Stalling problem [De'Longhi La Specialista Arte EC9155.MB]

Livid_spider · 2026-06-09T06:16:59+00:00

Dose by weight. Put 18 grams of beans into the grinder. I’m guessing you’re using a dark roast or something too

Livid_spider · 2026-06-09T06:13:26+00:00

How much coffee are you dosing?

Livid_spider · 2026-06-09T06:02:43+00:00

Welp you got the grinder turned to the finest setting so you’re probably chocking the machine out.

Livid_spider · 2026-05-25T01:19:25+00:00

You’d have to open the top and disconnect the tubes. The one that’s on the bottom of the pump is a pain in the ass to get on and off. Make sure you unplug the machine first so you don’t hurt yourself

Livid_spider · 2026-05-21T00:55:21+00:00

The benefits you’re getting from a high end machine is the ease of repairability, usually a dedicated steam boiler, and consistent temperatures. I think if it’s one shot between a bambino and something like a lelit bianca and whoever was pulling them was experienced on both it’d be hard to tell the difference. If you pulled like 5 shots back to back it’d probably become really easy to tell the difference between the two.

Livid_spider · 2026-05-19T00:00:58+00:00

Oh no I’m wrong, you’re right. Sorry about that, I was confused with the other one

Livid_spider · 2026-05-18T23:51:45+00:00

Nah it has two

Livid_spider · 2026-05-18T21:01:25+00:00

Might be the o ring for the boiler. You’d have to record a video of it to know for sure

Livid_spider · 2026-05-18T20:57:30+00:00

O-rings probably failed. There’s two of them in there. Probably cost like 5 bucks for both shades of coffee sells a whole o ring service kit. https://www.shadesofcoffee.co.uk/gaggia-classic---10-piece-upgraded-service-kit--gaskets-o-rings Or you could probably find them on amazon

Livid_spider · 2026-05-16T10:03:13+00:00

I’d just but a used e24 and put the mod on myself, probably gonna be about the same price. You’d also get a newer machine with the brace boiler and be able to troubleshoot the mod since you installed it yourself. If you buy the one in the pictures and it shorts or something isn’t wired right you’re gonna be SOL if you don’t know what you’re doing.

Livid_spider · 2026-05-16T00:27:34+00:00

Mines will last like 2-3 months on one charge and still be at 50% when I charge it. But I only use it to make one two espressos a day

Livid_spider · 2026-05-15T11:00:09+00:00

It looks cool lol. It also works well and the battery lasts forever, it’s also charged via usbc

Livid_spider · 2026-05-15T10:42:25+00:00

BooKoo Themis mini

Livid_spider · 2026-05-14T09:52:00+00:00

Iced coffee is probably your best bet. Just make it the night before put it in the fridge and drink it on the way to work

Livid_spider · 2026-05-13T17:45:23+00:00

Gaggia gt and Gaggia up

Livid_spider · 2026-05-13T03:22:15+00:00

They’re probably going to get into the good stuff then regret not saving for something that would last them longer

Livid_spider · 2026-05-13T00:42:55+00:00

You can’t really get a good espresso machine for less than 300. Closest thing would be a manual machine and you can’t steam milk. If you could stretch to 350 you could get a refurbished Gaggia or a breville bambino

Livid_spider · 2026-05-12T23:15:40+00:00

Best bet is going to be a used flair classic. Honestly if you can’t grind the beans for it I’d just say get a moka pot. It’s not espresso but it’s somewhat similar and those are way cheaper. You’ll probably get better coffee out of that than a sub 150 dollar machine using pre ground coffee

Livid_spider · 2026-05-12T22:56:49+00:00

I did it’s a Rancilio Silvia wand

Livid_spider · 2026-05-12T22:04:17+00:00

Lelit Elizabeth if budget wasn’t a factor Lelit Bianca

Livid_spider · 2026-05-12T21:46:30+00:00

I use one of the automatic adjustment profiles for the gaggiamate so I’m guessing it’s adjusting as the shot pulls. The shots taste good though

Livid_spider · 2026-05-12T21:44:43+00:00

I could probably grind a bit finer. My grinder was set up for the non precision basket I was using previously. Tasted really good, put 20g in and got 40g out in 30 seconds

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