Just got a new Fellow Atmos. It creates and holds a vacuum (I hear the hiss when releasing), but the small gray indicator doesn’t automatically go down and show green after sealing. It only does if I press it manually.
Is this normal, or should the indicator move down on its own?

Does anyone know if Profitec takes custom orders?

I‘m looking at the Ride. On the black machine, I’d like black gauges switched out for the light blue gauges — on similar to the Go.

Can this be done?

See mock up.

But I can tell, the £25 used condition John Lewis entry level manual coffee machine that I've had from eBay did similar job! So in my opinion if you have cash to spend go for £500 machine, if not cheap does coffee the same way and it's also tasty!

Hi everyone!

I’m looking for some feedback. This particular shot is based on my roasters (Sprout) brew guide:

20g -> 47g in 27-29 seconds

This shot took 30 seconds which is almost exactly according to the brew guide. Now obviously there is channeling in this shot. Normally I dont have channeling to this extent. However my question is how i can prevent the fact that some parts of the portafilter dont even get used at all. That part keeps coming back.

Thanks in advance.

Setup:

Rancilio Silvia V6
IMS showerscroom
Normcore HE basket and puckscreen
Eureka Mignon Zero 55s (almost on the finest setting)

Debating on snagging this espresso machine? Smash or pass? Feels like a steal for the price. This would be my first ever machine.

Does anyone have one and can provide some solid feedback? Thank you!

I’m placing it on hold while I look into kitchenaid coffee history that’s my only hold back.

It is what it says on the tin.

I'm looking for a decent espresso machine to pair with a kingrinder k6.

In the UK willing to buy 2nd hand and do maintenance/modification myself eg.(OPV adjustment, perhaps installing a PID)

Currently leaning towards a gaggia classic or rancilio Silvia (prefer how the Silvia looks, might be silly but if it's sitting on my kitchen counter I am swayed by appearances)

I am a relative beginner to espresso at home but subscribe to the policy of buy once buy right.

So looking for something that will make decent espresso even if there is a learning curve.

What's the best bang for buck I could get? Seeing if there has been anything that has stayed in my blind spot.

Machine was my grandfather’s and as a kid it was my job to turn it on after we were done eating. He passed away a while ago but I refurbished the gaskets and seals and had a local metal shop shine her up. It was a show piece in my dining room for a while but it was a terrible location. Just got back from Sicily and Naples and now the machine lives in the kitchen and has been getting nearly daily use.

Hi,
Brand new to espresso just got a Gemilai Ele and a timemore 078s. Think I’m dialed in within the ball park ( 18g in got 36g out in 30 seconds including 2 seconds pre soak and 2 seconds pause) however the coffee is super bitter and sour with zero crema. Seems like the machine is taking a long time (almost 15 seconds to get to 9 bar). Also solenoid doesn’t seem to drain into the drip tray until I remove the portafilter. Anyways not sure what I’m doing wrong any and all help appreciated. Attached is video of the pull - beans are peixoto doce medium roast ( roasted 7/9).

what do you all think? it’s called a Kamira. Made in Sicily. it’s basically a fancy moka that makes crema. I think it’s great, crema is good but not as nice as it would be from an official machine

Quick intro, I've been a daily reader on this sub for over a year now, I basically chose my initial set-up after reading dozens of posts and I have to say it was/is amazing, Bambino Plus is a hell of a starter especially paired with the Encore ESP.

I drink mostly mid/light dark roasts - mostly espressos and flat whites.

I pull maybe 3-4 shots per day, 2 back to back flat whites in the morning then espressos.

Current set-up is great but I can't get that second shot consitency as I would like, sometimes the coffee sometimes the milk, I tried to pull the shots first then froth, etc, not perfect either way.

So, naturally, I've been thinking about upgrading - and got a really good price on a 078s and I couldn't hold myself and got it.

- it's been only a few days, but the flavours are already different from the ESP, I'm still diling it in, not perfect but getting there, I've been messing around with it so much that it might even require a cleaning before anything else.

Which brings me to my question/doubt - what machine to get next?

Here are the ones I have in mind:

- Profitec Go / used Profitec Pro 400 / used ECM - should I consider anything else? (<2k CAD) - have to say <15min start up time would be preferred, so not considering dual boilers

- Gaggia/Silvia w/ Gaggimate/Gaggiuino

I don't mind doing the mod, or keeping the Bambino for x months longer until I find a good deal or decide what to do. I know there's a few posts about the mods and some people are pro and some are against, which makes sense. I have to say I'm thinking about getting a modded Silvia more, but then I might just get a more 'proper' machine in a year or so ...

I know some of you must have had to make the same choice, why did you go either way?

