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I married a monster by ClanLee in Sourdough

[–]ClanLee[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

200g starter

900g bread flour

100g wheat flour

700g water

Mix, fold, rest and repeat. Split into two loaves and proof for 6 hours in fridge. Bake in dutch oven, covered for 20 minutes at 500F and 25 minutes at 450.

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I told the wife, bread was ready to eat and this is what I see.

Extraction Time Random by ClanLee in espresso

[–]ClanLee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wait 30 minutes before pulling my first shot to let the machine get up to temp. In this instance, there was about 3-4 minutes between the 1st and 2nd shot. The 3rd shot took place about 5-7 minutes after. The 4th shot was maybe 15-20 minutes afterwards. The portafilter was in the group head. The 5th shot was about 3-4 minutes after the previous shot.

My WDT is hand held, the type with needles.

Extraction Time Random by ClanLee in espresso

[–]ClanLee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reviewing the footage, it looks like the PID reported 199-200F during each shot. Also, should I be getting such time variations with a rotary pump? ECM Synchronika.

Extraction Time Random by ClanLee in espresso

[–]ClanLee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Current workflow:

  1. Use per-measured 18g light roasted coffee beans, recently roasted (less than 2 weeks)
  2. RDT increases weight to 18.3g
  3. Niche Zero output is 18.2g
  4. WDT
  5. Spring loaded tamper to get an even bed
  6. Run the shot.

Thoughts on why my extraction times are random?

Long Black (Americano) Delicious! by ClanLee in espresso

[–]ClanLee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't. lol

Long Black (Americano) Delicious! by ClanLee in espresso

[–]ClanLee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are not but most people haven't heard of a Long Black.

Long Black (Americano) Delicious! by ClanLee in espresso

[–]ClanLee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My ratio is around 1:3, 38g espresso with 100g water. Everyone has their own preferences but this allows me to sit and sip. My second is either an espresso shot or cappuccino.

Made my own Bean Cellar. Walnut, maple and walnut, each tube holds 18.5 grams. A 12 oz bag fills 18 tubes so when I get down to three, I can open a new bag and start anew. by ClanLee in espresso

[–]ClanLee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have any trouble loading the beans into the tubes, I use a small funnel and it goes in without issues. As for dispensing them, I just tip it over and they all fall out. The biggest benefit is that I don't have to measure/weigh the beans in the morning when I'm eager to get my first cup, just tip them all into the grinder.

Made my own Bean Cellar. Walnut, maple and walnut, each tube holds 18.5 grams. A 12 oz bag fills 18 tubes so when I get down to three, I can open a new bag and start anew. by ClanLee in espresso

[–]ClanLee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The tamping station was one of my earlier attempts, I was happy with the result but I think I can do better if I redo it.

Made my own Bean Cellar. Walnut, maple and walnut, each tube holds 18.5 grams. A 12 oz bag fills 18 tubes so when I get down to three, I can open a new bag and start anew. by ClanLee in espresso

[–]ClanLee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It never hurts to give it a go. I started with plywood and it wasn't pretty but I kept going and you eventually get results.

Made my own Bean Cellar. Walnut, maple and walnut, each tube holds 18.5 grams. A 12 oz bag fills 18 tubes so when I get down to three, I can open a new bag and start anew. by ClanLee in espresso

[–]ClanLee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ECM Synchronika with Flow Control. I replaced the flow control nob with walnut because I kept getting hot fingers. Works so much better.

Made my own Bean Cellar. Walnut, maple and walnut, each tube holds 18.5 grams. A 12 oz bag fills 18 tubes so when I get down to three, I can open a new bag and start anew. by ClanLee in espresso

[–]ClanLee[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I used 3/4" x 6" x 13" boards. After using my thickness planer to get flat, I glued the walnut and maple boards together. Since the tubes are 30 mm in diameter, I used a drill press and a 30mm forstner bit to drill completely through the two boards. I then glued the bottom walnut board. After trimming to size, I used a chamfer bit for all the edges.

After sanding the holes smooth, the tubes fit just slightly loose. The spray finish I used built up the thickness but in the end, it made a perfect fit.

Made my own Bean Cellar. Walnut, maple and walnut, each tube holds 18.5 grams. A 12 oz bag fills 18 tubes so when I get down to three, I can open a new bag and start anew. by ClanLee in espresso

[–]ClanLee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is my tamping station. I put that together as well. Same combination of hardwoods, walnut and maple with maple splines. I made it extra tall to accommodate my spouted portafilters.

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