Quick question DavecUK the Minima manual mentions 2 tubes that go into the tank, but I have 3. One of which looks like this. I prsume this isn’t hanging off and it is supposed to look like this?
Show us your setup!
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dutchy101 Yeah that all normal, left tube is the water pickup, right tube is the low water detection…the tube is there to protect the wires and hold it in place at the right level, so it doesn’t float. The third tube comes from the safety valve (if you have a 3rd tube.
This is my current (and first 😃 ) espresso setup - mainly thanks to @Dumnorix
I also have a fair selection of manual brew equipment - there’s the obligatory Aeropress and Moka pot lurking in there somewhere as well.
Mark-drinks-coffee what kind of needles did you use for your wdt? And where did you get them from? I have plenty of champagne corks hic 🤪
Legend - thanks Dave. I assumed it was all ok but thought I’d check since it differed from the manual
Legend - thanks Dave. I assumed it would have all been fine but thought I’d mention it as I’ve just looked at the manual and saw it mentioned 2 tubes
I used these, which are apparently 3D printer nozzle cleaners (🤷🏻♂️) but work perfectly once you cut the end off.
KeeYees 3D Printer Nozzle Cleaning Kit, 10pcs 0.4mm Needles with Tweezers, Stainless Steel Extruder Nozzle Cleaner, Alternative of Drill Bits for 3D Printer
I did spend about 10mins debating with myself over the merits of using 5 needles v 8 or all 10 but then gave myself a mental slap and got on with my life (while using 5 needles!)
Mark-drinks-coffee drilled and glued in place? Yes I’m sure I won’t obsess over how many needles for a wdt. That’s ridiculous. It’s just coffee…. Oh dammit 😩
Drilled and glued?! I’m not an engineer!
Poked in pointy end first with the supplied tweezers!
Mark-drinks-coffee let me write this down…. Thanks Mark 😄
Greta Astoria and Santos 4
pbg Made in Sweeden and comes in any colour but green, I believe it powers down every 5 minutes to prevent climate change, and scolds you when you switch it back on. 😉
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So the tamper has arrived and wow, what a difference. Had my first shot using a proper tamper this morning and it was brilliant - a joy to watch through the bottomless portafilter. Starting to wonder whether the Nomcore tamper I have on order is overkill. I’ll see how much I like it when it arrives but this seemed to do a great job and at £12.99 it’s pretty cheap:
Wondering if I’ll bother with a dosing ring for WDT now. The one I did in the grinds cup seemed to work pretty well as it was with the tamper.
dutchy101 So the tamper has arrived and wow, what a difference. Had my first shot using a proper tamper this morning and it was brilliant
I got my Reg Barber 58mm US curve, as a present almost 18 years ago, and I really like it…just makes the whole job of tamping quick, easy and precise. Never felt the need for another tamper!
Haha - I have just opened some beans that David from Black Cat threw in for me. Twilight Blend. I’ve never tried these before and really enjoyed my first cup earlier. I’ve got some Bom Jesus from Coffee By the Casuals lined up for this afternoon
Haha fair dos. Was very proud of myself nailing the dialling in first time