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  • #46
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    Its good isnt it! really good method to get you process down pat. without wasting too much moo juice!

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    • #47
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      Yeah, the video quality is good and you can really see what is going on.
      Interesting about using a single drop of detergent though.....

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      • #48
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        Trust me thats all you need! Trust me ;D

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        • #49
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          Hi Guys, just a heads up, if anyone is interested, i have found a single hole steam tip for my giotto premium plus on ebay, great microfoam, very happy..regards..

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          • #50
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            X Man, can you PM me the ebay link?

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            • #51
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              Hi.  Was reading the posts and thought Id add the following taken from http://www.home-barista.com/espresso-guide-frothing-milk.html


              "The milk in the pitcher should whirlpool or form a standing wave of turbulence in order to fold foam into liquid. With a one hole tip, angle the entry, and keep it close to the edge of the pitcher to rotate the milk into a whirlpool. With a multi-hole tip, point it straight down and keep it near the center of the pitcher—the hole dispersion pattern on a properly designed tip will create a whirlpool or a standing wave of turbulence for you. If your multi-hole tip does not do this, change it for another, or block some holes and convert it to slower, single hole use."

              I have 2 tips for my Lelit Combi - the original single hole and a 4 holed tip from an Electra.  In summing up, the 4 holed tip is over effective and tends to make heavily textured microfoam, which is more likely due to the wand being on a strong angle.  Sometimes I get it right, but most times its too thick for latte art. 

              It was only 2 days ago that I thought Id revert back to the old single holed tip after reading on tips, and noticed that it has a more delicate effect on the milk texturing even though it sounds quite hoarse in comparison.  It only takes several seconds of whirlpool action to create thinly textured microfoam before you need to sink the wand to reduce the effect.  At that stage I dial in the knob to reduce the amount of steam before closing it altogether.

              Out of curiosity, Id like to experiment with the 4 hole tip by making a wand thats perfectly vertical.  For now though, Im happy with the single hole.

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              • #52
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                I just recently bought a 2002 model Expobar Office Control which had a 4 hole steam tip. The result was large bubbles and then Id run out of steam before hitting the right temp. Then I tried plugging various holes with toothpicks from the inside and found 1 hole provided the most control and best end result for me.

                I then went on the hunt for 1 and 2 hole steam tips and eventually had a local coffee guy in Virginia order me some from Bombora.

                The single hole works great and I havent had success with the 2 hole just yet.

                Each machine will behave differently and every persons technique will vary as well as milk quality, volume, etc. So I think it will be handy to have a few different steam tips on hand to try when these variables change for me.

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                • #53
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                  thought id add my 2 bobs worth

                  i have a 2 and a 4 hole tip for my giotto, the 2 hole tip is hopeless, as it pushes the milk in 2 seperate directions, not worth the bother. the 4 hole tip on the other hand is perfect, although that is with 2 holes blocked. i blocked the 2 holes before i even tried it with all 4 holes clear, the reason being is that as said prior in this post, you want the milk to spin in the jug, by blocking the right holes in the tip, you push the milk in the desired direction inside the jug, allowing it to spin from the steam tip, in a circular motion around the jug, back to the tip, thus the process repeats. where you position your steam tip in your jug will dictate which holes need to be blocked, for instance i have the wand tip in what would be the bottom left section of my jug (between 7 and 8 oclock if you pictured it as a clock, with the spout being 12 hahaha) therefore in my 4 hole tip i have blocked the bottom hole, and the left hole, giving me a right angle of steam that pushes my milk in a counter clockwise direction. the direction in which your milk spins is not important, aslong as its spining, each person will find it different, its all about what works for you sorry for rambling on, i can go on a bit ;D hope this helps floks

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                  • #54
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                    My experience with the standard two hole tip of the Giotto is the absolute opposite to yours Fx3qtr. Ive been using the Giotto for quite a while now, but I had success with milk texturing from the very first attempt. Before the Giotto I had Makin Maver and Sunbeam 6910 machines neither of which were as easy for me as the Giotto.

                    Best wishes, Russell

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                    • #55
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                      Im new to coffee snobs and was wondering if anyone has tried a one-hole tip for a la pavoni euro? Got one on order from the US and hoping itll make a difference.

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                      • #56
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                        Originally posted by 3A302536666566570 link=1165628368/54#54 date=1318935174
                        Im new to coffee snobs and was wondering if anyone has tried a one-hole tip for a la pavoni euro?  Got one on order from the US and hoping itll make a difference.
                        Generally one hole tips tend to make it a lot easier, especially for beginners, to get good micro foam on smaller amounts of milk.

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                        • #57
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                          There is a technique to using any tip that come standard with any machine

                          I find the 4 hole tips to be wonderful and easy
                          See here for my technique
                          http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1220959662/0

                          Also see the video posted

                          KK

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                          • #58
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                            Thanks - will give it a go

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                            • #59
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                              Hi
                              I have just changed from a 4 hole to a 3 hole tip best move by far

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                              • #60
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                                I have the Orphan Espresso single hole tip for the Pavoni, it is a massive improvement over the standard tip which has 3 holes on an opposing angle. So yes, much more controllable 

                                The thread on mine was not perfectly machined though and leaked quite a bit until I sealed it up with plumbers thread tape.

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