https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Tn84Gp_xcQ Any thoughts? How would you use the new function? @"DavecUK"#1 is there any way you could test the new V3 of the Bianca?

Thats a very good feature to add, wonder if rrp will be effected.

@"RobertRo101"#p9667 I've been using the V3 for almost a year now…low flow works well. Especially good if you don't want to move the paddle..It was one of my favourite new things on Bianca. For the upgrade you would need a new LCC, some wiring and the additional solenoid with a slight plumbing change.

@"DavecUK"#p9673 I was certain that you would have had this verision already:) can you share any info if you are going to update the Bianca review on your website or post a video about some testing with the new future? Are there any more updates we can expect?

> @"RobertRo101"#p9674 update the Bianca review on your website or post a video about some testing with the new future? Are there any more updates we can expect? The Bianca Review is a version 1, so quite old now. I may well update it…essentially the machine is unchanged except for the addition of the new features. I may have a few extra features the production version doesn't have, and my solenoid is slightly different (they are sending me a replacement, if I get any problems with mine)… I was originally sent it to try it and see if there were any problems…which there were not…it wall worked very well. I don't think I have a manual, but I will download the production manual as my version a year ago has something else I won't mention, until I find out if it was in the production version. I suspect my software might not be exactly the same version, but again until you guys by one and if the software version is on the back of the LCC I won't know…plus mine could still have been a reflashed LCC. I have to be very careful when commenting on pre production stuff so early in the chain. Really like the version 3 though, as compared to the version 1, lots of features were new….and I do need to update my version 1 to a version 2.

This is why, despite my recent challenges, I really love the Bianca (and Lelit). I have been toying with updating to LCC 2. I may hang fire and update to LCC v3 though, with my new found boldness for tinkering with the machine 😉

The Low flow used in conjunction with PI seems to be a good combination. Dave, have you been using just the low flow or do you always use the PI with it ?

Really great feature. It basically mirrors the profile I use 99% of the time so it’s handy to be able to automate it. It’s also really awesome to see Lelit iterating on what is already a fantastic machine. It’s impressive how quickly the group head pressure changes when the low flow kicks in.

this is awesome. i'll get an upgrade kit when its available.

Its a good option, not sure id rip my machine apart for it, but its a good out the box incentive to buy the v3 over a competitor

there will hopefully be some other upgrades that the new LCC bring that are worthwhile.

Lelit Bianca V3

MattH

Not a fan of the light wood on the powder coated caes - much prefer the walnut on the steel.

DavecUK

MattH I think the black would look better with walnut.

giampiero

Yes, me too i was “surprised” about the warm up time, but i’m a bit concerned about his temperature devices method of use.

denopa

Long time lurker, first time poster…

Good news, it’s here:

Bad news, it’s a birthday gift, and I’m still two months away from it ! Can’t even open the box to read Dave’s manual !

Del_UK

denopa
Good choice there! @Emc2 uploaded a version of it recently in another post, https://www.dropbox.com/s/capdgwigclnrji8/Lelit%20bianca.pdf?dl=0
That is, if you want spoilers 🙃

Check out some of Dave C’s videos on the different flow control methods, they really helped me get to grips and have an idea of where to start at least.

KyleT

dutchy101 it’s funny how people like different things, I think e61 stainless steel machines are ugly and genuinely the new painted Biancas are the only machines to make me consider an e61 machine.

coffeealex

Apologies for not posting for some time. Had busy work issues. Thought it would be opportune to give forum members an update on my lelit Bianca 3 purchased six months ago. I have religiously been using zero water with appropriate potassium bicarbonate. I did a service a few days ago running puly through it. Other times flushed every time but just water. Was surprised but pleased to see the plating on the chrome mushroom still looking like new, 6 months on. Must be doing something right? What do you think?

coffeealex

DavecUK

coffeealex I think Lelit changed to a stainless steel mushroom some time ago…but I could be wrong 😁

Cuprajake

That’s brilliant

coffeealex

Im quite sure its chrome as this was one of my concerns when deciding this or the profitec at the time. Lemondixon had an issue earlier in the thread with his (below). Don’t know if they then changed to SS later

Lemondixon Unfortunately it doesn’t. It’s a brass mushroom valve (on the inside at least) with a chrome plate finish. I know this as on mine the chrome plating started to blister and come away after only 6-8 weeks from new

DavecUK

coffeealex i think they may have changed

coffeealex

DavecUK

Do you know when they changed? Noticed that on BB they sell a SS replacement but looks quite different to mine

BB mushroom

Mine has a line in the middle. Maybe they changed after I bought mine?

DavecUK

coffeealex I don’t, I just remember Mauro saying to me they were changing to stainless steel. Yours doesn’t look chromed. The surface finish looks more like fine machined stainless to me?

coffeealex

DavecUK Thanks. Maybe I just got very lucky when I bought mine. Any way still pleased with the overall condition of the machine after 6 months which to me proves that the number 1 requisite re maintenance is to stop problems occuring in the 1st place. Appropriate filtered water is that requisite, followed by appropriate flushing, cleaning and lubricating.

DavecUK

coffeealex poor quality water is a huge factor in machine reliability. I’ve been using RO water from an Osmio Zero for many many years in my machines and I never get a problem related to water..

coffeealex

DavecUK Can I just ask do you use RO water from the OZ in a pure unmineralised way, then mineralise to your own recipe?

DavecUK

coffeealex Can I just ask do you use RO water from the OZ in a pure unmineralised way, then mineralise to your own recipe?

I don’t bother, but you can…yes. Often people add a touch of bicarb.

MediumRoastSteam

DavecUK

DavecUK - but you use the remineralisation cartridge rather than the blank cartridge, right?

DavecUK

[unknown] but you use the remineralisation cartridge rather than the blank cartridge, right?

I do, but it probably ran out years ago?

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