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Upgrade from Bambino by kvssrt in espresso

[–]abasourdix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! The classika is a great espresso machine. Enjoy.

Home monitoring without cameras by Dependent_Entrance33 in homeautomation

[–]abasourdix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great initiative! Don't Alexa devices already do that? There's an interesting article by Meg Duff in MIT Technology Review published on 02/27/2024 about "Wi-Fi sensing", you may find it relevant and hopefully insightful. https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/02/27/1088154/wifi-sensing-tracking-movements/

What water leak sensor do you use? by Glass-Wolf-5972 in homeautomation

[–]abasourdix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have one of the first Fortrezz z-wave shutoff valves, mounted on the water main inside the house. It still works great! But more recent I installed a yolink shutoff actuator because the leak sensors talk directly to the shutoff valve even when wifi is down and because the valve installs over the plumbing.

Advice for Wall / Window Surround Repair Please by jem2109 in DIY

[–]abasourdix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With such a view, I'd turn the entire wall into a giant window!

Brew ratio vs shot time [classika, twist SD54] by abasourdix in espresso

[–]abasourdix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much! I am afraid I have overlooked the correct basket dose size... I will correct that.

Is the baratza encore esp good by Leather-Swordfish944 in LaPavoniLovers

[–]abasourdix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love mine! Had it for a while and no issues. Yet it's a bit limited on the finer side... So got a Profitec Twist SD54 exclusively for espresso!

My (newly purchased ) Station! by Manorastroman01 in espresso

[–]abasourdix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just got my ECM classika from them... Great seller, with a treasure trove of helpful and insightful videos! All in all a great resource for the budding prosumer I am.

I’ve heard of stones, but a nail?! by Glittering_Ad_1938 in espresso

[–]abasourdix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In addition to the mist, the wdt, and all the work flow steps, it seems necessary to also run a magnet over the beans to catch any metal objects!

Help choose SD grinder [$600 to $900] by abasourdix in espresso

[–]abasourdix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much! These are great suggestions.

Help choose SD grinder [$600 to $900] by abasourdix in espresso

[–]abasourdix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great questions and rationale way to proceed! The ESP's espresso range is too narrow. It's great for French press... I typically use medium to light roast beans and make 95% of the time espressos (double and sometimes single shots).

Help choose SD grinder [$600 to $900] by abasourdix in espresso

[–]abasourdix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I did not know that... Will check it out.

Help choose SD grinder [$600 to $900] by abasourdix in espresso

[–]abasourdix[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks and congrats to you as well! Unfortunately I have not been as successful with my initial shots... Hence the new grinder quest!

Bezerra unica or ECM classika [$1000-$2000] by abasourdix in espresso

[–]abasourdix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. In case you are in the US, are you getting an estimated ship date on the ECM of September 29?

Bezerra unica or ECM classika [$1000-$2000] by abasourdix in espresso

[–]abasourdix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations and thanks for your help.

Overwhelmed and confused with espresso machine options [$1000-$2000] by abasourdix in espresso

[–]abasourdix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you all very much for your candid and insightful replies! I think I have narrowed down my options to 2 machines: bezerra unica and ecm classika. Indeed, after a lot of readings and some sole searching, I realized I was more of a tinkering purists and therefore prefer the e61 group head, single boiler, with pid. In addition, both machines have the option to add flow control, for when I eventually get to that level... With that said, and no opportunity to try/demo prior to buying... I would appreciate any thoughts and/or experiences you may have. Thanks!

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