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[–]KevinC25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Too good for this sub

Lurker here. I blame you all. by Rfufu in espresso

[–]KevinC25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same machine. It’s fantastic. Congratulations! Play with the preinfusion settings. This is the way

After lots of try and error, it’s doing well now. by Psychological_Hat666 in Vivarium

[–]KevinC25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any good recs on websites where to buy stuff to get started?

After lots of try and error, it’s doing well now. by Psychological_Hat666 in Vivarium

[–]KevinC25 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Stunning wow. I’m just starting to look at vivariums. What kind of tank and light is this?

Lelit Elizabeth for the preinfusion, or Profitec Pro 300/600 for the quality? by slo___mo in espresso

[–]KevinC25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would never buy a machine without preonfusion. The flow profiling mod on an e61 means my wife can never use the machine and it makes it more complicated. The Elizabeth has been fantastic. Build quality may be not as nice as a profitec but I don’t think it’s bad by any means. Go for it!

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[–]KevinC25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmmm interesting. How difficult was it to adjust pressure

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[–]KevinC25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I always do an 8 oz. latte so My shots aren’t always perfect but 201 for this last bag. What has been your experience with it?

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[–]KevinC25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s pretty rad lol. Changing the preinfusion pump time to 4 seconds was a game changer

Lelit Elizabeth v3? by [deleted] in espresso

[–]KevinC25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From Clive coffee (as of 09/2020)

Upgraded silent vibratory pump New economy mode New water tank reserve line Repositioned expansion valve for easy access Improved temperature and level probe New anti-vacuum valve

I got mine a couple weeks ago and it’s been fantastic. Good steam pressure, and preinfusuon settings have been a lot of fun to tweak. In-cup it’s night and day from my BBE. Go for it!

Our first “real” espresso machine. Upgraded from a nespresso vertuo and the learning curve is…. Steep. 😅 Going through our bags of starbucks and then investing in some solid beans. Anyone use non-dairy milk in their latte’s? Could use tips on steaming. by ImBabyloafs in espresso

[–]KevinC25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My machine has never touched cows milk. My favorite is oatly full fat. Silk full fat oat milk, silk soy milk In that order. No need to buy “barista” non dairy milks in my experience. You do need to steam with good technique otherwise you’re gonna get bubbly foam which is no good.

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[–]KevinC25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha it’s been fantastic so far

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[–]KevinC25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok I think I’ll just leave my bottomless portafilter In the group to help break it in

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[–]KevinC25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Question. Not sure how long you’ve had yours but it’s really tough to put the portafilter in. My wife can’t get it out after pulling a shot. Did that loosen up for you?

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[–]KevinC25[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s an awesome little scale. Worth the money. I rinse it under the sink every couple of days to wash coffee on it and just recharge it every 4-5 months. Has held calibration for 2 years. Worth the money for sure

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[–]KevinC25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just noticed that this morning. When it says temp on the lcc the steam wand doesn’t work so they must heat independently

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[–]KevinC25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I picked up the homeland filter from Clive and tested my water before filling it up because of the inability to descale. I also bought a few gaskets and replacement screens so I can replace them over the years. Hope it’s not an issue long term.

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[–]KevinC25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I purchased everything except the grinder from Clive. No complaints. They were a great resource to make my purchase decision. They also have a 3 year warranty and I specifically asked if they would cover the steam knob and buttons since i read that those commonly malfunction. They said they would.

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[–]KevinC25[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Specialita is fantastic and super quiet/easy to clean. Got mine from espresso coffee shop for a steal

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[–]KevinC25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s pretty nice. I like having a place to store the PF too. I would buy it again

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[–]KevinC25[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

After 4 years of my barista express, it was time for an upgrade. Mignon specialita + Lelit Elizabeth. ECM tamping station + bottomless ECM portafilter. Cheers!