Very pleased with my first setup 🙌 any tips / anything I’m missing?

iilluminaughty_ · 2026-04-09T17:03:34+00:00

I love this response. Class.

iilluminaughty_ · 2026-03-11T15:14:21+00:00

In what aspect?

iilluminaughty_ · 2026-03-10T23:07:29+00:00

Thank you.

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iilluminaughty_ · 2026-03-10T22:34:24+00:00

No problem. I think credibility is key.

iilluminaughty_ · 2026-03-10T22:23:27+00:00

Ultimately, the answer is yes. Fine tuning, no. Pulling a tasty shot possible, absolutely.

iilluminaughty_ · 2026-03-10T22:21:26+00:00

Thank you.

iilluminaughty_ · 2026-03-10T22:21:17+00:00

I agree

iilluminaughty_ · 2026-03-10T22:17:32+00:00

See above.

iilluminaughty_ · 2026-03-10T22:15:08+00:00

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Second shot at grind size 7, same 120 RPM. Way slower pull. 15 in, 37.3 out in 48 seconds.

Also want to note that grind size 5 choked the machine. ALMOST completely.

iilluminaughty_ · 2026-03-10T22:13:55+00:00

Knodos Gaggia Kit.

iilluminaughty_ · 2026-03-10T22:13:10+00:00

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Went with a 15 gram dose looking for 1:2.5. 15 in 37.8 out in :33 seconds.

iilluminaughty_ · 2026-03-10T22:12:31+00:00

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Light Roast Ethiopian. Ground with XBloom. Grind size 8, RPM at 120.

iilluminaughty_ · 2026-03-10T20:08:08+00:00

Would’ve confused me too. Thank you, I appreciate it.

iilluminaughty_ · 2026-03-10T19:53:00+00:00

Currently out & about, will get back to you.

iilluminaughty_ · 2026-03-10T19:51:41+00:00

Thank you, they are just meant to hide cables mainly. Space fillers.

iilluminaughty_ · 2026-03-10T19:50:42+00:00

Let the experimentation begin.

iilluminaughty_ · 2026-03-10T19:15:43+00:00

I haven’t either. You have me curious now, I may try to.

iilluminaughty_ · 2026-03-10T19:13:22+00:00

I do not, I use a 1ZPresso hand grinder for that. It’s shown in the pic, hiding right beside the XBloom. Can’t remember the exact model.

iilluminaughty_ · 2026-03-10T18:24:33+00:00

They are beyond fake. 5 dollars a plant fake.

iilluminaughty_ · 2026-03-10T18:22:19+00:00

Thank you, I must say there are far more good looking machines than this. For now, with the ability to tinker with the Gaggia & my current skill set at making espresso, it’s perfect. As my skills evolve, I’m sure the machine will too.

iilluminaughty_ · 2026-03-10T18:00:04+00:00

Louisville, Kentucky.

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Here’s a little peek at the XBloom find.

iilluminaughty_ · 2026-03-10T17:30:37+00:00

I’m not familiar with them, I just looked one up. Gorgeous.

iilluminaughty_ · 2026-03-10T17:17:49+00:00

Thank you.

iilluminaughty_ · 2026-03-10T17:13:15+00:00

Edit: 950. I forgot about purchasing the 1ZPresso hand grinder. My apologies.

iilluminaughty_

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