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Espresso Machines

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Site rules — read before posting

Mara K. · 20 minutes ago · 0 replies

Read first: OPV mod FAQ

Mara K. · 20 minutes ago · 0 replies

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Flow control paddle — a rabbit hole worth it?

Dev P. · 20 minutes ago · 1 reply

Puck screens — placebo or genuinely cleaner?

Mara K. · 20 minutes ago · 0 replies

Basket precision — IMS vs stock, honestly?

Lena R. · 20 minutes ago · 0 replies

Portafilter warmed vs cold — measurable in the cup?

Dev P. · 20 minutes ago · 0 replies

Milk texturing on a single boiler — patience tips

Mara K. · 20 minutes ago · 1 reply

Shot timer add-ons — which one do you trust?

Lena R. · 20 minutes ago · 0 replies

Cheap vs pricey tampers — blind test?

Dev P. · 20 minutes ago · 0 replies

Single-dose hopper mod — any downsides?

Mara K. · 20 minutes ago · 0 replies

OPV set to 9 bar — before or after the puck?

Lena R. · 20 minutes ago · 1 reply

Gasket replacement — signs it is time

Dev P. · 20 minutes ago · 0 replies

Descaling schedule for soft-water areas

Mara K. · 20 minutes ago · 0 replies

Naked shots channeling on one side — fixes?

Lena R. · 20 minutes ago · 0 replies

Preheating: how long before the first shot?

Dev P. · 20 minutes ago · 1 reply

Steam wand tip upgrade — noticeable difference?

Mara K. · 20 minutes ago · 0 replies

Water hardness and scale — what do you run?

Lena R. · 20 minutes ago · 0 replies