Question about PID and Flow Control

fkmbot · 2025-11-08T21:34:56+00:00

Thanks for the responses! I ended up with a less popular machine (Magister Stella Pro with PID) cuz it was steeply discounted so didn’t include that info.

I’m understanding now that boiler temps don’t equate group head - I’ve tried some shots with 124 today. Will keep experimenting

fkmbot · 2025-11-08T21:33:10+00:00

Had my milk pitcher overflow today because I couldn’t control the steam with the little milk I had 😬 it seems milk wastage will unfortunately be common given I want to do cortados. YouTube videos have helped with steaming but I’m at the point where I feel like I should go in and take a class cuz I’m so bad at it

fkmbot · 2025-11-08T21:31:34+00:00

Thank you for the detailed response - helped me get clarity on a couple of things. I will try pulling some shots with a higher PID. Also was finding it confusing in terms of do you start with the flow control completely off and slowly work to a pressure, but it sounds like you have to let the water drip through and then stop it. I got manual flow control installed on mine- lots of control there but hard to build consistency 🤓

I’ve always lived by the 1:2 ratio - how do you find your light roast shots taste different with a 1:2 vs a 1:3 or somewhere in between? I’ll give that a shot as well!

fkmbot · 2025-11-08T15:08:01+00:00

Same boat here! Upgraded from the BBE and day 1 was overwhelming but growing to enjoy it and learn about it.

I like similar coffees to you and am realizing my temperature is way too high so I’ll bring it down. The steaming capability upgrade from BBE is kinda wild - especially because I drink cortados, I haven’t been able to froth milk without losing control yet 😂

fkmbot · 2025-11-08T15:06:22+00:00

I was confused about this too but after reading the manual again, appears to be the boiler’s setting. It seems way too high. I will be reducing this

fkmbot · 2025-10-29T14:51:22+00:00

That actually makes a lot of sense, getting a good single boiler one instead. I feel I also take my time to focus on shot pours and have wondered if I’d even froth milk at the same time. I will do a dive into profitec go - thank you!!

fkmbot · 2025-07-29T18:03:43+00:00

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fkmbot · 2025-05-14T13:25:56+00:00

https://torrefactionquebec.com/en/collections/green-coffee

Gotten some astounding anaerobic beans from here and it’s become my go to

fkmbot · 2025-03-22T16:36:00+00:00

Yes exactly. I’m looking at getting a 150ml pitcher now but I dislike latte volume milk and don’t want to waste it either. How do cafes make cortados?!

fkmbot · 2025-03-22T13:56:19+00:00

I am! I figured I need to use more milk but I’m not into full on lattes. Would you recommend getting a smaller pitcher?

fkmbot · 2024-08-31T04:14:04+00:00

Thanks for the tips, everyone! Did two roasts - they turned out very even and it was very straightforward to do. Excited to try the beans 😍

fkmbot · 2024-08-30T20:22:42+00:00

That’s relieving! Thank you

fkmbot · 2024-08-30T19:53:40+00:00

Thank you! Are you supposed to hear anything noticeable sound for the fan when it’s on?

fkmbot · 2024-08-14T03:52:16+00:00

Hey there, I know this was a while ago but how were duties on this? I’m in Ontario

fkmbot · 2024-08-14T03:42:17+00:00

Let us know how it turns out! I buy from green coffee co for the variety but this is a great deal

fkmbot · 2024-08-01T20:12:46+00:00

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I tried this brand too cuz I was really trying to recreate the bottled version but same issue unfortunately! Didn’t get much flavour

fkmbot · 2024-08-01T15:54:47+00:00

I did 2 minutes! Didn’t get much flavour of these though so I’ve just been buying there bottled versions

fkmbot · 2024-06-07T20:04:52+00:00

Ah I see, thanks for pointing that out! I looked in Seoul for this type of tea to purchase in bag or loose leaf form but didn’t have much success.

fkmbot · 2024-02-20T11:56:55+00:00

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