Adrianmsmith they only have told me that ntc probe was replaced and temperature been stable when left for long periods of time, also off set been set to minus 2 as the temperature been showing 4 degrees higher of what been set.
I just sent them an email to confirm if that’s all the work that has been done 👍
Hey, I’ve experienced a similar issue as yours; I can’t seem to get a good espresso from this machine. My current setting is 90°C with an offset of -2°C.
Do you have any updates on whether the machine has been fixed?
Have you tested your actual water temperature to see if that actually is your issue.
Ade Smith. ACS Evo Leva v2. Kafatek Flat max 2, ssw 2024. Mazzer Philos, Craig Lyn HG-1 prime., WW key mk1.
Hey, after conducting a few tests, I found that setting the temperature offset to -1c/-2c gave me the correct brew head temperature.
However, even at 93°C, I couldn’t get a tasty espresso. I’ve since dropped it to 86°C, and it’s much better now.
How about you? What’s your brew head temperature?
acopl - Your machine must have a problem then. It’s just not normal to have espresso extracted with the brew head temperature being at 86C.
is he saying that is what the temperature is set at or is that the actual water temperature.
If it is the water temperature, maybe it is the taster 🤭🤔
Ade Smith. ACS Evo Leva v2. Kafatek Flat max 2, ssw 2024. Mazzer Philos, Craig Lyn HG-1 prime., WW key mk1.
Hi guys, sorry for any confusion. I’m referring to the water temperature set on the machine, which seems quite accurate in matching the brew head water temperature as well.
I’ve adjusted the setting with an offset to -1/-2.
How are you checking the actual water temperature 🌡️?
Ade Smith. ACS Evo Leva v2. Kafatek Flat max 2, ssw 2024. Mazzer Philos, Craig Lyn HG-1 prime., WW key mk1.
@Adrianmsmith - Regardless… 86C on the display is not something normally seen on this sort of machine, unless you favour very under-extracted and sour espresso.
Or the machine is overheating and giving false readings… Or something else is off.
Exactly, but, what im asking is
Does it say 86 on the display
What is the actual water temp.
If that is 86 then the only issue is the beans!
Ade Smith. ACS Evo Leva v2. Kafatek Flat max 2, ssw 2024. Mazzer Philos, Craig Lyn HG-1 prime., WW key mk1.
Hi, I’m using a K-type thermocouple and placing the sensor inside the portafilter basket without any coffee grounds.
For espresso, I’m using medium-dark roasted beans.
Grinder: Niche Zero, 17 to 35 grams in 30 seconds.
Flow control to 8 ml/s.
This video should help with your technique.
Ive been referring to it for nine years to help perfect, everything ☕🤣
Happy sunday
…… I wonder who will be the first “with milk drinks it makes no difference”…. 😋
Ade Smith. ACS Evo Leva v2. Kafatek Flat max 2, ssw 2024. Mazzer Philos, Craig Lyn HG-1 prime., WW key mk1.
Gail is ace.
Regarding milk, my own experience is that I can still taste origin/the more potent flavor notes through it. On the flip side, it can also mask some of the unpleasant attributes of a shot. Maybe people abuse that second point, just to……put milk+coffee drinkers down, heh.
I always taste my espresso before adding to milk, even if it tastes rank, the steamed milk makes it taste delicious 🤣
Ok so I finally received my machine couple weeks ago, with all the mess with their broken device,Christmas period and all they had it for about a month.
Probe been changed and off set adjusted to -2. I have been testing temperature at couple different occasions.
I’m getting accurate temperature now but will keep an eye on how it behaves , they also said the pressure was fine.
I still can’t get 1:2 in 30s , 27 s is closest and then machine starts “ choking “ and extraction starts late.
I forgot to mention earlier that I have replaced screen to ims competition, if that makes much difference, I’m using darkwoods barrel aged coffee.
