Might be good to get this one going again for all the new members.

@"Lake_M"#p204 So glad to have you guys on board, it's like having additional memory to revive my failing one. I'll bet there are a lot of favourite threads I have forgotten to add…I suppose I was busy doing the structural stuff like setting it all up, the add ons, the forum areas, images etc..

This is my current setup. Nothing too flashy at the moment because I've just moved house. I use the Baratza Encore with my Aeropress and the Specialita is for the Europiccola. I'm not really into milk drinks so it's black coffee, Americano and espresso for me. My partner is a tea drinker. [upl-image-preview url=//i.imgur.com/732cEUK.jpeg]

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[upl-image-preview url=//i.imgur.com/SsJrbWk.jpeg] My selection of gear at the moment: Bezzera BZ10 Compak K3 Touch grinder Cafelat Robot Kinu M47 manual grinder Fiorenzato F64Evo grinder The F64Evo is a speed demon that grinds 17 grams in some 4.5 to 5 seconds. I like it a lot, but it seems to produce a fair amount of fines. At the end of every shot, with the brew pressure being released, some fines seem to slip through the shower screen and eventually plug up the pulse line to the brew pressure gauge. This didn't happen with other grinders I had used (K3, Macap M2) I recently had the machine serviced and the pressure gauge "unplugged" and for now I resorted to my K3, which I hadn't sold yet. The Kinu provides the highest level of flavor clarity, but I tend to use it mostly on vacations with the Robot. Boy, are they a pair 😄 !

![](https://i.imgur.com/f6ssKLn.jpg "Pure") Not that great with taking photos but here is my current setup which I am very happy with. Espresso Machine: ECM Puristika Current Portafilter: ECM Bottomless Gran Crema Grinder: Niche Zero (for espresso) Grinder: Wilfa Svart (for Aeropress) Favourite Bean At The Moment: Artisan Whisky Thief (very boozy, delicious espresso, not that great with the Aeropress in my opinion) Things To Get: A better scale, a distribution tool and a tamping station Really getting along nicely with the Puristika. A bit of a learning curve initially as it is my first espresso machine, but lately I am enjoying the results and learning a lot with fine tuning my tamping with the bottomless portafiler. The Niche Zero is also performing very well (far more consistent grinds than my previous grinder) and dialling in has been fairly straight forward.

@"Beverast"#p717 A big favour if you can…**are you able to scan the relevant pages of the user guide… for PID usage and options.** All the other stuff about portafilters and pressures I don't need, although **it would be useful to see the warnings about use of the right hand knob.** I have not used my Puristika for well over 1 year. I had the PID settings right, but of course never had a manual and can't remember how to operate the PID. I don't accidentally want to lose what I found were ideal settings. I did do some modifications on mine and might share the PID settings if people are interested. *P.S. You could even photograph them*

@"DavecUK"#p718 Hi the user manual for the Puristika can be found here: [Puristika](https://www.ecm.de/fileadmin/manual/BA_ECM_Puristika_09-2021.pdf) It's in German and English and is exactly the same as the physical manual I received with the machine.

Thanks for the tip 🙂 Mine my be a little different as it's a prototype produced in 2019. However, I am sure my settings and probably the modification I made is still relevant.

A couple of Ceado grinders; the big E92 conical for single dosing fitted with a ‘blow up’ bellows, the E37s for churning out my ‘house’ bean. A Pulman Big Step tamper, which is being used with a 20g ridgeless VST. Made a huge improvement to my prep game. The GS3 replaced a La Spaziale mini Vivaldi which was a great little dual boiler, but did suffer a little from temperature stability issues. [URL=https://i.imgur.com/jyWNpRW.jpg][IMG]https://i.imgur.com/jyWNpRW.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Show us your setup!

prezes

DavecUK thanks Dave, I was thinking about that. The vents are up the front so not covered by niche but just to be on the safe side I keep the drawer open for few minutes after knocking out to get most of the steam out. I will keep my eye on it though!

Hotmetal

This is a bit of an old pic I found on my computer but as I have not yet figured out how to post images on here when logged in on my mobile, this will have to do. Pic is from about 2016 when I got the E37s. Essentially the same setup, except I also have a little Motta jug and a proper Coffee Catcha that Systemic gave me. And Jake’s Black Mirror scales, with which I am largely happy. (The beeper stopped working, but it was annoying anyway so I am not too bothered!)

Alexvs

My now complete set up, however the wife says I can’t keep a whole corner so likely the Osmio will move somewhere else lol.

HVL87

Alexvs The Osmio is pretty sizeable!

Doram

Alexvs My now complete set up, however the wife says I can’t keep a whole corner so likely the Osmio will move somewhere else lol.

I agree with your wife. You can’t have the most visually prominent element of the coffee corner be the water cleaner! 😂

Alexvs

HVL87 Doram I know her reaction when the box was placed on the doorstep was, you’re not having that on my kitchen side! We’ll find somewhere a bit less cluttered I feel as could do with more space for my coffee craft lol.

Goodfella

Just over a month in with this machine after having a Sage Oracle. Still awaiting a knockbox and bottomless portafilter that are on back order but the coffee is goooood!

Cheers

Ross

Grif

Goodfella Lovely setup, like your WDT storage idea👍

DavecUK

Goodfella Looks very nice…ECM machines do have a certain…something.

Ernie1

Goodfella

Looks awesome.

If that sideboard is anything like the Danish teak in our house I admire the bravery in getting water and cups anywhere near it!

PortafilterProcrastinator

Goodfella A great looking set up. I aspire to that level of order and cleanliness! Maybe once the kids are grown up.

dutchy101

Nice!!!

Goodfella

Grif

Can’t take any credit for that, Lance Hendrik mentioned it

Ernie1

It’s a hand me down from my grandparents, any drop of water does leave a mark ( hence the table mats on the left) but it wasn’t perfect when I got it. A little oiling helps. Nothing has come out of the bottom, yet!

I was going to install a more kitchen like bar but I really like the look and it works as a coffee/drinks bar.

Cheers

Ross

DavecUK

Ernie1 I recon there is a clear mat under the machine that we can’t see (hint).

pipedreams86

Just finished setting up my updated coffee bar setup having received the Evo Leva recently, and played around with some shots on my camera this weekend. I am currently testing the Decent, Evo and 2 grinders side by side…not sure what will be staying longterm, but it’s a very fun journey testing it all!

DavecUK

pipedreams86 I’m really hoping you popped a right angled USB extension cable into the port on the right hand side of the touchscreen as you look at it to support any future upgrades, via USB key. Good catch by ACS on the screen and it is hopefully now in the FAQ. @Eiffel

LMSC

pipedreams86 That’s a beautiful set up.

Alpesh

@Goodfella

Looks nice - love the contrast between the back wall, steel and sideboard!

LMSC

DavecUK Good catch by ACS on the screen and it is hopefully now in the FAQ. @Eiffel

Sorry Dave, I lost you. What’s is this please ? Thx

DavecUK

LMSC Sorry Dave, I lost you. What’s is this please ? Thx

Firmware on the Evo is upgradeable, if an upgrade is made…this is via a port that’s helpfully on the RHS of the display. This means one cannot remove the lid and simply plug in a USB/C key or adaptor cable!

With a thin RH angle adaptor cable, then one could simply grab the interior end and plug said USB stick into it. I think it’s Micro USB, can’t remember offhand. so something like this

LMSC

DavecUK Wow Dave. That’s awesome. Thx for sharing.

DavecUK

LMSC Except you have to remove the display to plug it in…then leave it in (for ever) and put display back….

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