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    by Published on 4th February 2024 11:56 AM  Number of Views: 130 

    Comparing this to the Rancilio Silvia M, the spec and price difference is chalk and cheese.



    The Profitec Go range are made by ECM based in Hieldelberg, Germany, and are of a higher quality, and 200W more powerful than the Rancilio Silvia M.
    It Weights: 13 KGs

    The Profitec Go uses any 58mm portafilter holder, and only takes 6.20 minutes or less to heat up; as the unit beds in, the temperature heat up time will lower to around 5 minutes; it's worth noting however that the heating time is affected by the water temperature from source, so fill water at room temperature to speed up the boiler heatup time; it has an insulated 400 ml brass boiler with a copper heating element, and copper water piping; it has an intuitive PID LED controller display with an optional ECO mode function that auto turns off the machine after a period of time you've choosen to shut the unit down; the factory set brew temp is at 92c which is user adjustable, but lighter roasts should be set around 95c ideally, and lower for darker roasts; the PID also incorporates an auto Shot Timer; it has a larger Pressure Gauge than the standard pressure gauge you get on espresso units; the unit has a useful Pressure OPV adjustment function at the top of the unit (7.5 bars is ideal for lighter roasts). It has a larger 2.8L water reservoir, with a deeper drip tray, and a more powerful insulated steam wand!

    As a new Profitec GO user, I do find it more light weight than the heavier 14KG Rancilio Silvia, and the machine can be moved about when attaching the portafilter holder. The Profitec GO's portafilter holder is also lighter than the Rancilio Silvia! The water container can be removed easily to wash out, and you can also attach a water filter to the inside metal nozzle if you so wish.
    The overall impression of the machine is bigger than the Rancilio Silvia, and looks an awesome machine with presence!

    Comes with a 2 Year Warranty.

    by Published on 22nd December 2023 10:52 AM

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    Have a memorable Christmas, and a fruitful and healthy New Year 2024! ...
    by Published on 21st June 2023 10:55 AM

    The Pro100x includes a host of new features, and some industry-firsts. We’ve spent significant time with the roasting team at Square Mile Coffee in London who have not just helped test our Auto-Detect 1st Crack feature but guided the development of the Moisture Release Graph, an incredibly valuable new tool.

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    by Published on 16th January 2023 10:20 AM     Number of Views: 560 
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    Here's my 3rd attempt after dialing in the grinder, and filled with 16.8g of grounds; you cannot go over this fill otherwise the filter will NOT close onto the main chamber; it does produce a good espresso, with crema:
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    Read the review, an share your experience of this product; read ...
    by Published on 25th August 2022 11:15 AM     Number of Views: 785 
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    A nice package popped through the box, and surprise, it was my new Joepresso, presented in a square box with the following contents; thanks to Roman Rabinovich, the Designer of this product:

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    by Published on 17th May 2022 11:08 AM
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    For Sale -After some years in the making (2012), and a Kickstarter event, UniTerra have finally launched the UniTerra Nomad Espresso Machine to the masses. It features a double action pump, 9 bars of pressure ( no pressurized filter basket involved!), and takes 17 grams of freshly roasted 'fine' ground coffee.
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    by Published on 13th May 2022 11:07 PM  Number of Views: 572 


    here's my setup...


    Launched onto the market in November 2018.

    I've bought OE grinders in the past, and haven't had an issue, so just picked one of these hunks up for just under £300 new, but is it worth the retail £525 UK price tag?

    With 78 to 75mm flat 'Ghost' burrs; is it a good deal?:
    The hopper holds around 80grms of beans


    • Hardened Stainless Steel nested Deep Cut Triangular Prism Tooth Burr Set
    • Rotational Burr 78 mm, Stationary Burr 75 mm
    • Stepped Grind Adjustment 20 Steps
    • Not suitable for Espresso or Turkish Grind
    • Made in Taiwan

    The Orphan Espresso Apex is the world's first and only flat burr manual coffee grinder! The Apex uses a Ghost Tooth Burr set, and when combined with the moderate speed of manual grinding, the result is a clean, and uniform grind.
    The Apex hand grinder is designed for all coffee brewing methods (but NOT suitable for Espresso or Turkish coffee).



    FEATURES

    • Hardened Stainless Steel nested Deep Cut Triangular Prism Tooth Burr Set - commonly called a "Ghost Tooth Burr" (Rotational Burr 78 mm, Stationary Burr 75 mm)
    • Stepped grind adjustment has 20 steps for grinding from fine through coarse settings
    • 1 to 4 Planetary Gear Drive delivers optimum speed for efficient operation
    • True Left or Right Hand operation - The ghost tooth burr delivers the same excellent grind result in either rotational direction. In fact, due to burr geometry counterclockwise grinding is slightly easier - perfect light roasts or hard beans (but it is not quite as fast in this direction)
    • Affix to work top for one handed operation, or use the supplied reusable, non-marking, silicone anti-slip gel pads for smooth counter top placement
    • EPD coated aluminum Chassis with Roller Bearing Mounted Stainless Steel axle for stable burr alignment, and strength (5 bearing sets are in the Apex!)
    • EPD coated Cast Zinc Body/Base
    • Removable Silicone Base cover
    • Hand Made Glass Catch Cup





    how to clean:


    for 20g of beans, it will take around 1min to grind; will post more feedback soon...
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