Hi all. I'm currently using DeLonghi ECP3321 model for 1+ year already. Anyone knows where I can modify the steam wand like this?

http://uchablog.com/how-to-video-replacing...io-silvia-wand/

I own this grinder. I'm pretty positive you can shim it based on my observation on the construction of the machine but I never try it as I didn't find the need for it (the espresso with this grinder is just fine with me) so take my words with a grain of salts. Though I do not own a machine with single-wall portafilter, probably will need the shim for that.

does anyknow where can i buy USED coffee equipment ? I am interested in purchasing a Rocket Giotto (with PID) or similar caliber machines. I would mind used or old model. For home use. thanks

PID is just a fancy word for a thermostat.. am sure there many grades of PID around so it's not wise to generalize all in a same quality basket vis-a-vis to your comparison.. some e61 also integrate a PID onto it's system as well (e.g Lelit PL62T PID HX, Bezzera Magica PID); does that mean e61 is not thermally stable?
if you want to move up and don't wish to spend too much but yet able to have a lots of room to learn... the good 'ol rancilio silvia (if you can find one) is very good, price wise too.. but if you intend to go China again, i have a few serious brands for consideration; milesto, expobar, wpm (each have it's own individual series; from the lesser to the greater within each brand).. e.g meaning not all wpm machines are the same.

I kind of understate and oversimplified the PID and thanks for pointing it out here. PID application is much wider than for controlling temperature. Learned something new.

Not sure if it is 3 way valve or not, couldn't find this info in the user manual

I will hear some sound like 'water push back from brewhead' when I killed the switch. Sounds like 'crewwww'

Saw this after remove my water tank, is this the 1?

my reason is.. the pipe(judging from it's translucent plastic material) is too clean.
the output from a 3-way solenoid valve will carry coffee water and hence, it will stain everything along its path.. yours is too clean.

unless the kd135b adds a sort of "blow-out valve" in replacement of a solenoid valve, this could be and interesting replacement/adaptation.

anyway, here is a good way to check:
1. clean your drip tray
2. do an extraction
3. when the extraction terminates/stop, look at the purged liquid at the drip tray.. it is coffee liquid?

Strictly observation.. during expo such as cafe malaysia, most vendors with their commercial machines will output their drainage water into those recyclable empty drinking water container hidden under the countertop cabinet. I had the opportunity to chance upon them taking these water container to empty them.. the fluid were blackish like kopi o.
So, it's unlikely to be "a bit" ya..

any Sette 270 or Eureka Mignon users here can give their thoughts on these grinders?
what do you like and dislike?
if you are in the market again, would you still choose the same grinder?

the Mignon seems to be much better built, but seems to have problems with clumping and clogging?
is the Sette really that loud?

thanks for the feedback
the Sette is definitely interesting, a lot comments saying it is easy and fun to use, clean and maintain, and very fluffy grinds too
i'm a bit concerned about the reliability, this makes me lean towards the Eureka, though the new version is about RM800 more

The grinder doesnt give fine enuf grind. Maybe its just my unit. Now i'm sticking with my modded kg89.

Thank you!!! Believe me, i've googled a lot before but didnt find this fix.
Was considering sette before, but after reading review, they said its not good enuf for espresso. So what did u end up with?

Thanks! I've opened up the grinder n will find the part later from hardware shop.

I'm sure it will last long. I dont have a high budget since i'm the only person in my whole family who is willing to spend thousands on drinks.

Eerrr... When it physically rubs, wouldn't that be too late already?!

hello guys, want to ask for ur guys opinion...i am thinking to buy breville coffee machine..but am afraid do not have the time to use it...for pods type, which 1 is good...i research around and found dolce gusto and nespresso..which 1 is good ya

@keng

Nespresso better?? Which model ya...i just afraid the capsule pod hard to find only...coz i live in alor setar...never see any shop selling pods before

Breville DB user here.

So, being a working dad of 3 (including an infant), ferrying them to school and back, doing all the house chores on our own (without any domestic helpers or parent's help), with only 4-5 hours sleep in total everyday, time to me is very crucial.

But, I will never let that 10 minutes of Coffee Prep time stop me from making that cup of coffee to super-charge the day! The quality of the cup matters too, that's why I chose fresh over pods, and choosing to brew my own instead of paying for coffee bots (conveniently located below my office building).

If you can spare just 10 minutes a day (inclusive of starting up the machine, weight/grind/tamp, put portafilter back into the grouphead, press 1/2 cups, rush to the fridge, pour fresh milk into pitcher, put in the thermometer - by this time espresso should be ready, flush the steam wand, steam the milk, wipe the steam wand, wash the thermometer, bump and swirl milk, pour milk skillfully into espresso hoping for some good art, [Coffee is done], take out the portafilter, flush the group head, dump espresso cake, rinse the portafilter and filter basket along with the pitcher, dry them up, brush the group head, wipe off remaining water off the machine). That is as compact as I can pack into my 10 minutes before getting the kids ready for school.

It is worth it!

Hi fellow BDB owner!
So, to save some time here, what I used to do is:
1. Set the Machine to be turned on 15 minutes before I wake up, with the portafilter already in the group head.
2. The cups I use are usually on top of my machine, so that kind "warms" them up too. However, I prefer to enjoy sips of my coffee rather than gulping them down before exiting the door, so I brew it straight to my insulated tumbler.

But since my wife complain the electricity bills are going up, so now I just turn the machine on when needed in the morning, it warms up pretty quick, just enough time to weight/grind/tamp.

For 2 cups, I usually brew them separately, instead of having one dose for 2 cups, its more diluted I believe, I need it to be KAW!