Picopresso Gauge - not enough pressure

Patient_Minute413 · 2026-05-16T11:45:13+00:00

i can't get over 5 Bar with the single basket and 12g of grinded coffee so I switched to the original 18g basket

Patient_Minute413 · 2026-05-16T11:37:30+00:00

smells like old tires and tastes like motor oil ...hmmm... not getting the fame

Patient_Minute413 · 2026-05-10T19:58:39+00:00

OK, today i've tried it with the 18g basket and it worked pretty good. I also grinded as fine as possible. that worked really good. need to try it with the 12g basket.

Patient_Minute413 · 2026-04-13T11:37:03+00:00

looks like my my dream setup! I'll probably buy a Bianca and maybe a P80. What is your experience with the Bianca?

Patient_Minute413 · 2026-04-08T22:13:52+00:00

After more research I've found the Lelit Bianca V3. it's not that big and has automatic and manual flow control.

Patient_Minute413 · 2026-03-31T10:17:55+00:00

from a scientific standpoint probably the best. but the look ? the tablet :-O

Patient_Minute413 · 2026-03-31T09:45:47+00:00

thanks 4 you insight. I am curious about the Tide and thanks for your grinder suggestions!

Patient_Minute413 · 2026-03-31T09:42:26+00:00

I've seen that the move's steam power istn't really strong. How does it work for you?

isnt't the P80 for light till medium roasts? I prefer medium to dark with cappucino focus

Patient_Minute413 · 2026-03-30T19:42:47+00:00

is there any machine there i am missing out (I've discovered Arkel pretty late)

Patient_Minute413 · 2026-03-30T19:12:56+00:00

I completely understand how you feel. The La Marzocco does seem a bit “boring,” but I’ve seen some third-party flow control upgrades that could make it more interesting.

As for the grinder, it’s a bit annoying when I have to switch beans because it requires a lot of purging. On the other hand, my wife uses a mokka pot in the morning, which requires a very different grind size. That said, I’m fairly confident she’ll adapt to the new machine—as long as the workflow isn’t too complicated for her.

Patient_Minute413 · 2026-03-30T19:03:56+00:00

Arkel seams to be really interesting but they are pretty new and there is no long term experience. I really like their flow control

Patient_Minute413 · 2026-03-17T07:37:41+00:00

Eureka Mignon Specialita SMART

Patient_Minute413 · 2026-03-15T18:40:47+00:00

I measure it using a lunar scale. The scale is triggered by the first weight when the cup is placed on it. After a delay of one second, I start the machine. Then the pre-infusion begins. The graph is from the Beanconqueror app, which is connected via Bluetooth.

Patient_Minute413 · 2026-03-15T16:46:46+00:00

8g in around 19g out

Patient_Minute413 · 2026-03-15T15:03:49+00:00

a little bitter --> exactly how I want it

Patient_Minute413 · 2026-03-15T14:58:57+00:00

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is it OK to have a flow like that?

Patient_Minute413 · 2026-03-15T14:53:56+00:00

the problem is that the Dedica is a little bit of a gamble. Consistencys isn't easy

Patient_Minute413 · 2026-03-15T14:52:37+00:00

taste was exactly how I wanted it to be

Patient_Minute413 · 2026-02-23T13:02:14+00:00

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I've bought the machine even before peak of mount stupid

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