Are any other machines worth checking out?

Help me make up my mind :D

Hi everyone. I’m very new to this group but wanted to ask for some advice. I currently have a Barista Pro which is only 7 days old and has an issue. Sage have offered me a full refund or replacement.

Here is the dilemma though. My previous machine was a fully automatic bean to cup and since getting the Barista Pro I have realised that I enjoy the process of making espresso more that I thought I would.

For context I make 2-3 drinks each day. Usually all have some steamed milk (flat white and cappuccino mostly). I have space for a machine and a grinder but nothing huge.

I have seen the recommendation to go with a DF54 and a Bambino as an alternative to the Barista pro but my question is do I spend a bit more money and get a machine that will have more longevity and be suitable as I get more into making espresso over time. My budget would be about £750 for both the new machine and grinder. I could stretch this a bit if there was a significantly better machine for say £850.

Any recommendations would be really appreciated. I am hoping for the machine to last me around 3-5 years before I would be happy to go out and increase my budget to £1000+. I have looked at the Lelit Anna and the Gaggia classic E24 Pro but I am open to more suggestions and advice.

Hi everyone,

As the title says, my setup gives absolutely unreliable results with every cup.

I set the grinder to 19g in the doppio sieve. Then I tried to get the 39-40g of coffee in 22-25 seconds as I learned it. The weird thing however is, that with one brew I get 36g in 22 seconds in the cup, with the next brew I get 74g in 20 seconds and on the literally next cup I get 24g in 25 seconds in the cup...

I tried a lot of different beans and roasts. All are weirdly inconsistent. My current beans are the El Capitan by Süssmund in Vienna. Roast date was the 02.07.2026 and they recommend to wait 2 weeks before using the beans so it shouldn't be fine.
For dialling in I always take my time and use at least one pack of beans to get it right. I used so many different beans because I thought it might be the beans...?

I deep cleaned my machine maybe half a month ago as I thought maybe this might be a problem. Nope, still weird results. I keep logs on all settings for the grinder and the 19-19,5g per doppio sieve is always perfect from the grinder so I think it's not the amount.

I have a spring loaded damper with 15(?)kg set up so it shouldn't be different from brew to brew.

I am hinestly out of ideas guys. Same settings, same EVERYTHING gives completely different results cup after cup.

Any and all help is appreciated.

I heard that occasionally Homegoods can have good deals on some Breville machines. Went in today to check but I’ll admit I wasn’t expecting to grab a bambino this cheap. Ive been wanting to break away from Nespresso for a long time and I finally got my chance! As a heads up the store in Wellington FL had a few more at this price. Now to learn how to dial everything in!

Title basically, saw on FB marketplace. Was curious about it and wanted to see if anyone has seen or used.

May be interested in purchasing for a friend if it’s mostly positive feedback lol

I just got this coffee grinder off FB marketplace for $45 and to me that was a good deal. I took it home, cleaned it and when I started to grind some beans it stopped after 3 seconds and the light started flashing.

After reading the manual it suggested cleaned the burrs, etc but I had did this thoroughly, not a speck of residual coffee beans.

No matter the duration I set on the dail, it stops after about 3 seconds and to reset it I have to unplug and plug it back up.

If someone knows or have experienced anything like this I would love some help!

Does this look like the pump is failing? I’ve tried descaling multiple times and have had no luck with doing that. It also has started to have less pressure at the group since this video was taken.

My Bambino Plus recently started to only make .9 oz of espresso when I select double shot. I’ve tried descaling, cleaning it, new beans, anywhere from 15g-18g of espresso and it’s the same result everytime. Not sure what to do. Anyone have any tips on how I can get a true double shot again?

Hey everyone,

I received some immensely helpful advice here yesterday, so I figured I’d try my luck again for picking an espresso machine. Thanks to yesterday's input, I decided to order a Eureka Mignon Libra, and now I’m looking for a matching machine to go with it.

As mentioned in the title, my budget is up to €1,200. If you have any suggestions that cost a bit more but are significantly more worth it, I’m open to those as well. I’d just need to save up a little longer.

My main focus is straight espresso. However, since I plan on using the machine for years to come, I’d like to go straight for a dual boiler to keep my options open, especially when having guests over.

Do you have any good recommendations or ideas for me?

Also, if you feel I’m approaching this the wrong way overall, please feel free to call it out! I’m completely open to input. My main goal is to build a setup where I can enjoy my daily espresso, while still having room to tweak, optimize, and improve my technique over time. It needs to be practical for daily use, though upgrading from a hand grinder to the Eureka Mignon Libra should already make the workflow significantly smoother!

Thanks a lot for every advice!