PID actually stands for Proportional Integral Derivative In terms of coffee, it simply means that the espresso machine is capable of constantly monitoring the water temperature and making small adjustments to keep it at the set temperature. Without a pid controller, an espresso machine works a lot like a thermostat. How important is PID on … Read more
e61 commercial style espresso machines allow you to recreate cafe quality espresso coffee at home , by offering the same commercial quality features you would see in an espresso machine at your local cafe. just in a more compact package. What does E61 mean on an espresso machine? To give credit where credit is due, … Read more
eco mode: after 5 minutes of non-use, the machine switches off automatically. If the on/off button flashes red/green, it means that machine has detected a lack of water check that the capsule is not blocked and that there is enough water in the tank before starting a new preparation. Why is my dolce gusto blinking? … Read more
Information on Gaskets: e61 group head gaskets come in two thickness’s, 8mm and 8.5mm Some manufacturers use both sizes and some have changed from one size to another. What does E61 mean on a coffee machine? E61 is the first machine to use a volumetric pump to give the water the ideal 9-atmosphere pressure and … Read more
Despite their high cost, most prosumer espresso makers come with a throw-away plastic tamper, but that is not the case here. The Pro 500 includes a hefty steel tamper (2). It also comes with two commercial grade 58 mm portafilters, a single spout, a double spout, and matching single and double baskets. Which is better … Read more
When do I need to descale my delonghi magnifica? In general, you will have to descale a Delonghi every three months A coffee machine such as the Delonghi Magnifica will indicate this by itself, very convenient. Your coffee machine has a lamp that starts to flash when you have to descale the device. What can … Read more
The Profitec 700 is almost identical to the ECM, but some of the fit and finish is not quite up to the same standards The Rocket uses different internals, such a smaller set of brass boilers instead of the stainless steel ones on the ECM. There’s small things I don’t personally like about the Rocket. … Read more
So who needs a double boiler? Double boilers do have an advantage There’s less difference in temperature between cups, so you are likely to have more consistent shots. When one draws a lot of hot water from the steam boiler, it also won’t affect the brew temperature as much. Which is better double boiler or … Read more
A heat exchanger is a good espresso machine for someone that drinks primarily milk-based drinks and for someone that tends to use the same beans repeatedly (limiting the need to adjust brew temperature). What does a heat exchanger do in espresso machine? In an espresso machine the heat exchanger works on the same principle of … Read more
Fill the water tank with 1 unit of Nespresso descaling liquid and add 0.8 l of water. To enter the descaling mode, hold the button for at least 7 seconds The button will start blinking rapidly. You now have 45 seconds to confirm you want to enter descaling mode. How do you turn on Nespresso … Read more