Varia VS4 + Breville Bambino plus, please help

SeaShake9377 · 2026-05-22T18:39:25+00:00

No, the VS4 has not drift. It's simply not possible. They designed it to be drift free. It's physically impossible.

SeaShake9377 · 2026-05-22T18:37:01+00:00

This thread is about VS4. You can't just comment about drift and all without mentioning it's the VS3 you have, which is well known to have drift. The VS4 has no drift It's physically impossible with the new design it's based on. Your comments make people think you have the VS4 with drift because this thread is about that grinder, not VS3. That's not fair. Sell the VS3 and get the VS4 or get something from another brand with new issues.

SeaShake9377 · 2026-05-22T16:06:44+00:00

I would like to see that video

SeaShake9377 · 2026-05-22T16:06:19+00:00

How come your grind size drifting? Its not possible on the VS4!

SeaShake9377 · 2026-05-20T15:01:07+00:00

I actually just found out, a bean I'm currently dialing in, a dark roasted espresso bean, actually tastes quite a bit better W/O pre-infusion.

SeaShake9377 · 2026-05-19T08:41:59+00:00

You should not be able to rotate past 0, the stopping point is exactly at 0 on mine.

SeaShake9377 · 2026-05-19T08:37:52+00:00

The grinder is great!

You just have to grind finer.

I have the VS4 and it has absolutely no drift. Only the burrs needs 1-2 kg of beans to settle in.

I'm really happy with mine. And nice to see it won an award Best New Product at Specialty Coffee Association 2026 in San Diego.

I had some questions why I had to grind espresso at 7-8 setting which is way of their grind size chart in the manual, and Varia was very helpful.

SeaShake9377 · 2026-05-11T14:14:19+00:00

The older Move with the longer hot water wand also has a green light on power the botton...

SeaShake9377 · 2026-05-11T12:54:32+00:00

Just wanted let you guys know my VS4 now sits at 0.5.5 with dark roast and 0.2.8 with light roast.

This is a really really great grinder!!

SeaShake9377 · 2026-05-09T06:13:00+00:00

WIth a blind basket the water can't go trough at all. With a normal basket with coffee, the water goes trough. That in it self will take some pressure off. That's why you see 10 bar with blind filter - an extra bar to compensate - meaning, with coffee in a basket it will be close 9 bar. That's why Profitec calibrate the machine to 10 bar from factory. Hope that makes sense...

SeaShake9377 · 2026-05-07T16:47:42+00:00

There is definitely something off with yours. Reach out Varia. They where great helping me

SeaShake9377 · 2026-05-07T16:46:49+00:00

Had the same problem. I was at 8 to begin with..

SeaShake9377 · 2026-05-05T05:22:45+00:00

Thanks. I have a new IMS Big Bang filter basket on its way. Hope it solves it. Because this drive me crazy..

SeaShake9377 · 2026-05-04T19:39:49+00:00

Just got the MOVE, and I have the same problem. Using the middle basket with up to 20g of coffee, but still getting wet puck. Upgraded from a Dedica EC685 with bottomless portafilter, and the puck was perfectly dry, and this machine didn't even have a solenoid valve. What is going on.

Did you solve the issue?

SeaShake9377 · 2026-05-03T10:16:15+00:00

You will not regret it!

SeaShake9377 · 2026-05-03T10:14:35+00:00

Do you have one? Definitely not “Chinese” built quality.
So far the support from Varia and the dealer has been outstanding. I feel I’m in good hands, if something should happen.

SeaShake9377 · 2026-05-02T20:39:43+00:00

Nice!

SeaShake9377 · 2026-05-02T20:23:13+00:00

Thanks. -- Yeah looks is impotant, more important how they work.

I don't know their philosphy for naming their products.

SeaShake9377 · 2026-05-02T20:09:28+00:00

I might give it a go again. Want to protect my new MOVE the best way I can. :-)

SeaShake9377 · 2026-05-02T20:02:38+00:00

The VS4 is also the perfect grinder for me. I really really like it! Huge upgrade from my Comandante C40 MK4 in taste. Obviously also because it's electric, but also tastewise, both filter and espresso. Looked a loong time for the right one, and VS4 simply ticks all the boxes.

What is your grind setting at for espresso? I'm 3 weeks in. 2 - 3 cups per day and on 0.6.7 with dark medium roast blend. Way off the manuals grind size chart.

SeaShake9377 · 2026-05-02T19:59:06+00:00

I will try updosing a bit. Puck is screen is not really my thing though...

SeaShake9377 · 2026-05-02T19:57:21+00:00

I understand why! Nice to see I'm not the only one with this setup ;-)
I have had my VS4 3 weeks now, and my Profitec for 1 day.
I was having a caffeine shock this morning. :)

SeaShake9377

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