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post Dec 6 2019, 06:23 PM

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QUOTE(mieza @ Dec 6 2019, 06:05 PM)
If can get ¥3069, price difference is around RM500. With all the freebies.

Yes you are right. Warranty and sales support is important too. I wonder if Dankoff has 12.12 sale.
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The WPM KD-210S2 is a very capable and versatile machine.. We have been using it into the 6th year now.. and we took the taobao route back then.
Back then, the price difference was much larger compared to locally available..

The freebies they're giving are really something.. a 3-hole steam tip.. and this machine can really use it.. you may want to practice with the default single hole steam tip first.. knockbox, milk pitcher and the steam tip; these are very useful starter..

And for warranty, dankoff do take in ala-carte repairs of this machine with charges.. this is our hedging for buying from taobao.
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post Jan 11 2020, 09:10 PM

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QUOTE(mieza @ Dec 16 2019, 02:53 PM)
Sir, if you don't mind can you please share your recipes or tips using KD-210S2. I never get nice shot (if referring to pressure gauge).

This morning due to time constraint I make an espresso using my pod machine. The taste is so much different that I think I cannot go back to pod machine anymore  sweat.gif
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Please explain what do you mean by not getting nice shot?
Did you calibrate your machine upon starting it up?
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post Jan 11 2020, 09:13 PM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Dec 24 2019, 10:05 AM)
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mild acidity...berries, caramels and coco...well balanced and smooth...

I like this very much
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Glad that you found something of interest..
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post Jan 11 2020, 09:17 PM

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QUOTE(mieza @ Dec 30 2019, 04:22 PM)
Hi. This is my new setup and I still learning making latte every morning. We still haven't manage to get nice froth milk. But I'm happy with the machine.

Now, I need to learn to maintain it. I was thinking to buy espresso cleaner like cafiza or cafetto. I only make double shot daily basis, or max 2 double shot. Should I backflush every week or every month?

I also thinking to soak steam wind using Pureen Liquid Cleanser. Anyone has tried that?

Thank you!

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This machine generates a 4-bar steam.. it's not easy for beginners. I had the milk splashed out the first few times of frothing the milk.
Are you using the single hole steam tip or the double?
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post Jan 11 2020, 09:23 PM

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QUOTE(mieza @ Jan 3 2020, 02:10 PM)
I just ordered blind basket and cafiza. Thank you for the tips.
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Your unit should come with an adapter for back flushing.. that adapter is akin to a blind basket(so you shouldn't need to get one in the first place).
And bear in mind, this unit also comes with a water filter(softener).. Do take it out when you are adding cafiza into the container.. else those cleaning agents will linger inside that filter.

We clean/backflush twice yearly..

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post Jan 11 2020, 09:31 PM

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QUOTE(4lt4ir @ Jan 10 2020, 01:45 PM)
Anyone went to CAFE 2020 expo at MITEC? How's it..nice?
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QUOTE(mieza @ Jan 11 2020, 03:01 PM)
I want to buy Urnex Grindz too but no more stock available. Recently I went to Cafe 2020 at MITEC and saw Cafetto Grinder Clean.
I did go. It was nice to taste barista level of coffee. At least I have some guidance on how good coffee should taste like haha..
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Cafe M'sia is a good place to learn or experience about coffee.. pay attention to the different beans(country/estates) and the different ways of brewing them.. previously, there was a booth from Thailand, that was our first Chang Mai latte experience.. Really good stuff, although it's not certified/accredited as speciality grade..
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post Jan 13 2020, 08:09 PM

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QUOTE(Ryou @ Jan 13 2020, 01:52 PM)
2018's location was at Matrade if I recalled correctly. The venue is larger and more exhibitors. Lots of roasters giving free coffee for tasting, and some bakery giving out free pastries.
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Yes, we've already noticed the decline.. before Matrade, it was very lively at Chinwoo Stadium.. back then the competition was very fun to watch.. Matrade was the beginning of the decline.. Mitec's parking was the last straw.
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post Jan 16 2020, 12:17 AM

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QUOTE(mieza @ Jan 15 2020, 10:07 AM)
Initially, I'm having difficulty getting good brewing pressure (within good pressure gauge). After some adjustment on grind size, I managed to get exactly in the middle of pressure gauge. I think I do calibrate upon starting up.
I'm using stock double hole steam tip. Just 2 days ago I managed to get the right angle to froth the milk for the first time. Now, I'm practicing to get consistent results. 
Hmm I don't think I received adapter for backflushing. I bought the machine from Dankoff. So not much free gifts like Taobao. I realize that my unit sometimes got water leakage at the bottom left of the machine. I haven't call Dankoff yet.

