Re: Newbie: my coffee is very bitter
Nothing wrong with the Silvia if it does that, (the steam/water in the first 5 secs or so after a heating cycle) this is why PID controllers are so popular, they keep temperature in the boiler much more stable compared to the standard setup.
Common problem is what you are experiencing.
Cheapest way to manage is the temperature surfing method = time the heating cycle, and pull shot 30-60 secs after, depending on what tastes best to you,
Next easiest way is to fit a temp probe from a digital multimeter or similar and monitor boiler temp, then you can pull shots at your preferred start temp, and you can manually force temp a bit with some practice.
Best way, is to fit a PID controller, set your desired temp and it does it for you,
yes it is a bit costly, but it makes a good machine great!
Bullitt
Originally posted by stuartgrant link=1213255556/0#13 date=1213326140
Common problem is what you are experiencing.
Cheapest way to manage is the temperature surfing method = time the heating cycle, and pull shot 30-60 secs after, depending on what tastes best to you,
Next easiest way is to fit a temp probe from a digital multimeter or similar and monitor boiler temp, then you can pull shots at your preferred start temp, and you can manually force temp a bit with some practice.
Best way, is to fit a PID controller, set your desired temp and it does it for you,
yes it is a bit costly, but it makes a good machine great!
Bullitt

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