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I have recently installed an ITO controller on my Rancilio Silvia.
ITO is by far the most sophisticated aftermarket control option for such machines - SBDU with vibe pump and basically enables almost everything that the industry has developped as an espresso machine...
Just saw this and found it super interesting. Brian Quan made a first look video about a new machine tentatively called The Meticulous Home Espresso Machine.
No boiler, spring activated by a motor, silent, good looking. I'm definitely intrigued!
I have revised this post over the years with updates as I felt necessary. Those updates, in italics and dated, have been moved to the bottom of this post. Dan/HB said something about how it plays better with Google searches that way. So my revision notes are still here. Just at...
On Edit... We are already there. Not only Slayer shots but beyond, so if you are wanting to skip the theory and development and learning puffery, and jump ahead to the upshot go to post...161 on page 17: Breville Dual Boiler Slayer shots ?
Hi there,
My most important get-through-the-day tool has a leak at the solenoid elbow pictured :(
This parts seems difficult to source and I'd rather not have to replace the entire solenoid assembly due to cost. ($140 here in New Zealand).
I've been trying to diagnose a new problem with my 2019 Breville Bambino Plus for a few days now with no success and was hoping that there would be someone here with an idea that I haven't already tried. It's the exact same problem as described in this Reddit post: and I've...
I'm not aware of a thread that showcases member setups so thought I would start one. Here is my baby (mazzer mini, autotamp, vibiemme domobar super + e61 thermometer):
Now I just need to add skills and might be getting somewhere. Newest editions are the E61 thermometer...
I just ordered a Breville (Sage in Europe) The Bambino after reading several good review about it while searching for a budget but good espresso machine to replace my superautomatic DeLonghi Magnifica S. I have still to buy a decent grinder for espresso to use with it, by the...
Good morning everyone - I just got the notice to update from V3.2-RC9 to V3.3-RC5 - has anyone performed this update? What does it add / subtract in terms of functionality and features? Just want to check with the group before applying it. Thank you so much!!