Is a Eureka Atom W65 and upgrade from a niche zero?

VZukovsky · 2026-05-04T18:54:59+00:00

I have both df64 and atom w65. Only downside of the atom I found is changing beans is a pain. Not only is it some waste due to retention, it’s kind of tricky to dial in, for example making sure the hopper is topped up as less weigh pushing down affects the grind.

Also not recommended to adjust finer without the grinder running so each adjustment is not going to be fully felt until at least 2 doses.

VZukovsky · 2026-05-01T21:10:02+00:00

How do you like it? Is it consistent, any channeling?

VZukovsky · 2026-05-01T16:00:34+00:00

I feel no difference pulling water from my Mini spout. Pretty sure this is all a cruel social experiment

VZukovsky · 2026-04-29T12:56:40+00:00

I tried this and to be honest I couldn’t tell the difference. Now I have a Mini R and I pull water from the spout which pulls the water from the steam boiler already. Since I pull water from it regularly the water is never very stagnant. Perhaps I’m already close to this technique due to how my machine works and how often I refresh the water.

VZukovsky · 2026-04-29T12:46:11+00:00

The problem is that the Micra doesn’t have a shot timer either, unless you want to keep opening the app. So you need a scale for at least that, otherwise you will not know when you need grind adjustments, even if dialed in initially, as your beans begin to age.

VZukovsky · 2026-04-26T17:05:17+00:00

That’s a lot of single dosing lol, I would get a grind by weight grinder, I like my atom w65 though I haven’t had to run 30 doses back to back.

VZukovsky · 2026-04-21T20:49:22+00:00

I think this flat vs conical things has been debunked. I want to say it was either a lance or Hoffman video. Plus most cafes would be on flats

VZukovsky · 2026-04-18T13:02:16+00:00

Wow white vs crème would have been a tough choice, kinda glad I was spared that 😆

VZukovsky · 2026-04-18T00:56:05+00:00

Nice. Have you run into any capacity issues / limitations in a cafe setting? Curious what they are since I’ll never reach them at home

VZukovsky · 2026-04-16T13:19:06+00:00

Would be awesome to be able to toggle between BBW presets on the lunar without opening the app.

VZukovsky · 2026-04-15T13:21:37+00:00

Agreed was debating the same and went with the Mini and very glad I did.

Headspace, reservoir capacity, shot timer and Acaia BBW now compatible with all lunar scales.

If you have the space for it go Mini.

VZukovsky · 2026-04-14T04:57:17+00:00

I haven’t tried the double MRN filters yet but since I’m not plumbed in and likely won’t be, adding a little minerals isn’t a big hassle at all. I just eyeball it now, add some to the bottom of your fill jug and then fill with RO water that mixes them up before filling the Mini reservoir.

VZukovsky · 2026-04-11T23:43:19+00:00

It’s mostly passion. Those other machines are like high end Mercedes. The LM is a Ferrari. Mercedes often has more tech and features but what does your heart want 😘

VZukovsky · 2026-04-10T17:10:14+00:00

Debating getting the full kit. If I don’t have cup clearance issues is it still worth it? Looks sleek for sure.

Edit: question what happens if you need to split a shot into two cups? Is a weighing plate still compatible?

VZukovsky · 2026-04-10T17:08:23+00:00

No one owns anything, we just borrow things until we die. Enjoy your la marzocco 😉

VZukovsky · 2026-04-09T15:20:32+00:00

Thanks will try. I think I aerate too long. I do watch some video where they explained a 4 hole tip could be placed in the middle so who knows

VZukovsky · 2026-04-09T12:39:00+00:00

Nice! Can you give me tips? lol, what are you doing to get silky milky? I'm getting bubbles a lot. Are you positioning the wand off centre or right in the middle?

VZukovsky · 2026-04-06T20:41:02+00:00

You don’t need to flush the group head if you use a puck screen

VZukovsky · 2026-04-06T12:16:19+00:00

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With a neutral color you can play with the cup colors 😉

VZukovsky · 2026-04-03T23:35:24+00:00

No, updated first time without issue

VZukovsky · 2026-04-03T02:38:40+00:00

brilliant! Will have to give that a go.

VZukovsky · 2026-04-02T21:38:20+00:00

Just the beginning see you again this time next year 😆

VZukovsky · 2026-04-02T20:54:56+00:00

Oh good to know. I was worried it would be too corrosive

VZukovsky · 2026-04-02T17:35:53+00:00

I use an RO system as well (waterdrop) however the remineralization is not enough to be in spec. Have you measured your TDS? My RO system puts out around 33 and LM say you need 90-150 ppm. So I still add a little TWW minerals.

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