Where did you buy replacement water filter for the unit? I do not found it in Taobao. However, I do found it in Aliexpress but the price is ridiculous.
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oh you're referring to the brewing pressure gauge... we found the best is actually at the dark brown area (right before the red), this is where you get the "mouse tail" extraction.. this is usually a grinder issue.. assuming you're not using stale coffee beans.

the wpm machine ought to come with this below (open the back metal door).. and it says for group head cleaning disc..
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if you don't have this, it's gonna be odd.. hmm.gif
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post Jan 16 2020, 12:33 AM

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QUOTE(shaniandras2787 @ Jan 15 2020, 09:58 AM)
may i know where you guys get your coffee beans from?

i got a pack from Starbucks the other day, 250g for RM30 but i find it a bit... underwhelming.
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starbucks is too cliche (we did get a bag from it once before.. long time ago biggrin.gif )..
underwhelming... hhmmnn.. i'm guessing you're looking for some robusta in the mix?

there're 2 groups of coffee beans that you may come across... single origins and blends
depends on your taste/palate.. in general, blends may have stronger taste as opposed to single origin. this arise from adding(not all occasion) robusta beans into the blend, hence the "kick"..

mister coffee has good offerings on blends.. the cheaper blends do have mixture of robusta in it.. if you can take the additional caffeine, why not?

if you can consider a 1kg bag purchase... there're some choices for your consideration;
1. lavazza's gold selection (the best we tried on lavazza)
2. coffex coffee's primo quattro (blends consist of 4 types of beans, hence quattro)

over time, your taste/palate may change... moving from blends to single-origin (or vice versa)... or from darker roast to a lighter roast.. enjoy the taste smile.gif

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post Feb 25 2020, 02:44 PM

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Interesting roaster machine with a matching colorway..
This is taken at Mixt, Chatuchak..
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post Feb 25 2020, 09:16 PM

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QUOTE(MyHobby @ Feb 17 2020, 02:45 PM)
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Which part of Subang bro?
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post May 22 2020, 04:42 PM

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QUOTE(junsuke @ May 21 2020, 11:34 PM)
Hi. Anyone here using the Gemilai CRM3601 / 3605? Has anyone tried to replace the portafilter to a naked? I’m not sure if an e61 would fit nicely.
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You can forget about it.. Most portafilers are machine specific, unless they adopt a standard which are more often found on commercial machines.

Due to the different schematic on each portafilters, if you simply put up a different portafilter onto the grouphead, you risk damaging the tight-fiting metal ridges on both the connecting parts and the damage can be permanent.
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post May 22 2020, 04:56 PM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ May 8 2020, 10:37 AM)
just to add this trick only works with single boiler or single thermoblock machine... and you fill your reservoir with super warm water otherwise the machine can't keep temperature up for the brew
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Would advise against using heated water to flow through the ULKA pump..

Firstly, not all ULKA pumps are the same.. different machine, different ULKA(series/models). Most of them do have an optimum operating temperature parameter.. You'd be adding unnecessarily wear/stress to the pump by doing so..



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post May 22 2020, 05:19 PM

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QUOTE(ocb05 @ May 3 2020, 10:16 PM)
Guys, i want to get Gemilai CRM3605 as a beginner semi automatic espresso making. Is it good? I mean i seldom latte, drinking only espresso and long black.

Thanks in advance.
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Good is a relative word.. with is machine, just don't put a high expectations on the outcome.. it's definitely better than processed coffee, that's for sure. I've made a recommendation about a specific Gemilai way back before(maybe it's no longer available now?).. There is probably a worthy competitor to this CRM3605; a WPM KD-130.. go look it up if you wish, quite a sturdy build as compared to Gemilai's.

QUOTE(layzieboy @ May 4 2020, 12:54 PM)
thanks for the quick reply, but what I meant is really a level indicator for what purpose they are for I have no idea biggrin.gif. Take a look;

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The ridge baskets are  more common on "real" espresso machines with the standard 58mm portafilter.

I have a sunbeam em3600 / cuisinart em-100 clone which originally uses a pressurized one. It doesnt even have an OPV afaik hence proper tamping is crucial.
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That indicator is for a double shot coffee.. fill up and tamp to that level.. after extraction, the used coffee puck will expand and take up the additional space.

QUOTE(sunami @ May 4 2020, 06:47 PM)
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Hi all..any idea about this model...kinda cheap in taobao.. rclxm9.gif
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Don't ever touch it... It's a steam-powered machine.. hence it's cheap. Steam extraction coffee are mostly bitter..

