delta76 sorry for asking, but - is it a VBM Domobar Super? How does you like it? It seems to have pressure profiling as well, right?
yes, it’s the Vibiemme Domobar Super Digital (digital has is a lever group, electronic is a solenoid group). It does do pressure profiling. It’s fine, nice build quality. I should sell it really as I’ve too many machines and it gets no use. Only used for testing. https://www.vbmespresso.com/en/home-barista/domobar-super/
delta76 It seems you do like it but not as strong as some other machines.
That’s quite correct…but it is well made, better than many.
DavecUK yeah I am aware, you only review or otherwise involve with machines that you think good enough. Which is why I was asking, to see if I missed something good. Given that your praise is not as high as with some other machines, and the machine does not look that good to me (i am not super critical on look, as long as it is not too ugly, but yes looking good is a plus), I will pass on this one. Nice to know it would be a good option performance wise though. Thanks
I had an old Vibiemme single boiler. Liked it a lot but not having to mess about waiting for steam and then having to cool it down again for the next espresso. I’ve often been tempted to have a look at the current dual boiler machines.
So 7% saving which is a kick in the dick tbh
Standing charge also up.
Decent De1pro v1.45 - Niche Duo - Niche Zero - Decent is the best machine ever made -
For me, coming off a decent fixed rate, I fail to understand why the standing charge is allowed in my case to more than double. What are the energy companies now doing differently to justify this new rate?
Standing charge going up was to cover those who went bump apparently.
Decent De1pro v1.45 - Niche Duo - Niche Zero - Decent is the best machine ever made -
Cuprajake That ended more than 2 years ago. I went on a fixed deal which ended up costing me more than the price cap before it was introduced, so I made no savings, just cost me more, now I’m on the std variable rate.
2 Years fixed tariff ending mid Sep 23
Electricity 18.82 now; standing charge 21.68
Gas 3.8; standing charge 23.73
Likely Octopus Flexible from mid Sep 23
Electricity 30.3p, standing charge 47.95p
Gas 7.67p, 27.47p
Not a good story 😳
LMSC you’ve done better than most.
MediumRoastSteam Yes! Until now. Will be looking at £250-£300 a month now. :-)
LMSC yep. Welcome to my world (and many ofhers’), sadly.
Whilst I was on a fixed I built up a credit of £690, but it will not last long
I am luckily still on a tracker tariff but if it ends on November thats the tariff they offer below. Standing charge being 60p a day is outrageous.
I hate to say it, but get used to it because the base line is now this and it ain’t going down again
