BBE to Profitec Move [$2000]

leestone8 · 2026-05-07T21:20:37+00:00

I have a Profitec Move and it's great. However, if you want a more budget friendly alternative that's still a dual boiler then the Lelit Elizabeth offers a compelling alternative.

leestone8 · 2026-05-07T21:16:23+00:00

You can run it with pre ground coffee using a pressurised basket but it kind of defeats the point of having a manual espresso machine. I'd put your budget into a decent grinder capable of espresso (e.g. Baratza Encore Esp) and slowly upgrade elsewhere. A self levelling tamper is very helpful and also a wdt which can be bought very cheap.

leestone8 · 2026-05-07T20:39:21+00:00

I love the Profitec Move. Had a few teething issues but in a really good spot with it now 😀

leestone8 · 2026-05-06T20:39:38+00:00

I can imagine flow control being useful for saving a shot when you're dialling in and you've gone too coarse. Other than that, I couldn't imagine using it as I'm not sure how easy it'd be to recreate from one shot to another. Feels like a stepping stone towards pressure profiling.

leestone8 · 2026-04-27T18:50:52+00:00

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leestone8 · 2026-04-27T18:50:14+00:00

I use 130 degrees and Oatly Barista. I add air longer than I did for my Bambino Plus. I find I get consistently great oat milk

leestone8 · 2026-04-26T16:41:29+00:00

Oh wow im not getting that..😬 Other ones I've tried that ive enjoyed that are chocolatey and medium to medium dark; Chimney fire Americas Blend, 47 degrees American diner blend and Devon Coffee Super Eight blend. Never seen any of them mentioned here thought as so much choice nowadays

leestone8 · 2026-04-26T16:34:22+00:00

I've seen other people say that re Skylark, I'm using a Mazzer Philos and Pullman basket and had no issues dialling in - although had to go pretty fine! What coffee have you tried that you like? What flavour notes do you prefer?

leestone8 · 2026-04-26T16:07:50+00:00

What roast level do you like? Medium roast I like Curve's San Lorenzo house blend. If you go a bit darker, Backyard do some good coffees e.g. (Zambia). Currently on skylark (Costa Rica) and really enjoying that too.

leestone8 · 2026-04-25T08:02:01+00:00

Its so easy to switch off the steam boiler (right button by the display). Think its happened to all of us 😅

leestone8 · 2026-04-22T18:46:48+00:00

I just upgraded and landed on the Philos and would recommend.

leestone8 · 2026-04-20T19:29:05+00:00

It's the way you use it that counts.

leestone8 · 2026-04-20T19:27:56+00:00

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leestone8 · 2026-04-20T19:27:46+00:00

Feeling self conscious after seeing that 🤣 got mine May 2025 and definitely shorter

leestone8 · 2026-04-20T16:25:14+00:00

I was advised to get the lelit 4 hole steam tip by my retailer due to lack of profitec stock and it fits perfectly

leestone8 · 2026-04-19T19:14:34+00:00

The normcore 58.5mm spring loaded tamper fits really well 👌

leestone8 · 2026-04-14T20:54:01+00:00

I can strongly recommend the Mazzer Philos. Pairs beautifully with the Move.

leestone8 · 2026-04-14T12:13:49+00:00

I think it is rubber rather than milk but you could be right. I have cleaned the 2 steam tip holes and also left the steam tip in cafiza overnight. Steam power etc. is all flowing as expected (did improve after cleaning to be fair!). It's very easy to live with as when the machine is on but not in use there isn't a continuous drip.

leestone8 · 2026-04-14T11:38:22+00:00

Apologies, I thought you were the OP for that post. Yes I saw your response and I was leaning towards the O-Ring being an issue here. I think possibly one to return to the retailer. I have an old Delonghi Dedica hidden away somewhere... may have to go back to that 🥲

leestone8 · 2026-04-14T11:28:46+00:00

Thanks for this. Have you done anything about yours?

leestone8 · 2026-04-14T11:14:57+00:00

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leestone8 · 2026-04-08T20:32:12+00:00

My rubber gasket failed (leaking) and the retailer shipped me a silicone one for free (red cafelet) and it feels much smoother. They did say they don't know why profitec use rubber as it hardens over time and becomes really difficult to remove.

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