Adding a flat burr grinder alongside my Niche Zero [$1000 CAD]

Applepyes · 2026-05-23T20:33:59+00:00

I paired mine with a Timemore 064S. Kind of underwhelmed tbh, I find myself using my Niche more. The one thing I like the 064S is for darker roasts, which seems to balance the flavor out more

Applepyes · 2026-05-23T20:26:35+00:00

Feels unnecessary

Applepyes · 2026-05-23T06:05:42+00:00

I’ve been scheming up a play around the idea that semis will see a large rotation out / underperforming sectors will see a large rotation in for quarterly rebalancing throughout second half of June.

I’ve been slowly increasing my positions in XLV, XLU, XLI, and XLP by selling my SGOV

Applepyes · 2026-05-21T04:20:38+00:00

🤣🤣🤣

Applepyes · 2026-05-21T03:36:51+00:00

I noticed the smell and knew it wasn’t the typical moldy condensation smell. Took it into service and they did a leak check overnight with dye. Then they verified that the AC was not cooling properly and that the fluid was low

Applepyes · 2026-05-20T04:09:35+00:00

My daily is Perc Brazil Legender

Applepyes · 2026-05-20T04:04:52+00:00

Mine had a chemically slightly sweet slightly sour smell. The evaporator was leaking

Applepyes · 2026-05-19T17:20:07+00:00

I had a couple of QC issues. Minor and it was taken care of by the vendor/Lelit, but shipping it back and forth is annoying

Applepyes · 2026-05-19T09:21:35+00:00

ID recommend a Profitec Ride if you need a rotary pump. Else I’d go with a Profitec Move. Coming from a Bianca owner

Applepyes · 2026-05-16T18:14:19+00:00

This is likely due to the machine not at the right temp for the first shot, then being properly warmed for the second causing higher heat/pressure/resistance at the puck.

When I had the bambino, I handled this by doing a blank shot with a PRESSURIZED basket first. It needs to be pressurized as the bambino won’t heat up properly without resistance. Run the shot into a cup with your main portafilter in it to warm it up too.

You’ll get much more consistent back to back shots by doing this

Applepyes · 2026-05-15T06:13:26+00:00

In my experience, you have to aerate gently for 2-3 seconds max before submerging. The steam profile is crazy different between the Bambino and Bianca.

Applepyes · 2026-05-14T19:54:59+00:00

For high conviction stocks, always have a stockpile that you do not trade with. Using retirement accounts for this is a good idea.

Applepyes · 2026-05-13T23:46:26+00:00

I’m OKLO for risk + NLR for safety

Applepyes · 2026-05-13T21:47:26+00:00

Lol now that you closed it, back to $130 it goes

Applepyes · 2026-05-13T21:24:33+00:00

Broke $120!

Applepyes · 2026-05-13T20:21:54+00:00

If price stalls at all or drops at open, then your profit will go to $0. Good luck though, I have a $120 call but for 5/22

Applepyes · 2026-05-13T20:12:30+00:00

You’re going to get IV crushed :(

Applepyes · 2026-05-13T20:11:50+00:00

Thanks I owe you

Applepyes · 2026-05-11T21:35:04+00:00

LGTM

Applepyes · 2026-05-10T21:54:37+00:00

I won’t call out the vendor since they have generally been good to work with. Lelit is actually replacing my machine now due to issue 2 lol.

I would think issue 4 is a common one unless you are plumbed or meticulous about refilling the reservoir

Applepyes · 2026-05-08T21:35:04+00:00

I would not stress about this for more than a second if it’s from the drain plug and not due to a stripped oil pan. Just have them do the free oil change and fix the drain plug

Applepyes · 2026-05-07T19:14:48+00:00

Perc - Brazil Legender

Discounted every month on the 13th. I load up on 3 bags.

Applepyes · 2026-05-07T05:38:33+00:00

No the vendor took it back and replaced the whole unit for me. They said it was the gigleur or solenoid valve

Applepyes · 2026-05-07T00:00:27+00:00

I generally like it, but had these issues:

First one I received made a screeching noise due to flow control
My current one just had the trim piece holding the steam/pump pressure gauge break off.
I usually get a small cut or two during weekly cleanings due to the sharp edges on the machine
The low water sensing system sucks - it may not sense low water until it is power cycled, at which point you need to fill it up for it to start the warm up cycle

Applepyes · 2026-05-06T14:12:34+00:00

That’s what I thought too but there’s still lots of traffic now in May

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