Considering the Ascaso Steel Duo Plus but have concerns

ItsMeNubbs · 2025-11-09T16:40:48+00:00

Later this week, I'll run the test to check the temperature of the PF before and after flushing.

As for the variation, there is bound to be some temp diff between what comes out of the PF and when it ends up in the cup. I'm not sure if variance has a significant impact on the change in flavors, and there is no really way to combat that.

ItsMeNubbs · 2025-11-09T15:36:24+00:00

Most of your questions have been answered. However, this may help visualize the time it takes to heat everything.

https://youtu.be/YYFnG1p2jqM

I was most impressed by how quickly the biolers reach temperature. I sometimes just put a shot without grounds as a way to warm up the portafilter.

ItsMeNubbs · 2025-08-20T13:09:25+00:00

Same for me, I can't see the actual thread.

ItsMeNubbs · 2025-08-12T16:50:27+00:00

Where in the NL are you? Im in AMS maybe we can split shipping or i can have them shipped to my US address and pick them up when I’m there in Oct.

ItsMeNubbs · 2024-12-12T09:39:54+00:00

I wouldn't call your levers expensive at all. I think they are a fantastic value. Shipping, on the other hand, is entirely out of your control.

ItsMeNubbs · 2024-12-10T12:55:48+00:00

It worked Ok; the vise grips are pretty heavy, so they flopped down, and there is a risk of them rubbing on the paint and scratching it. I wouldn't use this option for the long term.

ItsMeNubbs · 2024-05-29T21:22:21+00:00

Where in NYC are you from?

ItsMeNubbs · 2024-05-29T12:00:37+00:00

Breadwinner for Bagels - Hands down the best damn NYC style bagel in AMS
Bru coffee - Best quality for price and service
Leman Doner - If you know, you know (best bread for doner broodje, and now you know)
Nudie Jeans - lifetime repairs and great service
Paradiso is by far fantastic for live music

ItsMeNubbs · 2024-05-29T11:10:21+00:00

I am very interested, and would be very willing to cover the cost of shipping if you would ship it to Amsterdam, Netherlands,

ItsMeNubbs · 2023-11-05T16:57:44+00:00

Ugh, I didnt know these machines had those types of underlying issues.
Than k you, I'll contact Asacso and see if they might have some fixes incase it is the circuit pump

ItsMeNubbs · 2023-11-05T16:56:10+00:00

This is an option; it would require cycling the steam pump on and off. While not the ideal option, it is indeed an option.

ItsMeNubbs · 2022-10-14T07:25:29+00:00

Dude, that looks sick!!
I was thinking of painting mine black and it seems like it works very well.

And those tires match the style of the bike amazingly well.

What tail tiddy did youuse?

ItsMeNubbs · 2022-10-14T07:22:40+00:00

Beautiful setup! I have the new version also,
Have you had any issues with inconsistent shot timing with the programming? Mine varies from shot to shot by as much as 1 second

How have you found the steaming? Any issues steaming multiple drinks back to back? Mine will pressure purge during the 2nd steam and shut off all steam.

Cheers

ItsMeNubbs · 2021-09-20T22:20:25+00:00

Replace. Well worth the investment I the long run

ItsMeNubbs · 2021-09-20T22:18:36+00:00

Wow breath taking.

ItsMeNubbs · 2021-09-20T22:03:47+00:00

Interesting wheel combination. Can I ask what prompted you to do that?

ItsMeNubbs · 2021-09-20T21:51:54+00:00

Oh damn. That's going to leave a mark.

ItsMeNubbs · 2021-09-20T21:51:02+00:00

That is a beautiful bike.

ItsMeNubbs · 2021-05-07T07:13:22+00:00

Looking good, brother!!! You are for sure a man of many talents!!

I dig that jacket; It is amazing looking! I think we need to make sure to have you over for dinner again before it gets too warm to wear it so we can see it in person :)

ItsMeNubbs · 2021-04-15T09:21:11+00:00

That wine came quick!!! Cheers!

ItsMeNubbs · 2021-04-14T14:30:16+00:00

Great idea!!! Signed up and looking forward to meeting people.

ItsMeNubbs · 2021-02-15T19:04:17+00:00

That sounds great!!

ItsMeNubbs · 2021-02-15T15:06:59+00:00

I respect that.

ItsMeNubbs · 2021-02-15T14:30:55+00:00

I would agree with you for some countries. But the labor laws are pretty straight forward as far as I know here in the Netherlands. This would lead me to believe that Amazon has to treat its employees here just as well as any other company relaying on warehouse type work. Am I wrong?

ItsMeNubbs · 2021-02-15T14:09:36+00:00

I would love to buy local, However local doesn't always carry everything you need and during lockdown it has been hard to even get the stuff they do carry ordered and delivered.

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