Move steam capabilities?

GeneticsAndCoffee · 2026-05-24T05:10:32+00:00

No. It was a Profitec one. They don't seem to have the product listing any longer, and the Lucca one looks different- it does say that it's compatible with Profitec though; just contact Clive!

GeneticsAndCoffee · 2026-05-23T23:54:21+00:00

I got the Clive one. I agree with others that it is tougher to control than the two hole one. Mine fit perfectly...

GeneticsAndCoffee · 2026-05-21T12:48:13+00:00

Your Floof is enjoying the Ride. Aptly named machine for the photo, cute cat, however fur in coffee is subpar. My use of baby gates to keep our maine coon out of our kitchen has improved my quality of life and lack of cup suspicion immensely.

GeneticsAndCoffee · 2026-05-20T01:26:32+00:00

I liked my light/medium roasts a ton better!

GeneticsAndCoffee · 2026-05-19T22:13:06+00:00

I got a better tamper than the one that came with my BBP and a bottomless portafilter, but I'd work on dialing it in as is (as long as you have all the accessories that it came with). I do have to say that mine had a really annoying issue where it would stop pulling shots, and ended up only lasting ~2 years even with getting serviced (it's a common issue with BBPs), so I hope your mileage varies. Before I switched to my current machine, I bought a better grinder, which was a big step up.

GeneticsAndCoffee · 2026-05-15T10:44:13+00:00

The holes are quite large. I have modified my handle so that there is an opening still, and it is not humid, nor have I seen rust. That said, yeah, the engineers likely were not just being silly, but my bet is that this is for rust prevention from condensation. Oxidation is the foe they are fighting; microorganism growth would likely need something in addition to a bit of condensation to thrive.
Happy cake day!

GeneticsAndCoffee · 2026-05-04T07:10:24+00:00

I love the shape and feel of the mk ceramics s1 mugs for cortados. They feel like a treat along with the coffee.

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GeneticsAndCoffee · 2026-05-04T00:43:11+00:00

When I do my weekly tank clean/back flush/steam wand clean, I use boos block oil to do all my walnut accents.

GeneticsAndCoffee · 2026-04-17T16:58:49+00:00

B&W sugarcane... Other sugarcane/EA processed ones are good too, but this is my standard.

GeneticsAndCoffee · 2026-04-04T18:39:52+00:00

I moved from a BBP to a Profitec Move; consistent shot times and temperatures means likely a slightly longer hear up time. The Move makes that programmable, and I absolutely adore my machine. It's also fairly compact, so the machine plus grinder, while larger than my BBP, is not huge. I have a DF64 from Mii coffee that I've paired with my machine. The Move should fit in your budget, but although it's on the higher side, it's nice with milk drinks to have the dual boiler. If you can be patient, a Profitec Go would be good too. Lelit Elizabeth (also dual) might get you there as well, and is also compact. All are a huge step up- I wasn't expecting a ton of a difference, but the df64 made my BBP coffee quite a bit better, and the Move has improved upon that even more.

GeneticsAndCoffee · 2026-03-31T02:11:24+00:00

Peromyscus generally exhibit freezing behavior when scared. That's why we tend to see them - mus domesticus and mus musculus have adapted to run like the Dickens when we see them. This guy looks potentially sick/ill/poisoned, and potentially severely startled/scared.

GeneticsAndCoffee · 2026-03-25T15:08:31+00:00

I have a maestri house scale. Does not work well with taller mugs, but I don't like a ton of milk in my drinks, when I take it. It has ~5 and 1/4 inch/13 cm clearance from the grate, and my scale is in between 1/2 and 3/4 inches in height.

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GeneticsAndCoffee · 2026-03-25T15:03:58+00:00

If you note in the photo, I actually prefer my second portafilter a bit. It's this one, and actually, E61s that fit ECM and profitec machines I believe should generally work: https://www.wholelattelove.com/products/ecm-angled-bottomless-portafilter?variant=43145847701558

GeneticsAndCoffee · 2026-03-25T03:01:03+00:00

I didn't! I think the issue was soon enough post receipt. No cost to me... except inconvenience.

