Siliconslave's how to make espresso thread

mid_gen · 25 Apr 2020 at 14:27

Raymond Lin said:
Niche Zero.

I considered the Sette 270wi or eureka mignon perfetto, but I think the Niche allows me to have more control, it forces me to even.

Can anyone recommend some scales? I like one when using the v60, it starts the timer on its own when I start pouring if such a thing exists.

Just had some scales delivered from the rainforest. 8 quid. 200/0.01g portable one. Looks like they're all the same just different branding on there. Just nailed the Lavazza Fossa dialling in first time, 18g beans, 36g extracted, 28 seconds.

Interested to hear how the niche is

Raymond Lin · 25 Apr 2020 at 14:30

mid_gen said:
Just had some scales delivered from the rainforest. 8 quid. 200/0.01g portable one. Looks like they're all the same just different branding on there. Just nailed the Lavazza Fossa dialling in first time, 18g beans, 36g extracted, 28 seconds.

I like one that is thin and short enough to fit under the Gaggia Classic preferably.

InvaderGIR · 25 Apr 2020 at 18:07

LiE said:
Would you say this is good in a v60?

It'll be fine. Hasbean are always good in my experience, you'll want to dial it in though...but same goes for any coffee anyway.

jpaul · 25 Apr 2020 at 18:16

mid_gen said:
Interested to hear how the niche is

doesn't the niche have optional burr types - Ti, ones, beauty on the inside. ... never owned any titanium

mid_gen · 25 Apr 2020 at 19:04

Couldn't resist, I am an unashamed hipster. This shot went on an affogato, and was delicious

Raymond Lin · 25 Apr 2020 at 19:29

What bottomless portafilter did you go for?

mid_gen · 25 Apr 2020 at 19:41

Raymond Lin said:
What bottomless portafilter did you go for?

Got the Lelit one, from espressounderground. Nice wood handle, although now I want the wood knobs to match

Raymond Lin · 25 Apr 2020 at 19:42

mid_gen said:
Got the Lelit one, from espressounderground. Nice wood handle, although now I want the wood knobs to match

Is it a standard 58mm?

mid_gen · 25 Apr 2020 at 20:44

Raymond Lin said:
Is it a standard 58mm?

Yeah, standard 58mm. https://www.espressounderground.co.uk/Lelit-Wooden-group-handle-portafilter-58mm-p/pla580w.htm

Raymond Lin · 25 Apr 2020 at 21:02

mid_gen said:
Yeah, standard 58mm. https://www.espressounderground.co.uk/Lelit-Wooden-group-handle-portafilter-58mm-p/pla580w.htm

Looks very similar to the one I have already. Except the locking blades are on different places.

GiraffePencils · 27 Apr 2020 at 10:16

hey all,

I was swaying between a sage duo temp and a gaggia, but the price to my experience ratio was putting me towards the sage.
Then I found this:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/2838587724...8hNhlQL5Rz2eNRuIhJ6W-nKRPF-jJ2bkaAgY1EALw_wcB

It worth the jump? is that a good model/year for a gaggia classic?

Raymond Lin · 27 Apr 2020 at 10:31

As much as I love my Gaggia Classic, is that the going rate for an older model Gaggia Classic? Te price has held up well!

jpaul · 27 Apr 2020 at 10:34

GiraffePencils said:
I was swaying between a sage duo temp and a gaggia,

since you can get a bambino plus for £170 , a lot cheaper, I'd be hesitant.
BUT I have not read if they are genuinely the same/better than its predecessor duo temp pro

jpaul · 27 Apr 2020 at 11:51

morning coffee, tried 2nd cup, with bottomless, but it's still a mess ...
think I have a theory IMS basket , ridgless, has a curved base ... so may need to try a flat one ... have to see if coffeeforums supports that theory.

mid_gen said:
Couldn't resist, I am an unashamed hipster. This shot went on an affogato, and was delicious

nice picture - we need to see the drip tray cover to assess undesired splashing.

Raymond Lin · 27 Apr 2020 at 11:54

jpaul said:
nice picture - we need to see the drip tray cover to assess undesired splashing.

The real test is to "wrap a white kitchen towel around the portafilter as it pours. The brown will stand out from the white. I have never made one where the towel is 100% white after a shot.

mid_gen · 27 Apr 2020 at 11:56

jpaul said:
morning coffee, tried 2nd cup, with bottomless, but it's still a mess ...
think I have a theory IMS basket , ridgless, has a curved base ... so may need to try a flat one ... have to see if coffeeforums supports that theory.

nice picture - we need to see the drip tray cover to assess undesired splashing.

Mine's flat bottomed. I got a little splatter from it, just one hole was spraying a bit, not sure if it was just a channel and my distribution/tamping needs work, or it's a wonky hole

Definitely not spraying everywhere though.

Dj_Jestar · 27 Apr 2020 at 12:17

Disaster has struck!

My machine has sprung a leak (coming from behind the group head). Terrible timing what with covid19 and all, too.

Raymond Lin · 27 Apr 2020 at 12:19

The perfect excuse to get a Lelit Mara?

Dj_Jestar · 27 Apr 2020 at 12:43

Not whilst on furlough it isn't.

Tbh I think it is quite fixable. I'll order an e61 service kit and if really need be I can dig out the soldering iron to seal any of the joints if need be.

Raymond Lin · 27 Apr 2020 at 13:00

Dj_Jestar said:
Not whilst on furlough it isn't.

Tbh I think it is quite fixable. I'll order an e61 service kit and if really need be I can dig out the soldering iron to seal any of the joints if need be.

have you opened it to have a look inside? It could be just a washer or loose nut?