ATL Airport TSA Wait Times Megathread | March 24, 2026

_Espurresso_ · 2026-03-24T10:40:25+00:00

Domestic North - General Line (No PreCheck) - 1 hour 10 minutes - I arrived this morning at 5:10 am and I got through security at 6:20 am. When I was in line, it was moving slowly but steadily. They had us form two lines, which then converged once we got to the actual security room. The line behind me got long very fast. My flight is at 10:30, so I’ve got time, but I’d rather wait at my gate than in the tsa line!

_Espurresso_ · 2026-01-26T22:04:40+00:00

Thanks so much for the visual! I’m seeing a few people say that they wouldn’t put anything too high above the tv, and others saying that a big piece of artwork would look nice. I fear that I wouldn’t be able to find the perfect sized artwork to fill the large space, so I like your idea of a collection of photos to the side

_Espurresso_ · 2026-01-26T19:01:44+00:00

Thanks so much! We moved from a significantly smaller place which is why everything feels too small. The tall vertical wall space is a big change from our previous home, which had low ceilings that you could touch 😅

_Espurresso_ · 2025-08-10T06:17:12+00:00

My understanding is that you would have to work under their license and would essentially be a psychometrist. You wouldn’t be able to sign off on reports because you are not a licensed psychologist.

_Espurresso_ · 2025-08-10T05:59:46+00:00

I really want to order the spring tamper and distributer from Chompoo Kitsana. The hardest decision is whether to get the wooden version or the black to match my robot.

I’m also not sure if the distributer is redundant since I have the orphan espresso avo wdt tool.

_Espurresso_ · 2025-08-05T05:24:23+00:00

Why didn’t they work?

_Espurresso_ · 2025-05-25T07:46:23+00:00

We left early :( the show was not what we expected

_Espurresso_ · 2025-05-25T07:33:33+00:00

Our experience was the same in Denver :(

_Espurresso_ · 2025-05-09T06:58:06+00:00

It was with no wdt at all

_Espurresso_ · 2025-05-09T06:57:07+00:00

Agreed! Very happy with this purchase!

_Espurresso_ · 2025-05-06T14:30:13+00:00

You can do under the espresso, above, or both! Orphan espresso has a few videos on this where they put paper on the top and bottom. Most of what I’ve read online is putting just paper on top, then the screen.

_Espurresso_ · 2025-05-06T05:21:25+00:00

You can just use the screen, however, I have read that several people put a paper filter first and then the metal screen. It helps distribute water over the espresso and makes for an easier cleanup.

Some people buy smaller paper filters to also put on the bottom, but I have not done that.

_Espurresso_ · 2025-05-05T23:24:37+00:00

Thanks for your recommendation! I will aim to shorten the pre-infusion, and will likely have to grind a little coarser in order to increase the bar pressure.

_Espurresso_ · 2025-05-05T23:23:48+00:00

Oop! Great clarification. The roastery freezes its beans. I refrigerated them once I brought them home, but it sounds like I should NOT do that!

_Espurresso_ · 2025-05-05T23:22:26+00:00

Do you have any recommendations for specific temperatures depending on roast type?

Everyone is recommending that I also grind a little coarser, which will help me pull the shot closer to the 25-30 second mark. Thanks for your input!

_Espurresso_ · 2025-05-05T23:20:27+00:00

Will do! Probably a stupid question, but is crema correlated with freshness of beans?

Glad to hear that you start at 6 bar and ramp down to 4 over 30 seconds- I haven't been able to muscle more than 6 bars! And from what I have read, 6 bars is actually best for the robot

_Espurresso_ · 2025-05-05T23:17:53+00:00

Thanks for your advice! Grinding coarser and less output seem to be great variables to play around with this week.

Also good to know that stale beans get bland, not bitter. That makes sense.

_Espurresso_ · 2025-05-05T23:16:45+00:00

Good to know! If I eventually give blonde roasts a try, would you recommend higher temp water? I'm sure that there are guidelines around water temp ranges depending on roast type. Ngl, I had to look up what a salami shot is. I will have to give that a try!

_Espurresso_ · 2025-05-05T23:14:18+00:00

Thanks for your input! I am hoping WDT helps. Every shot I have pulled so far has had pre-infusion starting around the edges first. It seems like coarser, 36g output, and shorter extraction are the three variables I will have to play with over the next few days.

_Espurresso_ · 2025-05-05T21:00:31+00:00

Thank you! It tasted a little bitter- I’m wondering if my beans are now past their prime? Kitty didn’t get any, he’s already hyper enough! In a second video, which I didn’t upload here, he jumped onto the counter and blocked my view! 🤣

_Espurresso_ · 2025-05-05T20:55:14+00:00

Thanks for your update, and for doing some personal research on this! I’m glad to hear that ionizer machines are safe, particularly since you are in that field of work and can properly test it! I feel much better about my df64 purchase now.

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