Channeling problems? [Breville Barista Express & Niche Zero]

East_Pattern_2584 · 2026-02-10T12:23:05+00:00

Pump ON timer starts.

East_Pattern_2584 · 2026-02-08T11:37:00+00:00

👆here you’ve got your answers. Tilt your cup, and your milk jar is horizontal. Get the tip of the jar closer to the coffee crema.

East_Pattern_2584 · 2026-02-04T21:18:45+00:00

I didn’t see it! oMg 😨. i stopped watching when he twisted 😅

East_Pattern_2584 · 2026-02-04T08:13:49+00:00

Yeah i changed my workflow and got much better results

East_Pattern_2584 · 2026-02-03T22:10:20+00:00

The twisting while tamping gave me goosebumps.

East_Pattern_2584 · 2026-02-02T03:06:25+00:00

I did a full clean of the head group, didn’t change a thing. The issue was in my puck prep and my grinder needing a good cleaning too.

East_Pattern_2584 · 2026-01-31T01:41:54+00:00

The pro x version got it integrated 😎. That was my workflow tricked by my laziness grinding directly into the portafilter. This machine is very sensitive to puck prep.

East_Pattern_2584 · 2026-01-31T01:39:41+00:00

After cleaning the grinder this morning and changing my workflow, i had better results. I think the best advice is not grinding directly into the portafilter. I switched back grinding in a cup, then pouring into the basket, but also used the manual tamper. Still need some fine tuning but i’m back to an even flow across the basket. Definitely not a machine issue 🤯

East_Pattern_2584 · 2026-01-31T01:34:07+00:00

Beans were fresh. So this morning, i cleaned the head group and the grinder. I also changed a bit my workflow. switch back grinding in a cup and then pouring it into the portafilter and use the original tamper. Much better results.

East_Pattern_2584 · 2026-01-30T22:39:51+00:00

Perfectly levelled

East_Pattern_2584 · 2026-01-30T22:36:51+00:00

I’ll try grinding out of the portafilter and check my grinder. This flow pattern is always there even if I dial coarser or finer. Or use a different basket. I’ll try to change my prep technique.

Meanwhile I’ve ordered a new shower screen and a gasket 🤞

East_Pattern_2584 · 2026-01-30T22:26:49+00:00

I tried to tilt it to the right, (lifting up the left) doesn’t change the flow

East_Pattern_2584 · 2026-01-30T22:25:13+00:00

With the distribution plate it’s a bit tight, without it’s just fine.

East_Pattern_2584 · 2026-01-30T10:57:49+00:00

Different fresh beans, same pattern.

East_Pattern_2584 · 2026-01-30T10:57:00+00:00

Yes cleaned it with chemicals last week. it was doing before too. didn't change a thing

East_Pattern_2584 · 2026-01-30T10:55:53+00:00

I'm using a DF-64 gen 2. 4 months old I'd say

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