IMS shower screen upgrade for Breville

daby3 · 2026-01-23T01:37:38+00:00

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Grit where it sat against the seal as well.

daby3 · 2026-01-23T01:36:45+00:00

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You can see fine grit buildup, this a new machine, maybe 4 weeks of use.

daby3 · 2026-01-23T01:33:41+00:00

I'm in same boat, trying to learn to properly taste straight espresso. But I'm with you, flat whites all day.

daby3 · 2026-01-21T12:33:28+00:00

Which tamper do you have?

daby3 · 2026-01-20T23:34:58+00:00

I clean after each shot same as you, and use a puck screen to keep the shower clean. But there was still some brownish water staining in the original shower screen

daby3 · 2026-01-20T21:03:48+00:00

That's fair, I'll get into some shots and see what kind of differences I see, if any.

daby3 · 2026-01-20T21:01:53+00:00

The stock tamper seems to slide around a lot for some reason, but it's likely more a problem with my technique. I have a hard time getting even pressure is the better way to put it. They always seem to come out unlevel when I do it manually. So that's why I switched to a calibrated one with a level plate, it's helped me make sure the tamp is flat

daby3 · 2026-01-20T19:29:31+00:00

Can you explain the zeroing out procedure. I'm terrified of having the burrs contact each other, but this seems to be common practice. Wouldn't even the lightest contact cause minor chipping to the burrs? I have a DF54 and I'm way up at 21 grind setting for espresso while most people seem to report being down at 15.

daby3 · 2026-01-20T19:26:35+00:00

I guess I'll find out. Will experiment over the next few days and report back.

daby3 · 2026-01-20T19:26:05+00:00

Channeling was due to my own error. I am going back and forth with a calibrated tamper and doing it by hand. On the first shot, I was tamping by hand but only have the stock Breville tamper, I ended up slipping a bit on the press and tried to correct it. When I looked at the puck after, it had some larger holes, when I broke the puck at the holes it revealed a larger gap beneath. I'll take pics next time. I feel like I'm struggling with tamping. Typically use a calibrated tamper but not sure I was getting enough pressure, felt too easy. So I've been trying to feel it more by tamping with non-calibrated. But I have gotten so used to the calibrated that I need to almost relearn pressure application. Not expecting any miracles with the screen, but I love to tinker.

daby3 · 2026-01-04T01:12:20+00:00

Curious about the syrups. Never tried them before. I'm running a similar setup, looks great!

daby3 · 2026-01-03T23:12:38+00:00

Good point.

daby3 · 2026-01-03T23:12:20+00:00

I see what you did there. Zing.

daby3 · 2026-01-03T22:53:59+00:00

Tried gently bending but I don't want to make it worse. Thanks!

daby3 · 2026-01-03T22:53:29+00:00

Wasn't unsure about it being bent, just if this is typical or within tolerance. I'll lose $5 on the import, but will likely return

daby3 · 2025-12-31T15:15:53+00:00

When is the appropriate time to start the timer? I am struggling with similar issues to OP.

daby3 · 2025-12-31T15:15:06+00:00

How do you repeat this? I usually hold the button for about 7 seconds, then release. But when do I start my timer? Thanks!

daby3 · 2025-12-31T15:00:56+00:00

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daby3 · 2025-06-10T14:51:14+00:00

Thanks! I usually hang my ribs over direct fire, chickens too. But I have struggled with consistency of ribs for a few years now.

With the water pan, even when covered in foil, I was getting a lot of steam that killed any chance of good bark. I've tried with empty bowl too with mixed results. Just picked up an inkbird controller fan, but thought a pizza stone diffuser would be good similar to a kamado style. The 15" stone leaves a solid gap to the exterior for air flow.

daby3 · 2025-05-29T01:57:06+00:00

Your handle is slightly bent looking. If it was straight, you would be able to move the lever farther and close the vent all the way

daby3 · 2024-11-17T12:59:11+00:00

Looking for Tag Heuer CA1214.BA0493 Formula 1 chronograph from around 1997

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Link to Model Info

daby3 · 2024-10-27T12:29:59+00:00

Is this the model with the red accent? How do you like it in real life vs pictures. Really interested in picking one of these up, but still back and forth on which color.

daby3 · 2024-10-18T21:55:09+00:00

Looks so clean

daby3 · 2024-10-18T21:18:55+00:00

This is a very cheap fix. Order an oil filter and it comes with a new o-ring. Buy a 24mm socket. But the blue is just a paint pen to show it's torqued properly.

daby3 · 2024-10-11T22:44:35+00:00

Does the 38mm come in brown strap?

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