to test our water and ask to make sure I am understanding correctly so as not to damage our machine over time. My GH...
Hi guys, I bought a Flojet water system with an accumulator tank (1L) to prepare my GS3 MP for plumb-in.
Installation/Connection looks simple enough. However, my concern (and reason for this post) was around any relevant settings, like pressure, on either/both the water system...
Hi HB - looking to get some advice on my very unsightly mushroom valve pictured below:
I have owned my machine for about 6 months. For the first 3 months or so I used TWW+Distilled jugs. For the past three months, I have been using TWW+Zero Water. There is far more...
I've been reading Jim's Insanely Long Water FAQ with the goal of making great water for my lever machines with a fellow Olympia lever friend. I never liked using litmus papers. I found this water tester on Amazon and decided this would be the most fun I could possibly have with...
Hi experts, so I am finally upgrading to a fancy double boiler (Bye Silvia, thank you for 14 years!) and I want to plumb it in. I have been reading a lot of marketing info about the BWT filters, particularly about the Bestmax premium and was pretty sold on it until I tested my...
I recently bought my first high-end espresso machine, a Lelit Bianca, and want to use the best water recipe I can to protect the machine long-term. I have read The Insanely Long Water FAQ multiple times along with studying other sources.
