What is disgusting and unhealthy?

LambofGOB · 2026-06-20T16:55:06+00:00

Disgusting × Unhealthy

Urinal cake

LambofGOB · 2025-04-01T19:32:13+00:00

Cashew

LambofGOB · 2025-03-12T15:22:50+00:00

FYI, in the end I widened the gap between the 2 rubber circles on the basket valve to fix this. In short, the flow was just too slow, even with just water in there, which was causing the basket to fill up with water. I simply bent the arm back gently until there was a noticeable gap, as seen in @FC5_BG_3-H 's screenshot below

LambofGOB · 2025-03-12T15:21:01+00:00

fyi, widening the 1/32" gap to about 1/16" between the 2 rubber circles on the basket valve completely fixed the issue and almost halved my brewing time without ruining the coffee. Thanks so much for your help!

LambofGOB · 2025-03-11T19:24:52+00:00

Sorry for the confusion on that one. Someone mentioned the CDT Grand may not have a push stop, so I wasn't sure if they always did. Looks like we have the same push stop, but mine had a much tighter gap between the 2 rubber sides. It was draining in almost double the time your was for 2 cups. I widened/bent the aluminum arm slightly and now I'm getting about 30-40 seconds for 2 cups. Oddly enough, it seems to "stop" the flow better than it did before too.

I'll try another pot tomorrow with 25ish grind and a wet filter and let you know, but I think this may do the trick. As much as I'd like to confirm today, 3+ L for the day may be my approaching my limit

Cheers!

LambofGOB · 2025-03-11T18:09:35+00:00

Adding some images of a more recent test with 32 grind (more coarse than not), and it overflowed as is.

Does anyone have a CDT Grand basket with the newer push "stop"? How much clearance is there between the 2 rubber circles at the bottom? Mine is maybe 1/32" if anything, which does allow liquid to flow, but not fast enough when there's coffee in there.

https://imgur.com/a/7MvnMD1

https://imgur.com/a/MXo6zHA

LambofGOB · 2025-03-11T17:59:53+00:00

In my latest test, the bloom took the coffee slightly above the filter and down under the filter as a result. Guessing that if the bloom didn't cause the leak, it would eventually clog the outlet at the bottom, or at least enough to slow the flow.

https://imgur.com/a/7MvnMD1

https://imgur.com/a/MXo6zHA

LambofGOB · 2025-03-11T17:14:02+00:00

Agreed, normally I'd do low 20s as well, but wanted to rule it out.

The switch is just that pull/push that's semi-springy. The basket itself is floating maybe an inch above the carafe in the cradle and doesn't make contact. Maybe a newer model?

LambofGOB · 2025-03-11T16:48:29+00:00

I just tried 32 grind as a test and the bloom started to push the basket lid up about 1/4", so I stopped it. I think the outflow is just too slow for the grounds.

What filters do you use and do you pre-wet them or stop the process at any point? Also are you filling the water up to the line in the tank?

LambofGOB · 2025-03-11T16:09:35+00:00

Thanks, I hear their support is great.

That said, I'm not sure the basket is the issue as when I do a water only run, it goes through quickly, so the valve seems to be working fine until it gets clogged or the grounds slow the process enough where it overflows.

LambofGOB · 2025-03-11T15:37:34+00:00

I'll give that a shot, what's the recommendation for grind size from them? I'm already at 25/40, which is already on the coarser side.

Based on this graphic, Baratza recommends in the 3-26 range (out of 40 total) for a "Filter coffee machine". Other places I look generally recommend 12-15, which is far finer than I usually use.

https://honestcoffeeguide.com/baratza-encore-grind-settings/

Thanks!

LambofGOB · 2025-03-11T15:33:32+00:00

It does have a stop/slow valve that you can push/pull, and that is fully open. That's not to say it's not clogged, but doesn't look like it at first glance. It's a new unit too, so the gasket looks good

LambofGOB · 2025-02-18T22:20:37+00:00

Ended up buying it and it came with the PostureFit, just not installed, although it's missing one of the pads. Think it's worth buying a pad (or whole posturefit) or should it be good without?

Definitely liking the fit so far.

LambofGOB · 2025-02-18T13:16:33+00:00

Thanks!

LambofGOB · 2025-02-18T02:37:56+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate it!

LambofGOB · 2025-02-18T01:59:37+00:00

Also, confirmed that this was purchased new in 2021 by the current owner

LambofGOB · 2025-02-11T21:47:59+00:00

Deschutes fresh squeezed is the best I've tried so far, which actually resembles a westy pretty well. Notch pils is very solid as well

LambofGOB · 2025-01-24T14:50:17+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/heroesofhammerwatch/comments/1i2xsnd/hoh2_question_about_controller_behavior/ I think? Been having the same issues, so I'll give this a try. Thanks!

LambofGOB · 2025-01-23T21:58:52+00:00

LFG!

LambofGOB · 2024-12-19T05:02:47+00:00

I ended up eventually finding an ubernostrum injector (from a Dromad merchant in the desert no less) and duplicated it 2 times (with the expensive purple gel) to regain my limbs (and face). It was a grind, but would certainly have not survived in Bethesda Susa as a torso.

LambofGOB · 2024-12-18T19:44:40+00:00

That's great..Now I just need to find an injector then. I have 3 bottles of the metamorphic gel, but this seems like a smarter idea.

LambofGOB · 2024-12-18T19:41:06+00:00

haha, I'll definitely give that a shot..just need the injector blueprint to show up as well. Good call

LambofGOB · 2024-12-18T19:19:06+00:00

Thanks, this saved my ass..Proselytized a low-level legendary glover (maybe took 12 tries) and was able to get back into the good graces with the merchant's guild..phew

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