hey all, thought id copy a thread idea after getting another bianca, replaced the amazing evo leva with a black v3 bianca [URL=https://i.imgur.com/SdqR70c.jpg][IMG]https://i.imgur.com/SdqR70c.jpg[/IMG][/URL] found a vid from lelit on the settings they prefer https://youtu.be/76OEFhdu6DE jake

That looks absolutely fabulous in black, and the light wood trim really works.

I really like the black finish but hate the white wood! Looks cheap and plasticky to me .

the wood is better in person, than pics, app bella barista asked for the walnut but lelit said no haha

@"Cuprajake"#p46687 I assumed it might look better in person. I think I’d like more like niche’s wood finish but it’s obviously personal !

@"Cuprajake"#p46687 I do think the walnut would look good as well I actually have a black wood kit for mine….? Sort of pointless really, but I will fit it and see how it looks, you never know. Otherwise black will go on the steel one and walnut on the black one.

@"Cuprajake"#p46666 Have you sold the Evo or will you be using both?

@"Cuprajake"#p46693 Any particular reason or just want something different? Have a MaraX myself and now and then thinking about what my next machine will be…

Just got bored and wanted a change that was all, I've never been a fan of the gear pump used, it's very shrill. But bar that no.

Lelit Owners Chat (All welcome!)

btlaney

@Cuprajake I appreciate the extra points, thank you. Your last point is exactly my dilemma I think - I need to think through what I want to achieve and make a decision.

@Del_UK That is helpful to know the couple of jumps you took. The profiling options is something I think I might get into. I’ve enjoyed espresso when I’ve worked in Italy briefly but quite enjoy a larger drink when working at home.

@MediumRoastSteam I’ll keep that in mind, thank you for the comment on steaming and offer to chat. And the tip on writing in Italian 😁 I have an Osmio Zero so I probably wouldn’t use the machine for hot water. It sounds like you’re about to go for a wander down that street!

Cuprajake

So a bit of preventive maintenance

The flow control valve on mine doesn’t close full, it’s tight

To found a small Allen key, and took it off, you the. Open the valve fully and remove the big top nut,

After this I took out the gauze and the e61 gicleur, this is a 7mm.

Both fittings were not tight which is good, thanks to @DavecUK for pointing out doing this

The flow control I then un screwed to add grease. There was very little if any on there 🙄

Pics

I’m hoping this is just newness of the valve needing to bed in and deburr itself

Tjyven

Just to make it a little bit harder I could also mention the MaraX. Had it for over two years now and it is also a very good machine. On the MaraX you can also do flow profiling even though the range on the Bianca is little better. I rarely do multiple drinks but maybe the Elizabeth is better there, not sure though. Generally think Lelit is good bang for the buck and the Bianca is the best and most expensive, after that I think Elizabeth and MaraX are rather close both in price and quality.

Gav86

btlaney we enjoyed our classic, I had done some minor mods - upgrade steam stat to a 155deg version, silvia steam wand and temperature surfing. Takes a while to steam and recover but it was manageable. Gaggia late art:

However bianca is a different beast, much more powerful and takes a bit of practice:

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