ACS Vesuvius Evo Leva

Blackbirdman

Adrianmsmith what ratio do you aim for when using 22 grams? Interesting to see the different approaches. I saw Dave’s videos on using a shallower basket and dosing maybe 17 grams which made me thing of buying a 26mm deep basket.

Currently I dose 18,5 grams and aim for about 45-50 out. But you can imagine the puck is soupy as hell with the standard basket.

Fit of the acs tamper is great though.

Adrianmsmith

Blackbirdman

I’m looking for 48, 50g out, currently dumping at 6.4 bar.

I do not have a ACS tamper.

Due to ACS obsession with the new laser, the incumbent kept the tamper 🫣😎

My name is…… 😁

DavecUK

I did some videos on this

Blackbirdman

DavecUK yeah, I saw the series of videos you made. They we’re really insightful which made me think of buying a shallower basket.

You mentioned you preferred dosing around 17 grams and that it works best for the LSM group. Could you clarify why that is?

DavecUK

Blackbirdman I prefer dosing 14-16g in a 26mm deep basket. If I’m using the 1.7mm sintered screen I dose 14g.

It’s some thinking I got from trying Nespresso and pod machines over the years.

I started a discussion thread here, where I give my thoughts:

https://coffeetime.freeflarum.com/d/2573-how-much-coffee-in-the-portafilter-for-espressoamericano

Inspirado

Hello all - two quick questions. For reference my machine is probably early 2023 (I bought used)

I get some water coming out of the steam wand upon first steam of the day (maybe a few 10s of mLs - I could measure if it’s important), and even a few spritzes after it’s all warmed up. Reading through some posts there is talk of the anti vac line sitting too deep in the water chamber causing this. I could see this being the case with mine. I also see posts that it should be routed to the drip tray fitting. Should I attempt this reroute myself or is cutting the tube the recommended solution?
I get maybe 5-7 seconds of low pressure steam coming from the wand after turning off the steam. I assume this is not expected if the machine is in good working order right? If so I expect to follow the procedure in the video by @DavecUK which looks simple enough.
Does anybody have a list of o ring sizes for this machine anywhere? If not I would be happy to start collecting and add to the collective faq.

thank you!

Inspirado

Bump on these questions - has anybody rerouted the third tube from the tank to the drip tray, or is this not recommended and I should just shorten it?

Cuprajake

Laser watch tamper doesn’t work well it pulls the grinds out of the top of the puck 🤷

rxmnt

So, I had my first lever incident today. Only took two weeks of ownership for me to be clumsy enough 😀

I was distracted, only pulled the lever until slightly above the bite point, let go (thinking that I pulled it down completely), and BOOM. That thing really packs a punch, the drip tray cover (and my cup) flew off to the side from the force of the lever impacting at the top.

The machine, as far as I can tell, is working normally. I can’t find any leaks or any other behaviour that would lead me to believe that it was damaged - but just to be sure, would you guys recommend opening it up and checking, and if so, which areas specifically?

Adrianmsmith

rxmnt

Probably the only thing damaged was your ego (not Evo) and your heart rate. 🥵

DavecUK

rxmnt I was distracted, only pulled the lever until slightly above the bite point, let go (thinking that I pulled it down completely), and BOOM. That thing really packs a punch, the drip tray cover (and my cup) flew off to the side from the force of the lever impacting at the top.

It’s probably finem the case is a lot more solid now, so I doubt there has been any pipe fracture. it’s also worth noting that the safety system won’t save you from this as the group probably isn’t full enough.

Grahamsphillips

Hi Coffee Peeps: ACS Evo Leva - dosing ring recommendations? Standard 54mm is too small .. where do I get one that actually fit? TIA! Graham

Blackbirdman

Grahamsphillips I don’t have this one but it is supposed to be great: https://sworksdesign.com/Seamless-Magnetic-Funnel-p432524031

Quite expensive though.

DavecUK

Grahamsphillips Hi Coffee Peeps: ACS Evo Leva - dosing ring recommendations? Standard 54mm is too small .. where do I get one that actually fit? TIA! Graham

@Norvin The top of Norvins ring also fits the Solo T64 grinder grind cup perfectly for an easy inversion into the portafilter.

BillyG

Blackbirdman

I do have the Sworks 55mm tall magnetic funnel, and I really like it. Perfect fit, very magnetic.

I see now they have the red in preorder, only choice when I ordered was black.

Grahamsphillips

Aha! @Norvin can I order a dosing ring please pretty please!

Thanks @DavecUK !!

Norvin

Grahamsphillips
I’ve just had a dig around and found one last dosing ring. I have no plans to make any more. Send me an email at the address on my profile if you are still interested.

MacPhisto

I received the Sworks ring about a week ago (their 55mm is specific for the LSM style portafilters). It’s perfect.

Expensive even when just shipping inside the states, but the fit is flawless. It’s a little tall for my grinder chute without adjustment.

kilo

Tidaka, a German company makes funnels for the LSM group, they also fit the dalla corte.

There are two sizes, the biggest one fits the LSM and leaves room for your tamper 54.9 to tamp.

https://www.tidaka.net/Trichter/Boardtrichter-Dalla-Corte-2–224.html

Adrianmsmith

Norvin

Hi, if Graham decides not to proceed I would like that one please. Will send email…..

Grahamsphillips

Norvin Emailed! Thanks !!

Grahamsphillips

Norvin FYI email bounced again!!

Norvin

Grahamsphillips
Graham, could you resend the email to the new email address on my profile. There was an error in the email, hopefully now fixed.

Grahamsphillips

Norvin Done!!

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