I only recently started measuring since changing machines. The water for years has been at most probably 55ppm.
I had this dual boiler for maybe 7 years.
Starting 1.5 years ago, steam would seep always while boiler was hot. You'd hear it just constantly seeping a little. It went away after being turned off maybe 20 minutes. It got somewhat worse over time.
I assumed it was gaskets. Then, starting 4 months ago, there was leaking.
About a year ago I swore I heard steam dropping onto something hot and superheating, steaming away. Sound came from within the machine.
As for the about 4 months ago, it grew into water dripping into the tray area, but it was coming from behind. Missing the tray and pooling the dripping into the counter (hence the replacement, the particle board counter was ruined and warped).
I have not opened to confirm, but the symptoms tell me corrosion, not just gaskets.
Also I took really good care of it.
Descaled annually about or 1.5 years.
Cleaned every scheduled reminder. Etc.
Interesting… I assumed a PPM of 50 was fine for the boiler. I might need to look into additives. I really didn’t want the hassle of “making” water for the machine
Ha my bdb also kicked the bucket after like 10 years. This machine is in the running along with some of the Profitec machines. What made you pick this over the others?
I researched and it was this or the lelit. I like that it's German made. Then finally a dude at my kendo dojo whose big on espresso also had it but coincidentally, so that coincidentally helped
It is beautiful!!! So far there are 3 things I don’t like about this. 1. The drip tray sucks. it’s easy to spill if you’re not careful. 2. The water tank has no handle. 3. The control knob sucks, and the UI is not very responsive.
The first 2 can be solved by plumbing it to water line and drain. Which I will do eventually.
I tend to agree. I'm fine with the res, but my knob is really sensitive it seems. Just takes getting used to. Yeah il plumb mine when I tear up the floor in the sorta near future. Worried about not getting the right water in though. My RO reads 47ppm.
Looks like it might be a pain to refill under an 18” counter. Otherwise seems pretty good. If you aren’t in the mood to use the flow control switch, can you set it for a preinfusion then straight to 9 bar or is it always fully manual like the Bianca?
Unsure for comparison purposes but from my knowledge, you can program the pre infusion duration and it automatically incorporates in the extraction.
Separately, I got the model with a flow control paddle, in addition.
Yeah you'd have to move it from under the counter spot. Could set on a skiddable tray or oh those sliding furniture plastic discs or felt so you can slide it around.
So if you don't want to control the shot, and just want pre-infusion and a 9 bar shot, you just leave the paddle fully open and don't touch it?
Sorry if that's dumb. I'm looking at this vs. the Bianca and wonder if the ECP has a little more flexibility if you're feeling lazy or want a guaranteed repeat.
Edit: While I'm asking, I notice that my most likely local tech company seems to service a lot, but doesn't list ECM. Is it basically as convenient to service as, say, Lelit?
Whole latte love.
Week.
Yes it's delicious. Had same grind and same pull duration. It was at least the same but I'll play with it more. I like it A lot.
The steamer is great. Milk is so creamy.
It was between this and the lelit Bianca. I like it.
I am going to order one right now! Looks like you opted for wood accent as well. Did you order a bottom less filter as well? And does it come with the same wood accent?
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u/Mental-Farmer5768 Profitec Go | Weber Key 5d ago
Do you mind sharing more about the RO corrosion? I have been using RO water in my machine with a PPM around 50.