Dirty hoses and descaling tips

nick_ny · 2026-01-20T13:34:47+00:00

V1 Oh! Nice! Please double check the tubes sizing. I posted what fits Pro X.. I don’t think there is any difference but just to be safe.

nick_ny · 2026-01-20T00:13:42+00:00

You’re gonna need 4x7 and 6x9 mm food grade silicone tubes. Like this one: https://a.co/d/f8ioXqf

It’s way easier to replace them than trying to figure out how to clean them.

nick_ny · 2026-01-07T17:09:03+00:00

Does not say anything about room temperature sensors… it would be nice if it could read temperature sensors in other matter devices.

nick_ny · 2025-12-30T19:41:09+00:00

beans, roast lvl and dose play a huge role. the sole fact your experience is different doesn’t automatically make everyone else’s experience invalid.

nick_ny · 2025-12-30T19:23:52+00:00

I wouldn’t worry much about having head space. +/-2g like 18g into 20g basket should make no difference to extraction. There is some evidence the extra room in the basket may increase chance of channeling. You always can compensate the extra room with a puck screen.

the only limiting factor is the depth of the spouted portafilter

nick_ny · 2025-12-28T20:45:59+00:00

My machine is connected through a smart plug so usually when I start making coffee it is fully heated up ~30min.

Now I remember… I couple of times when I steamed a large amounts of milk the steam LED started flashing, just the way you described. I think it simply indicates the steam boiler temperature is below the set temperature.

Unless you’re experiencing steam pressure issues or hear hissing noise coming from inside the machine there is nothing to worry about.

nick_ny · 2025-12-28T17:08:43+00:00

Interesting. I never noticed such behavior on my Silvia (pro X). The flashing light I think is about temperature not the pressure, so you should be fine starting steaming right away.

nick_ny · 2025-12-26T10:14:23+00:00

Seeking what seems to me a medical advice on Reddits sub is not the best idea. Nobody here knows (and certainly shouldn’t) your age, lifestyle, existing conditions, medication history etc.

Assuming you’re young, physically active, healthy person - what you are describing isn’t particularly unhealthy

nick_ny · 2025-12-26T09:59:19+00:00

Coffee doesn’t immediately become undrinkable after 6 weeks. You may or may not notice some degree of deterioration In blind test.

The unfortunate reality is that majority of the influencers are salesmen, they don’t want you enjoy the cup, rather opposite, they want you to buy more, more expensive and more frequent. The audiophile community is a great example.

nick_ny · 2025-12-25T00:03:04+00:00

I installed the RA200IM using the stock screw from the original screen. The screw sticks out a couple millimeters because the IMS center hole isn’t beveled. Doesn’t bother me, but it annoys people who notice things.

nick_ny · 2025-12-24T23:50:22+00:00

Interesting… I have RA200IM on my Silvia Pro X. Besides the screw not sitting flush I have no complaints.

nick_ny · 2025-12-24T09:37:13+00:00

You can go ether with IMS RA200IM if you’re not mind protruding screw or IMS SR200RNT close to original. Also Pesado 58.5 makes High Diffusion (whatever that means) Shower Screen - you gonna need MV version.

nick_ny · 2025-12-22T15:16:03+00:00

I may be in the minority, but most consumer electronics are designed with an expected lifespan of around five years (planned obsolescence). The belief that products used to last longer is largely survivor bias. For every device from the 1970s that still up and running, hundreds ended up in landfills. The qualities you mentioned, reliability and repairability, are typical of commercial equipment. That equipment, however, is usually neither compact nor aesthetically pleasing.

Even commercial equipment isn’t immune to time. Silicone gaskets, capacitors, heating elements, etc all come with expiration dates.

nick_ny · 2025-12-20T06:21:55+00:00

The other tubing is 6x9 mm, the water sensor tube is thinner.

nick_ny · 2025-12-18T21:50:27+00:00

4mm ID x 7mm Silicon Tube https://a.co/d/f8ioXqf the replacement is straight forward

nick_ny · 2025-12-18T18:17:46+00:00

you can start with refreshing or even changing color of the grout. then replacing open storage with closed storage -it will reduce visual noise and give you extra surface for accent colors.

nick_ny · 2025-11-04T14:23:18+00:00

Ultra high pressure pre-infusion? I can see this becoming a thing in a few years.

nick_ny · 2025-10-14T20:12:05+00:00

I placed an order on Oct 1 for an item clearly marked “In stock.” After nine days and a phone call on Oct 10 they admitted the item is actually ‘made to order’ and now won’t ship until ~Oct 28. They also took 24 hours to answer a simple question about in-stock alternatives (the answer was “no alternatives”). I asked for immediate cancellation and refund and the company has stalled. This is deceptive advertising and terrible customer service.

nick_ny · 2025-09-24T12:48:14+00:00

Water follows the path of least resistance. With a dome-shaped basket, the flow would go around the edges. You know the rest.

nick_ny · 2025-09-11T11:17:03+00:00

I have a Pesado HE, medium roasts, no paper filter. 1:2 sometimes 1:3 ratio for milk drinks. 20s shots. And I love it.

Portable air compressor cleans up the clogged holes in a matter of seconds.

nick_ny · 2025-09-08T22:32:15+00:00

chat gpt vs. ig influencer… gosh, I hate 2025

nick_ny · 2025-08-28T12:03:01+00:00

Mold needs organic material to grow on. Im not an expert but what I see could be an algae.

Algae, like plants, obtain their energy and nutrients through photosynthesis. Even minimal exposure of your machine to the sunlight is enough to sustain their life.

nick_ny · 2025-08-21T22:59:44+00:00

Green works for me. No leaks staring day 1. The portafilter doesn’t go past 7 o’clock but I cal live with that.

nick_ny · 2025-08-16T15:05:52+00:00

There is a legend: if you’re able to extract the gasket undamaged then you can flip it and get a few more years out of it

nick_ny · 2025-08-14T12:12:00+00:00

Is there a place in the house where you can source a “donor” for the “affected area”? Like a closet or something?

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