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Show us your setup!
Blimey, it’s been a while since I’ve visited this thread and I’ve had to put my sunglasses on, there is so much shiny chrome on display.
My set-up has changed reduced quite a bit since posting my original photo. Both the Gaggia and Brasilia have moved on to pastures new. My coffee prep area is less cluttered, but there is still a nice little space ready and waiting for the Niche. Until then, the ROK grinder is doing a sterling job.
John_Yossarian It also means it’s totally private and completely under your control…not the forums.
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I’ve harped on about it enough but I can’t see ever wanting another espresso machine. I’m considering stockpiling E61 parts just to keep it going forever 😅
Love/hate relationship with the x54. Looks great and most of the time I get really good results in the cup. I’m considering turning a walnut hopper lid and tray for it if I end up keeping it. And when I say turning, I mean having someone else do it…
Currently buying a new house after which I’ll get the Bianca plumbed in and tidy up my space a bit.
Ernie1 the Bianca definitely deserves a new house 😄
Current setup: ACS Vesuvius, Nuova Simonelli Mythos One. Past experience, Nuova Simonelli Apia 1 gr., San Remo Capri 1 gr., Bezzera BZ 35e, Fracino Heavenly. Anfim Super Lusso.
Contact me at: john_yossarian11@yahoo.com
Ernie1 It truly is a nice machine…pretty much all the owners I know absolutely love it…just don’t forget to lube that paddle system every once in a while…removal is not difficult.
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Thanks, I was about to ask actually as it’s coming up to a few months of ownership so was getting ready to lube the paddle and lever cam.
Is there a recommended method for removing the chrome fasteners? I’ve got no shortage of tools but never had to remove anything chrome plated. I want to be sure not to marr the finish.
Toolstation/Screwfix 👍
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I don’t trust those guards (only) as they can still cause scratches. I also wrap whatever I’m loosening/fastening with electrical tape.
This is mine currently. Just got the scales this weekend to start measuring and so far they’re proving successful as reads changes quickly and per bean, bargain at £10 with a timer.
Knipex pliers wrench and then use some electrical tape on the nut, they don’t have any play in them like a traditional spanner/adjustable spanner so they’re perfect for when you don’t want to damage something
Perfect, thanks.
Out of interest does anyone know the size of the paddle nut and lever nut on the Bianca? I’m assuming it’s metric?
Ernie1 Out of interest does anyone know the size of the paddle nut and lever nut on the Bianca? I’m assuming it’s metric?
it is, might be 14 mm, can’t remember
I realised after posting that I could just walk to the kitchen with a tape measure…
Ernie1 I realised after posting that I could just walk to the kitchen with a tape measure…
Aaaaand….?
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22mm for the lever housing and 35mm for the main nut under the paddle. Possibly 36mm on the main nut as it’s plated.
I also found this page of the Bianca thread on HB that has torque values which is useful. Sub-10NM torque is not very much at all so glad I spotted it as that would be very easy to overtighten!
https://www.home-barista.com/espresso-machines/lelit-bianca-user-experience-t54490-50.html
She’s here:
dutchy101 Very nice, looks much better in your photo than on the website in black and pairs perfectly with the Solo.
I’ve just showed it to the wife as she’s really against me going all in for a Bianca and think she’s now coming round to a Minima. Also told her about how highly @DavecUK rates it, being someone in the know and having fed back on the development. I don’t honestly think I’d want anything more than this and the additional maintenance of a traditional E61 is swaying me towards this more. Let us know how you get on with it paired with the Solo as also need a grinder.