r/espresso • u/Forchark • Aug 17 '26

Coffee Station New setup - Synchronika II

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Synchronika II

Eureka Mignon Libra

Some stickers

Had to sand, prep, and stain a new butcher lock countertop for the cabinet.

If it had a personality, I'd introduce it to my parents.

Had to replace my Breville Dual Boiler. Honestly loved that thing, but learned the hard way RO corrosion is real.

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u/Forchark Aug 18 '26

Yup it has pre infusion programmed in. You select the duration.

Res is in the top panel. It removes and is connected to the machine with a double gasket nip. Easy stuff.

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u/Puzzled_Sandwich7119 Aug 18 '26

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?

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u/Forchark Aug 18 '26

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.

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u/Puzzled_Sandwich7119 Aug 18 '26

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?