QUOTE(jjgoh @ May 7 2020, 12:06 AM)
Hi, I am new to espresso machine. I've heard alot of people saying invest a good grinder than a good machine. However, any good machine recommend? Budget is about RM500 - RM1.1K. Thank you
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You're in a tight spot there.. a reasonable entry level machine alone will come to about RM1K.. and this is a learning machine..
And couple with an electric burr grinder will add probably another RM500 to it..
The combo above will not considered as "good"... But just starter.
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post May 22 2020, 05:46 PM

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QUOTE(Nairdamil @ Apr 15 2020, 12:48 AM)
Hi guys,

I have been doing coffee with aeropress, french press, staresso and 1zpresso y3.3 for few months now...Wanted to invest in a good coffee machine and grinder after this MCO... For grinder i will be looking at the eureka mignon since my friend is using also...He recommend me to get the niche zero but the price different too much... For machine, initially i consider lower end china brand such as gemilai.. But after googling around i think i will up my budget for a better machine since i will be using this for long term... After looking around, i am looking at wpm kd310 / oscar 2 / breville dual boiler.. My friend recommend me to get the breville dual boiler because it is better than wpm kd310 thermoblock in terms of temperature control...However, my friend did told me that breville cant last very long... I am keen on the wpm kd310 because it kinda look like rocker which is classy... Can any1 share their opinion with me whether is the breville dual boiler is a better choice than the wpm kd310? btw i did read at facebook that the oscar parts spoil very often..
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KD310.. triple thermoblock, dual pump
Oscar 2.. HX with single pump?
Breville DB.. 2 boilers with single pump?

To simply say that BDB is much better than KD310 because of thermoblocks are inferior to boilers is inconclusive. If you take apart both machines and peek inside.. one has tiny/small boilers(albeit 2) and the other has a very large thermoblock.. much larger than those you can find in most retail machines.

The KD310.. it's a waste to have the third thermoblock where it's seldom used while paying for the extra cost.. The Oscar is hard to master.. the BDB is mostly eye-candy.. an expensive one too..

There's a video on YouTube to gauge a good steam pressure on the machine.. a room temp water to 60C takes mid 20+ sec on a HX(appartamento), a comparable WPM does it in early 30+ sec.. the Breville, came way last..

A good WPM will be KD410.. not available in MY yet.. this really raise the bar for affordable and yet good value machines..

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post May 22 2020, 06:00 PM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ May 22 2020, 05:43 PM)
definitely hot water cannot

a bit warm is ok lah imho... pump is sitting next to boiler...over time gets very warm also if you leave machine on for long time

and cheap machine no idea using what pump n what spec...lol
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Vibe pumps operate on springs, ball bearings(?), rubber valves/gaskets and all enclosed in a plastic casing environment.

Just the normal operation alone(meaning with room temp water), can't do continuous extraction (e.g 5 shots at one go, back to back).. the pump will give out a weird noice.. I believe if you bump the water temp to +40C, it will start stressing the poor pump.. I don't remembered where I read it, the operating temps on these ULKA pumps are not really high..

Not saying you'll kill the pump immediately.. but it's like overclocking a computer CPU.. here you can add cooling peripherals.. but the ULKA pump lays bare to the added heat without ways to vent it out..

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post May 22 2020, 08:18 PM

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QUOTE(pierreye @ May 22 2020, 08:09 PM)
Regarding warm water thru Ulka pump, I check the spec it’s rated 35 degree Celsius 2 mins on/1 mins off. But I run warm water around 50 degrees thru it daily. If it can last for 2 years, than it’s more than good enough. Replacement is cheap and easy.
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Have read a PDF file some once-upon-a-time ago.. forgotten when.. vaguely recall exactly but the rating is not high.. if pumps fail frequently, perhaps is this reason? ... 25C?
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post May 22 2020, 08:27 PM

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QUOTE(sunami @ May 22 2020, 06:35 PM)
thanks bro...
any suggestion? my budget max 1k...
btw..how do we know it's using steam or?
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Max RM1K?... In M'sia, unless a used machine(doubtful of such pricing), it's preferably that you forgo trying to get one.. just not worth the spending and getting a sub-par machine..

Even if you go the import route, it's going to be more than your max budget for espresso machine alone(not adding a grinder yet)..

How do I know it's a steam machine?
Notice the small build doesn't come with a water receptacle/container? That's your 1st hint...
2nd hint, notice the big black knob on the top of the unit? That knob, once open(unscrew) is where you pour a small amount of water into the unit..
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post May 22 2020, 08:34 PM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ May 22 2020, 05:43 PM)
definitely hot water cannot

a bit warm is ok lah imho... pump is sitting next to boiler...over time gets very warm also if you leave machine on for long time

and cheap machine no idea using what pump n what spec...lol
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Saw a CEME vibe pump that is rated for 120C.. it's used in professional equipments(medical) and also some commercial espresso machines. Just have not seen a high temp ratings on an ULKA vibe pump.. yet

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QUOTE(pierreye @ May 22 2020, 07:58 PM)
I’m using naked portafilter with Gemilai CRM 3605. U can’t lock it to 90 degree straight but still work. I got it for rm 100 and use IMS basket.

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Curious here.. what is the weight of your nice looking naked portafilter?
RM100 is really a good price..
My replacement of a similar portafilter cost about RM300.. sans shipping
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