Lelit Elizabeth

dfk41 · 2025-03-29T11:35:29+00:00

Adrianmsmith Never owned Elizabeth. Looks great (especially in red).

Who told you I was considering wrapping it…..!

dfk41 · 2025-03-30T10:49:27+00:00

Can I ask a question to those who use paper discs. I have seen one or two put the disc in the bottom of the basket and I wondered why. On a pump machine, I thought the idea was to place the disc on top of the prepared puck to stop coffee being sucked back. Is there a right and wrong please?
Also, the only thing I can say I really dislike, is the steam knob. I would dearly love to replace it with something nicer as I feel it lets the side down. I am not a great frequenter of other internet forums etc so I wondered if anyone had seen anything posted on this?

Adrianmsmith · 2025-03-30T11:08:39+00:00

dfk41

Ive heard say that paper on the bottom makes for clarity by holding back the fines.

Not got around to trying it….. yet.

(Still doing rdt though 😎🤪) Nearly bored of that now …..

Cuprajake · 2025-03-30T11:35:16+00:00

Will also speed the shot up making a paper sandwich

Harder to wdt though.

Uncletits · 2025-03-30T12:03:34+00:00

https://coffeetime.freeflarum.com/d/762-lelit-elizabeth-new-steam-knob

A couple of suggestions here, although I looked and just kept the original.

JJason1wood · 2025-03-30T13:45:30+00:00

What about something like this? Sure someone can 3D print a handle

dfk41 · 2025-03-30T15:00:08+00:00

Thanks to all those who replied. I am just sitting down for the first time today. I am going in for a replacement knee operation tomorrow and have had a long list to get through. I started to google this topic this morning and it seems many others agree and there seems to be plenty of options. Once I have found what I am looking for I will post it

dfk41 · 2025-03-30T15:07:32+00:00

https://www.etsy.com/ie/listing/1445522351/new-model-metal-upgraded-lelit-elizabeth?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=lelit+elizabeth+new+model+metal&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&pro=1&content_source=de3574a2724b75fc62b08d282cda966f71520c02%253A1445522351&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=de3574a2724b75fc62b08d282cda966f71520c02%3A1445522351

dfk41 · 2025-03-30T15:33:30+00:00

I ordered the above pf handle and steam knob. They were not cheap! I now need to source a nice quality bottomless that does not use thread locker!
Am I right in thinking a Bianca pf will fir the Elizabeth ok?

dfk41 · 2025-03-30T17:22:03+00:00

I managed to find an OEM Lelit pf with a black ebony handle and single and double baskets, used but in good nick for £34. I am not really bothered with a bottomless so that is me sorted!

HHarveyMushman · 2025-03-30T17:45:04+00:00

Hope the knee op goes ok!

Adrianmsmith · 2025-03-30T19:46:45+00:00

HarveyMushman

Yes, good luck @dfk41

If you feel up to it id (purely in a selfish way) love to hear how it goes.

Is this your first?

Elcarajillo · 2025-03-30T19:50:24+00:00

Best of luck with the knee Dave. Behave your self and do as you are told !!!!!???

dfk41 · 2025-03-30T19:54:48+00:00

Adrianmsmith @HarveyMushman @Elcarajillo Many thanks for your thoughts! It is my first one. I really ought to have had it done 10 years ago but better late than never I suppose. I have a 3 week windw to get myself fit enough to be able to start caring for my wife 24/7 again….so, I will have to do as I am told!

HHarveyMushman · 2025-03-30T20:03:22+00:00

You’ll be fine!

I had a new ankle after mine was smashed to bits in a motorbike crash (not my fault!).

Get a good physio, bit of rest, bit of guided rehab and you’ll be good as new!