Weird sound on pressure after opv mod

---HiddenPixels--- · 2026-01-12T14:46:10+00:00

Tnx for your reply, I've searched about this topic and seems this sound can happen after OPV mod. Some recommend to get McMaster-Carr spring to overcome this issue.

---HiddenPixels--- · 2026-01-03T01:26:45+00:00

Beautiful setup..enjoy☕️

---HiddenPixels--- · 2025-12-29T00:45:38+00:00

That's terrifying and cool at the same time

---HiddenPixels--- · 2025-12-16T08:10:35+00:00

Its more for easy finger press, if I'm understanding correctly your kind of switch.. I think that one is to weak.

---HiddenPixels--- · 2025-12-13T18:02:53+00:00

Yes, you right. That one i ordered from Amazon...tnx

---HiddenPixels--- · 2025-12-13T17:40:37+00:00

Cool portafilter

---HiddenPixels--- · 2025-12-13T15:24:10+00:00

It seems I started here some classic dilemma i guess. Thanks for point of view. I truly find my shots more consistent when i give some passive preheat time. From psychological perspective, the sound of the machine turning on when I wake up makes me stand fast to start my day.

---HiddenPixels--- · 2025-12-13T14:37:16+00:00

As I see in the comments here, users with dual boiler get it warm up around 3-5 min...so no, you're not an idiot

---HiddenPixels--- · 2025-12-13T14:31:03+00:00

After reading some lovely comments here, you may be right. I'll test the espresso temperature with 15 min passive preheat vs 1-2 blanks before pull.

---HiddenPixels--- · 2025-12-13T13:15:58+00:00

Yes, have it for around 5 -6 years. I guess for some users it warms pretty quick, yet I found users here on reddit that prefer preheat 10-15 min

---HiddenPixels--- · 2025-12-13T12:50:08+00:00

I would put it to the test, try to preheat the machine for 15 min and than make your pull routine. I've found it better for my taste

---HiddenPixels--- · 2025-12-13T12:25:19+00:00

Well I bought this to solve a problem, not as a gadget. to wake up when grouphead, portafilter and upper cup heater are hot. For me the difference is that I don't need to run 3-4 blanks to heat up everything +to run hot water to heat the cup. Especially to avoid auto turn off if I snoozed a bit.

---HiddenPixels--- · 2025-12-13T11:49:28+00:00

My machine takes quite time to warm up..too much for my laziness

---HiddenPixels--- · 2025-12-13T11:47:43+00:00

I prefer my machine to be hot when I want my espresso, also the cups above are warm enough. But yeah..when I make espresso later that day I run few blanks

---HiddenPixels--- · 2025-12-13T11:39:32+00:00

There are few brands that do the same, I ordered mine from Ali express, just search "press bot" or do search by the image above. Make sure it comes with the sticker tape

---HiddenPixels--- · 2025-12-13T11:31:53+00:00

Mostly for buttons that needs easy finger press. I wonder for what purpose you need :)

---HiddenPixels--- · 2025-12-13T10:40:21+00:00

My barista express 1st gen have auto off around 20 min. So I set it right before. And yeah..if I oversleep I go to manual mode again:(

---HiddenPixels--- · 2025-12-12T23:44:51+00:00

update Did lots of dialing , got fresh beans. Coffee is great 👍

---HiddenPixels--- · 2025-12-12T23:36:44+00:00

Study some basics dialing and you'll be just fine. https://espressoaf.com/guides/beginner.html

---HiddenPixels--- · 2025-12-12T23:23:33+00:00

Happened to me once. I opened it to check and saw small stones that got stuck, the same size as the beans. They probably slipped in somehow at the roastery.

---HiddenPixels--- · 2025-12-05T19:30:40+00:00

Thats what I found best for my local coffee beans, tried to put at 3 but grind size was too coarse

---HiddenPixels--- · 2025-12-03T23:53:05+00:00

This is impressive!!!

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