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.

Lelit Bianca V3

RobertRo101

DavecUK 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?

DavecUK

RobertRo101 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.

coffeealex

DavecUK I notice in one of the posts you mention the lelit V3 has a stainless steel mushroom. I noticed that on the bella barista site they make no mention of it . Can I just check that I have understood it correctly that the V3 does have a stainless steel mushroom.

Squiggs19822

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 😉

LMSC

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 ?

Ernie1

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.

spasypaddy

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

Cuprajake

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

spasypaddy

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

Waitforme

Good feature to add and if it was an update that could be flashed then I’d happily pay for it, but given that it requires hardware too then I’ll just use the paddle manually for now.

Maybe if / when my machine requires surgery I’ll look at installing this feature.

DavecUK

Waitforme Good feature to add and if it was an update that could be flashed then I’d happily pay for it, but given that it requires hardware too then I’ll just use the paddle manually for now.

Maybe if / when my machine requires surgery I’ll look at installing this feature.

Sadly, flashing a current LCC would then make it look for the new hardware…and I would imagine when it doesn’t find it, it would get upset. So it’s not even feasible to get some upgraded features. Where of course it is an issue is in the future when you need an earlier version of the software, or get an LCC that a manufacturer has had for a while and use it in a later machine.

Hopefully Lelit are keeping good records, so they can tell what version of the software your machine has…unless you upgraded it of course..

MediumRoastSteam

The Bianca V3 is certainly interesting. But my question is… Is the “low flow” adjustable? For instance, in the video it seems to be at around 4 bar. Could you make it 6? In essence, can you adjust how far that solenoid opens?

PS: Video has gone private…

DavecUK

MediumRoastSteam seems to be at around 4 bar. Could you make it 6? In essence, can you adjust how far that solenoid opens?

No that’s not the way it works…the low flow rate is fixed….It does make a big difference though and was my go to. Next time you are round, I will recommission the machine and you can have a play.

Cuprajake

You mean can it be made into a pressure profiling machine 😉

HVL87

Cuprajake electronic flow profiling 😄 so you can still use a rotary pump? Next gen maybe 🤔

DavecUK can’t the new solenoid valve be adjusted to reach 6 bar instead of 4?

4 bar seems a bit arbitrary unless that’s all they can achieve?

MediumRoastSteam

DavecUK - thanks.so how much the solenoid works is fixed? Presumably you can’t adjust through an adjustment screw or something? I.e.: say I want to open the solenoid 75% rather than 50%?

LMSC

@MediumRoastSteam

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DavecUK

HVL87 It is what it is… I actually had a similar idea about 4 years ago for the vesuvius, using a multiway solenoids for selectable flow rates, I figured Low, medium, and High. Allowing you to select a flow rate at each profile stage.

Would have been good…one day perhaps, or perhaps I can persuade Lelit, or ECM.

DavecUK

MediumRoastSteam Nope

lancehedrick

DavecUK reading through this thread fully now. Have you persuaded anyone on this? I brought this up (not low, medium, high, but a multiway) to a company. Met with heavy skepticism haha

EddieT

Hi all, I’ve just joined the Lelit Bianca club, just got a V3 from BB and have a question that im sure @DavecUK will be able to answer. It seems there is an eco mode which puts the machine in standby after 30 mins of non use. Im trying to figure out how to disable this as that’s pretty useless given the 30 min warmup time. Im not sure if there is a fault with my machine or I just need to work out how to disable this. I’ve got the power saving mode in the menu turned off (have also tried it set at 540 mins) and the machine seems to only stay warm for around 30 mins. If I leave it 4-5 hours it’s completely cold when I return.

Any ideas greatly appreciated 😬

awesome machine otherwise so far, coming from the Barista Express so big step up!

thanks

Eddie.

RobertRo101

Maybe if you register your machine into care.lelit, there will be a page with the normal manual and an advanced manual with much more information. At least this is the case for MaraX owners.