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Completely normal so long as there's not clumps that have stuck to the group head.
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"geounds to be on the shower screen": Normal within reason. Generally the oilier the roast, the higher the dose and the poorer the technique, the more buildup you will get. However zero buildup should never be a "main goal" - the taste of the coffee is far more important.Originally posted by sten186 View PostAfter I pour a shot, before I backflush I can feel some grounds on my shower screen. Does this mean I am overdosing?
i know that the grinds expand but dont know if I’m over dosing.
Is it nornal for geounds to be on the shower screen? Not a lot, but enough to feel with finger tips.
Im using a 18g basket and dosing with 18g.
I cns try and dose with 16g and see if there is any difference?
You just described why I always do a quick postflush (under 5 seconds I expect) and wipe down (up?) of the grouphead between shots. Coffee grounds are like grinding paste - they will destroy seals and collars if left in situ.
I also do a preflush, mainly to get the p/f and basket up to temperature. Needless to say, that will vary in timing according to p/f temperature - and why I still prefer naked brass p/f's (they heat up quicker than stainless).
Enjoy your cuppa, keep your machine clean and all will be well.
TampIt
PS: A quick proofread of your posts before hitting "send" would make it so much easier to get your message through...
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Musica preinfusion on...still does it. And now it wants a finer grind too.
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My breville didnt do it. But my musica does. Preinfusion isnt turned on on the musica, but that is possibly the difference
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Can feel grinds on the shower screen after a pour
After I pour a shot, before I backflush I can feel some grounds on my shower screen. Does this mean I am overdosing?
i know that the grinds expand but dont know if I’m over dosing.
Is it nornal for geounds to be on the shower screen? Not a lot, but enough to feel with finger tips.
Im using a 18g basket and dosing with 18g.
I cns try and dose with 16g and see if there is any difference?Tags: None
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