how do you get the pressure higher? mine stays in the lower end of the pressure, like right at the beginning of the espresso range. i even started using the preground pucks, for higher pressure. with the regular pucks for your own ground, the pressure needle doesnt even move
@@f2pgamingcastleclashmore119 You can’t change the pressure digitally on this machine but low pressure is usually due to a few things. _Grind size_ If the grind is too fine, it can clog the basket and restrict water flow. If the grind is too coarse, water can pass through too quickly, resulting in under-extraction. Try experimenting with different grind sizes until you can produce a double espresso in 28-32 seconds. But remember the machine doesn’t stop around 30 seconds so you have to time with a timer. _Coffee amount_ Using too much coffee can impede water flow. For a double shot, you typically use around 18-20 grams of coffee. Make sure when you tamp, the coffee is not over the inner basket line _Tamping_ If you're tamping too weakly, it can cause low pressure. You can try applying more pressure when tamping. _Limescale build-up_ If you live in a hard water area, limescale can build up in your machine and clog certain elements. Never use faucet water on these machines. Make sure your puck holes are clear. Overall use fresh beans, grind finer, and tamp harder.. that will make the pressure go up.. Also I found this machine works best with darker roasted beans. Hope this helps. If you have any more questions im here to help!! =]
@@JaiBrews odd, because I do an 18 gram basket of Stowaway light roast from passenger, and it's not runny, however, after a couple of brews in a row, I have to set the grind size to 2 to thicken it up more. Each and every roast and blend is different
@@Prato321 Yes to all, my machine is a 15 bar so it pushes out too much at a time and it is not adjustable, I found with this built in grinder and it being 15 bar I have to use a darker roast.
