Hi all. Ideally, this will be an educational thread for those aficionados who like making their own Espresso.
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ageorge: QUESTION.........
Why is my Delonghi EC820 group head puck watery, sloppy like mud after a pour?
My Delonghi Magnifica always made nice dry pucks. My new EC820 started with dry pucks now most seem to be sloppy.
I feel that with a dry puck extraction is better, and flavour is better but that could be my imagination.
Keep everything clean, just done a descale.
Comments?
The Wet Puck
Every time I use my Breville espresso machine, there is water left in the portafilter. Why is that?
The water does not not have time to pass through the one exit hole as it would when using a single wall filter. However, the benefit of a dual wall filter is that it creates more pressure inside the brew head and there is less technical concern for the grind size or tamp pressure, as the pressure will create luscious crema on the shot of espresso.
The best way to reduce the soupy puck after brewing is to leave the portafilter some time to drain through the one exit hole, or try mastering your skill using a single wall filter.
Breville single wall filters will eliminate the soupy puck. They’re available in parts & accessories at BrevilleUSA.com.
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sen8or: It's pretty likely that there would be a build up of grime / coffee oils between the two walls of the dual wall filter, you could try soaking it in caffetto (coffee machine cleaner) and see if this helps. Under dosed group would also be a factor.
As stated above, if the taste is ok though, why worry.
ageorge:sen8or: It's pretty likely that there would be a build up of grime / coffee oils between the two walls of the dual wall filter, you could try soaking it in caffetto (coffee machine cleaner) and see if this helps. Under dosed group would also be a factor.
As stated above, if the taste is ok though, why worry.
I suppose white vinegar would be worth a try - dont have any caffetto (yet)
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