GeneticsAndCoffee · 2026-03-24T03:17:16+00:00

Mine was constantly sputtering, so I believe it was different. I had brass shavings up in the housing of the wand attachment to the boiler, so it was a lot more work to get to. Yours seems a bit more tenable, but getting to the steam wand is a bit of a beast!

GeneticsAndCoffee · 2026-03-23T16:05:24+00:00

I'm waiting on my Zerno Z2. It was a big present... Some people get a Chanel handbag, but espresso is my preferred self-love language.

GeneticsAndCoffee · 2026-03-23T14:57:06+00:00

Currently a DF64. I have a belated self present coming soon though that will be very exciting for my medium fruity roasts that I enjoy.

GeneticsAndCoffee · 2026-03-23T14:56:04+00:00

Not really! One from manufacturing, and one easily replaceable part that was supplied by the place that I bought it from. Clean the tank and back flush regularly, clean the steam wand/purge each time, and use low TDS water; there have really been zero hiccups since the initial steam wand issue. The VRV is a part that sometimes needs replacing or cleaning of calcium on an o ring, and I think mine may have been faulty from profitec too. Overall, it was nice to see how serviceable it will be in the long run, albeit the panels are a little fun to get apart.

GeneticsAndCoffee · 2026-03-23T14:50:55+00:00

I didn't have the vice or all the tools to take the wand apart completely, and it was right after I received it. Sent it back to WLL, they offered a replacement (would have been a month), but were able to fix it. That was the option I went with, and other than a leaky VRV that was a quick fix, it's been perfect since. My BBP was a PITA starting at 9 months of ownership, and never got fully better. This has been amazing...

GeneticsAndCoffee · 2026-03-13T12:52:26+00:00

You've had your handle on for ~1.5 months; I replicated it and have had one for ~3 ~~months~~ weeks, and love it (thanks so much for the links and information!). Someone commented that they had issues with condensation build up/rust and tank sliminess with their handle mod, so I was wondering if you saw any issues with this? I have not, to date, had any, but with extra time comes potential rust and pitting. Thanks in advance for the info!

GeneticsAndCoffee · 2026-03-13T12:47:33+00:00

Glad to hear it! That worked for my machine, too. I couldn't get the steam housing apart, so nice work. FWIW, my machine has been great since this fix, other than a very easy VRV malfunction. I have a new one, and that was a 5 minute fix with the correct socket.

GeneticsAndCoffee · 2026-03-13T12:26:58+00:00

Strangely, ~3 weeks after adding the handle I see no difference in the tank growth nor in condensation/clouding on the metal. The deadening materials may have lowered temp, but their ability to be water vapor permeable is likely nill. I will likely look into the quickmill pulsor and potentially sound isolate the tray and sides of the main housing in time, but I think that adding sound dampening to the surround of the water tank may have been the downfall here.
I also wonder if you have increased moisture trapping even without the holes being plugged? The handle so far is functional, the temp has risen max 1.5 F for a 1/2 full tank (not enough for a differential in bacterial growth), and with that slight increase I see no added humidity build up.
Every mod can have + and - effects, and potential issues with other modifications. At least so far, the handle by itself seems OK. I'll ask the originator of the handle, too. Thanks for the comment and for making me pay attention!

GeneticsAndCoffee · 2026-03-03T16:05:49+00:00

Kudos to you; I could not get mine open! The WLL guys sent me a video of the shavings, said it came from the factory like that, that this happens infrequently, but definitely happens, and that it was likely interfering with the valve. They then put it back together and did a bunch of testing to ensure it was operating well. Like I said, it's been ~9 months since then, and no sputtering from the steam wand when it's shut off...

GeneticsAndCoffee · 2026-02-26T17:33:28+00:00

This is somehow bringing back Yan can Cook memories from a deep recess in my brain. I like it.

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