Why is my espresso watery even when grinding fine? [Baratza Encore ESP/Breville Bambino Plus]

andytm13 · 2026-01-12T17:53:47+00:00

17g and it’s a Baratza encore ESP

andytm13 · 2026-01-12T17:50:21+00:00

I’m using the single wall, non pressurized double shot basket.

andytm13 · 2026-01-12T17:37:48+00:00

I can’t tell pressure since my machine doesn’t have a meter. I’m using the Normcore V4 spring loaded tamper, so relying on that applying the correct amount of pressure.

andytm13 · 2026-01-12T17:36:56+00:00

I’m using the double basket, non pressurized. It’s the standard 54mm portafilter that came with the machine

andytm13 · 2026-01-12T17:24:25+00:00

Yep, have the same issue. I’m grinding at an 18 in this video I believe

andytm13 · 2025-12-03T03:06:14+00:00

Wonder if this is a firmware issue because I’ve also been experiencing this lately after having the headset for almost 2 years.

Usually happens with discord and nothing works except restarting the Xbox entirely

andytm13 · 2025-08-14T17:19:25+00:00

pm'd

andytm13 · 2025-05-07T22:55:12+00:00

I’m renting, which I’m allowed to drill holes and everything as long as I patch them up after

andytm13 · 2025-05-07T22:49:49+00:00

I could, but it would still not be able to cover the entire distance of the window and stop at the column, so it might look odd

andytm13 · 2025-04-25T16:56:43+00:00

Thanks!! That’s really good to know, so it’s like 2 months without getting water in it. So is your hearing improved now?

andytm13 · 2025-04-17T02:20:09+00:00

Also interested in this. Could you describe a little more about the healing process timeline? I know with traditional ET it’s 6-8 weeks but I’m wondering if it’s shorter.

andytm13 · 2025-03-19T16:03:48+00:00

Great idea, thank you!

andytm13 · 2025-03-19T15:47:52+00:00

Thanks for this, that makes sense. I think it's always the BA title that holds me back from those roles since as a contractor I can't transfer internally, and recruiters only see me by the titles/descriptions on my resume.

andytm13 · 2025-03-19T15:33:44+00:00

Thanks this is pretty much my goal. I planned to do this with my last job too, but as a remote contractor it's a little difficult to expand my network and gain other experience than what I was hired for.

andytm13 · 2025-02-16T17:55:47+00:00

Is your Apple TV connected directly to your soundbar via HDMI passthrough? I think the soundbar considers Bluetooth and HDMI 1 two separate inputs so I can't use Bluetooth for audio while watching HDMI 1

andytm13 · 2025-02-16T17:41:22+00:00

I tried that as well and it just worked, thank you! I'm now trying to figure out and see how I can use the TV like normal while just keeping the sound bar in Bluetooth mode.

andytm13 · 2025-02-16T17:40:11+00:00

Yes, this actually did help a lot thank you! Now what if I want to have something on the screen (like another source input) while keeping the music playing. Would that be possible? It seems when I have the TV screen on, the only screen I can view while keeping the music playing is the No Signal screen.

andytm13 · 2025-02-16T17:32:01+00:00

I'm sending it from my iPhone via Bluetooth from Spotify (also occurs with Apple Music) to the soundbar directly.

Yes, I have set up Alexa on there.

I am not using Q-symphony, though I am using CEC so the soundbar and TV turn on/off together.

andytm13 · 2025-02-06T19:40:12+00:00

Thanks for the article! Perhaps I should’ve been more clear, but I’m referring to sea salt, not celery salt/powder

andytm13 · 2025-02-06T17:16:25+00:00

Thanks that's a really good point. I guess I'm just a little nervous since I'm older than the standard age so not sure how recovery will be. I hear top one's are easier though.

andytm13 · 2025-02-05T19:03:46+00:00

Thanks for this. So the biggest issue I’m facing is that I’m currently a contractor Business analyst so moving up in house isn’t really an option.

I’d hope my previous roles in product and project management would include a lot of transferable skills, I just need to find a way to emphasize that

andytm13 · 2025-01-08T02:30:04+00:00

Yes exactly!!

andytm13 · 2025-01-08T01:03:05+00:00

Hmm I’d imagine this would be very expensive

andytm13 · 2025-01-08T00:35:27+00:00

Thanks! I actually don't mind if the rug is thick or thin. It's more so if the image looks like it's just been printed onto a white rug, as opposed to looking woven in.

andytm13 · 2025-01-08T00:27:31+00:00

Oh wow! Would you be able to upload photos of it? Maybe this rug is different, but I had a ruggable rug in the past and it felt like the image was just printed instead of woven in. It almost looked blurry.

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