[lake_m]

I currently use Sodium Bi Carbonate at present to bring the TDS and pH levels up, but certainly curious to try Potassium if the concentrations are the same.

 

[lake_m]

Back to the Lelit.

Just to clarify, the electronic pre-infusion is a pump on / pump off time set up only?

I watched the Lelit video and the guy set up the electronic pre-infusion for 5 seconds or so, started the shot without touching the paddle and got exactly 2 bar for 5 seconds. The way I understand it, this is possible but you'd have to pre set the paddle location 'in the ball-park' initially and then tune it once the shot starts. I am missing someting?

Do BB do trade ins?

 

[lake_m]

It's the lowest offset on any e61 machine I have ever seen only 10C....which is a good thing. If it were my money and I wasn't very cash rich, or simply didn't want to spend more than a certain amount, but wanted the ability to do most everything, I'd be pushing in the direction of the Bianca...well I actually did for the prototype and really it's just for my collection because it's interesting and a bit of fun, without being too taxing. I can get hands on, but I don't need to be head into an app to get my coffee, or mucking about with a tablet...just walk up and shoot. My V has a little more complexity in the setup, but once it's where you want it, the only complication is which profile shall I choose.

The S1 is a nice machine, but I think you would find the Bianca a definite move up, teriffic looks and just more fun.....quieter too and I'll bet you thought the S1 was quiet (most S1s are fairly quiet)

Dave is the 10*C temperature off-set already set up from the factory within the PID i.e. 94*C displayed = 94*C delivered to the coffee? My S1 had to be set up by myself using a home-made SCACE. (+4*C difference from boiler to water delivery)

 

[lake_m]

I've been purposefully avoiding reading this thread but I couldn't help it any longer.

I've just read all of it including Dave's review and watched most of the videos.

Just a great review.

This is one seriously nice machine!

It just does everything I would want. The perfect upgrade. (and a LOT cheaper than a LM GS3 MP).

Is having a saturated group worth £3000 extra? I think I know the answer.