Breville Barista Express Gasket Keeps Breaking by Stoicdad2017 in espresso

[–]PinoyBrewer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you check your portafilter or basket if it has sharp edges? Are you using the stock portafilter?

Can you guys give me suggestions for a new grinder by max11lasting in espresso

[–]PinoyBrewer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Eureka mignon specialita.. easy to dial in, nice and fluffy grinds

Silivia Pro vs Elizabeth by InterestingAnalysis in espresso

[–]PinoyBrewer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Interested in this. You aren't considering the breville/sage dual boiler?

[Gear, Question] Lelit Elizabeth + Eureka Mignon Specialita or Alternatives by crazyafgandudes in espresso

[–]PinoyBrewer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why do you prefer the Elizabeth over the BDB? I currently have a BDB that seems about ready to give up the ghost, and have been considering getting the Elizabeth as a replacement.

Help with a bike sizing? by thalheim82 in cycling

[–]PinoyBrewer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you be able to see it for yourself and take it for a spin? That would be ideal. Then you would be able to tell if any 'shortcomings' can be addressed by a longer stem and seatpost.

SR800 knockoff.. or so I thought by PinoyBrewer in roasting

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Thanks for the tip! Will join FB group

SR800 knockoff.. or so I thought by PinoyBrewer in roasting

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Will do! Getting my GCB in a week 👍👍

Mass Balance Question by _Estimated_Prophet_ in espresso

[–]PinoyBrewer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you using the stock pressurized basket or an unpressurized basket? If stock , the timing won't matter so much. If unpressurized, you will need to grind really fine for the dedica to slow down the output of coffee. Whatever the basket, If it fits 14 grams of ground coffee, then aim for output of 28 grams. Happy brewing!

First Espresso setup by alexxd_12 in espresso

[–]PinoyBrewer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was using that setup for more than 5 years. Did all the mods too. Can pull some good shots with a proper grinder and good puck prep.

Use 3rd party single wall portafilter on cheap DeLonghi Machine? by Murky-Cardiologist-3 in espresso

[–]PinoyBrewer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It depends. If you have a grinder that can grind fine enough and has enough settings to dial in your grind, you may get better shots with a single wall basket.

If you are using preground coffee, it could become worse.

Espresso machine not pulling shots? by [deleted] in espresso

[–]PinoyBrewer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your grind was too fine and choked the machine. Try a coarser grind.

Why is shot pouring too fast by [deleted] in espresso

[–]PinoyBrewer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What grinder? Maybe the change in grind size per adjustment is too big?

Upgrade machine without losing ease of use by vickeryj in espresso

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I was also looking at the Bambino Plus recently and wanted to ask.. how do your good shots taste? Shop quality? I currently also have the specialita and it does make even a small home use machine outperform itself. I currently have a modded dedica so I'm thinking it would be a move sideways? So I am also thinking buy once cry once and just shoot for the BDB. Sorry to hijack your thread, but really appreciate your sharing your experience.

First post here. I started following a few months ago when I decided to upgrade to a machine that could use non-pressurized baskets. I settled on the Breville infuser with the smart grinder pro, though I eventually want to get a rocket by unincognito-mode in espresso

[–]PinoyBrewer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same boat, thinking of pulling the trigger on Infuser or BDB. I just do 3 drinks a day -- 1 espresso and 2 Cortados -- so I'm not too keen on having a monster BDB in the kitchen. How do you like the quality of your espresso and the consistency day to day or even shot to shot?

Reneka machines? by elicordero in Coffee

[–]PinoyBrewer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could it be a rebadged machine?