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  1. Sage Forum
    I'm wondering if anyone has ever got a decent extraction above a grind setting of 4 with the Sage Barista Express? Depending on what beans I use, I have my machine set between 0 and 4, and I've never got a decent extraction above that. I've tried a range of supermarket beans – such as Starbucks...
  2. 🪛🔧 Technical | Faults | How-to's ❓ℹ
    Hi all, I was hoping someone might be able to tell me how I can remove the barista express steam wand to check the washers? A bit of background... the steam wand keeps getting blocked (almost after every use) with tiny bits of black debris which looks like it could be plastic. The machine is 3...
  3. Sage Forum
    I have a sage barista express and it is leaking around the shower head seal and cannot build any pressure. I have replaced the gasket but it has not solved the problem. does anyone know what else I can try to fix it?
  4. Sage Forum
    I use the Sage barista express. It's stopped working and from the sound it's making and some light research I think the problem is with solenoid (not 100% sure though) At the moment when I press the button to dispense water for a shot it simply makes a loud, harsh grinding sound and doesn't...
  5. Sage Forum
    Hi, I believe this query has been answered previously, and I have searched this entire forum for similar faults and found no satisfactory answer for this issue, I have replaced the 3 way solenoid to no avail, my next move is to check that the solenoid is being activated then go from there, if...
  6. Sage Forum
    Hi Guys, I'm in need of some advice on what direction in repairs I should take, I got this sage coffee machine that doesn't have any pressure through both single and double shots, well the single shot seems to move the needle but nowhere above the pre-infusion lines, water does come out but...
  7. Brewed Coffee ☕
    Hi all, This is my first time dialing in coffee. I am using a freshly roasted Peet’s coffee Arabian Mocha Sanani. I am using a brand new Breville Barista Express. here is my issue. Hope someone can help. with grind size 5 :17 gr in, 53 gr out in 23 sec Grind size 4: 17gr in, 57 gr out in 27...
  8. 🪛🔧 Technical | Faults | How-to's ❓ℹ
    Hi all - happy to have stumbled across this forum! Especially since lockdown has given me time to get back into my coffee obsession. I have a Barista Express machine that sadly seems to have recently developed a slow leak :( It's ~6 years old, was used maybe 5 times a week for the first 2...
  9. Machine known faults & fixes - How To
    Hi all - happy to have stumbled across this forum! Especially since lockdown has given me time to get back into my coffee obsession. I have a Barista Express machine that sadly seems to have recently developed a slow leak :( It's ~6 years old, was used maybe 5 times a week for the first 2...
  10. Espresso troubleshooting - How To
    Hi everyone, just got a new barista express machine and having some issues dialling in. I am on the finest grind setting with around 17g coffee (2 oclock on the grind amount knob) in my double basket and I feel like I'm tamping hard enough. However when I extract a double cup, it takes about...
  11. Sage Forum
    Hi everyone, In the last couple of days my Sage Barista Express has developed a new fault when using the steam wand, where the pump continues to run after the steam wand has been turned off. I tried turning the steam back on and lots came out, but when I switched it off the steam stopped again...
  12. Sage Forum
    Hi All, don't know if anyone else has had this but my portafilter has started to gradually rotate itself, as if to undo it, mid pour. It's not causing a problem yet but I feel if it does ever come out with, what should be, 9 bar of pressure behind it, it would cause a lot of damage to anything...
  13. Sage Forum
    Firstly sorry for long first post, I've been researching through this forum for a while now and have picked up lots of handy advice, however I wanted to check I've understood correctly and also gauge some opinions based on current pricing. Originally I was looking to pick up BE from Amazon for...
  14. Sage Forum
    As a relative newbie I recently purchased the Barista Express and Barista Pro from Costco for £365 and £450 respectively. I will only keep one machine however I do have a dilemma in choosing between the two. I did a quick comparison extracting espresso on both machines: Rave signature...
  15. Sage Forum
    First post and just joined so go easy on me. I've got a £250 John Lewis voucher sitting here. Would I be better off buying a Duo Temp Pro and separate grinder (Sage Smart Grinder Pro or better) or buying the Barista Express? From reading online it seems having a separate grinder is better...
  16. Lelit Forum
    Hi all, I'm new to the forum and would like some honest advice from those who have struggled with upgraditis and who have any tips to cure it in this particular case. I've had a Sage Barista Express now for two years and although I've loved it, I feel I could be getting more out of my...
  17. Sage Forum
    Sage came along and replaced the grinder. Initially the engineer just changed the bur setting but I just said hang on the problem is that the adjustment was only doing anything over part of it's range. Settings above 8 did move the bur but going finer didn't so he went out and came back with an...
  18. 🪛🔧 Technical | Faults | How-to's ❓ℹ
    I have a barista express that i use daily and always clean well and keep in good working order. The last week I've been having a perfect 2:1 ratio extraction at 30 seconds and have enjoyed coffee heaven every single morning. Until today. Same warm up time (half an hour), same grind (setting...
  19. Sage Forum
    The manual with the Barista express says a double expresso should have 14g of coffee and will produce 60ml in 20 to 25 seconds. Surely that will be a very weak expresso? What is that, just over 1:4, isn't expresso around 1:2 plus or minus? I use a 17g dose for a single shot getting about 36ml...
  20. New Members Section
    Hi, Have been looking at buying an espresso machine and looking for some advice on the best entry level option. Our budget is around £500-£800. Currently we don't own a machine at all, just use a bialetti moka pot, a milk frothing jug and a we have this Cuisinart grinder...
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