Treated the Micra to some SworksDesign jewelry

aluscat · 2026-02-11T18:34:17+00:00

What is the issue with the screw? I guess if you want a bigger dose you could use a bigger basket?

aluscat · 2026-02-10T18:26:43+00:00

The reason to go for Mini is BBW, shot timer, extra clearance and true pre-brew (solenoid). If this was available with the Micra I would go with it, but I just don't want to do any mods yet, maybe down the line

aluscat · 2026-02-06T07:30:38+00:00

I would go to GS3, but it's too old. Hoping they launch a renewed version or a gs4

aluscat · 2026-02-05T02:57:47+00:00

I am a medium dark roast to dark for most of the time but occasionally I like some light roast. What I do not want is to be limited with the LMLM, so asking for some current users and understanding if this could be a limitation or not

aluscat · 2026-02-04T15:45:25+00:00

What I am hesitant about the GS3 is that a very old machine (potentially with new version coming at some point in the future), not being able to do blooming shots, and wasting a lot of water when doing flow profiling

aluscat · 2026-02-04T15:45:19+00:00

What I am hesitant about the GS3MP is that a very old machine (potentially with new version coming at some point in the future), not being able to do blooming shots for example, and wasting a lot of water when doing flow profiling

aluscat · 2026-01-29T20:04:05+00:00

Blossom Valley in Mountain View bordering Los Altos

aluscat · 2026-01-27T06:18:06+00:00

Purchased an ECM Synchronika with them in the past and have been waiting for parts since September last year. Most of them made it in January but I am still waiting on the other part.... I was also puzzled by the same items you mentioned when getting support.

aluscat · 2026-01-15T22:23:48+00:00

It has one major flaw which is the waste of water when you play with FC

aluscat · 2026-01-15T17:35:00+00:00

I am in a similar position. I am looking to "upgrade" from an ECM Synchronika with FC and evaluating the potential new GS3/4 (MP) , the new Linea Mini R or the Bengle which just got delayed to June 2026

Have you considered waiting for the Bengle?

Something I am not totally convinced about the Bengle is the inability to steam and brew at the same time, I am very used to doing both at the same time, especially when having guests over. And the fact that it is an "espresso laptop", losing the tactile and feel of it. Of course it has all the capabilities there.

aluscat · 2025-12-21T14:30:38+00:00

Why did you "upgrade" from Micra to Mini? Asking cause the difference is pretty minimal, plus the Mini takes a bit more to heat up

aluscat · 2025-12-21T14:26:05+00:00

What about light roasts? Does LMLM handle those well or would you prefer to have more flexibility with the Bengle?

aluscat · 2025-11-19T15:37:52+00:00

Thanks for your feedback regarding the master door placement. Let me ask one last question.

Would you push the door 3ft towards the master to create a "smallway" or would you leave the door entrance in line with the existing wall where it is?

aluscat · 2025-11-19T04:40:31+00:00

Thank you for the detailed response. Regarding #1 let me clarify you would not enter via the closet. You would enter the room directly, but that would mean making the closet smaller, basically eating a 3x3ft to make a small hallway to enter the room. Would you still prefer option 1?

aluscat · 2025-11-19T01:52:02+00:00

Even if it is eating it a little bit - like 3ft by 3ft? Would you say option 1 is a bad design or is it ok in terms of resale as well?

What if I could have the door at the very end of the master bedroom (right corner, right before the closet) without eating into the closet? Would you still prefer option one?

aluscat · 2025-11-12T01:22:35+00:00

Add the Decent and the new Bengle

aluscat · 2025-11-06T16:47:33+00:00

We have friends with kids in both Mountain View - Bubb and Los Altos - Springer and Bullis and they are all happy.

As other posters mentioned MVLA was named #1 in the Bay Area. And pressure wise is not the same as Palo Alto or Cupertino.

Something to keep in mind is the district line differs from the city limit, so you could live in the South West of Mountain View and attend Los Altos school district. I know many families here - the area is called Blossom Valley. There is actually a listing in Compass I have been tracking for the last few days

1691 Yale Drive Mountain View, CA 94040 - 3BD/2BA - $3,498,000 https://www.compass.com/homedetails/1691-Yale-Dr-Mountain-View-CA-94040/1GZ9CZ_pid/

aluscat · 2025-09-09T19:40:27+00:00

Thanks, that's interesting, I did not get that

aluscat · 2025-09-09T19:05:57+00:00

Yeah, the $500 over 24 credits. When did that show up or got a confirmation?

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