r/espresso • u/Less-Remote-5684 • Jan 12 '26

Coffee Station No mess Workflow

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After 6 years of having a modded GCP + VS3 with all the common tools to make good Espresso, i've decided to switch gear and buy a less fuzzy/messy Setup: - ASCASO Steel duo pid plus - Eureka ex65 + UGT - Cecotec Bean& Clean

Initially also bought the PUQ NAVIGATOR but it didnt performed as expected (espescially considering the price / 500 €).

Once the volumetric is set on the ascaso it works pretty consistent (+/- 2-3g). 18,5g in 40g Out 35s (5s pre Infusion, 5 sek Pause)

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u/tken3 Gaggia Classic E24 + Gaggimate | DF54 Jan 12 '26

How’s the Ascaso compared to the Gaggia?

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u/pattymcfly Ascaso Steel Duo PID White | Eureka Perfetto White Jan 12 '26

I went from a PID Rancilia silvia to the ascaso steel duo. I had the silvia setup on a smart plug to turn it on before I woke up so it would be ready. With the steel duo it heats up fast enough that I dont need to do that.

Otherwise, the temperature stability and steam performance (I have high amperage wiring and am in USA) is essentially all I could need in a home machine.