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  • Juvv
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    Correct me if I'm wrong but the preinfusion time is capped at 1 second out of the factory right? so if you want more than 1 second, why not just turn the paddle to "on", let the preinfusion start, switch it to off for the amount you want then turn it back on? Its going to add at least another second doing that, and put more water into it but it's a cheap way of getting more hehe.

    Ive tried different preinfusion times as I own an lever (elektra) and i personally don't see a huge amount of difference. Could be just my bad pallet though?

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  • Pretzal
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    Bummer. I hadn't heard that he'd stopped. Had one day hoped that I might get it for my machine...

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  • PhatBoy
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    Rick isn't doing this mod anymore.

    I think any machine that has the mod done could and should become a bit of a collectors item in a way.

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  • artman
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    Once you get past a decent level of machine (which does not need to be pricey) the differences compared to output is marginal but what price do you put on the feelgood factor, having what you want, fun to operate etc. An HSV is not that much faster (especially in practical terms) than a base v8 commodore, but it has a different look / fell etc. the $/gain graph tapers off. Cant beat new toys and gadgets though!!

    Cheers

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  • PhatBoy
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    Dying to get this done. But does the coffee taste 2k better though? I’m trying to justify it. The standard PID wheel is an absolute joke. Where’s the centre point to know what temp your at?

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  • Javed
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    Originally posted by kwantfm View Post
    Post #83 in this thread.
    Thanks very much. I was just hoping for potentially one showing the actual paddle action and from say the front or side of the machine to see workflow etc. Cheers.
    Last edited by Javed; 12 December 2017, 08:55 PM.

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  • kwantfm
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    Originally posted by Javed View Post
    I would love to see a video of an extraction with this machine if anybody has one I could check out? I'm co wondering having a LMLM and would most likely want it modded but very hard up here in QLD to organise. I am comparing against a gs3 mp (new one with the conical valve) which I also cannot get my hands on to try! I will be trialling a stock LMLM tomorrow but have a feeling the modded machine will be significantly better?
    Post #83 in this thread.

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  • Javed
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    I would love to see a video of an extraction with this machine if anybody has one I could check out? I'm co wondering having a LMLM and would most likely want it modded but very hard up here in QLD to organise. I am comparing against a gs3 mp (new one with the conical valve) which I also cannot get my hands on to try! I will be trialling a stock LMLM tomorrow but have a feeling the modded machine will be significantly better?

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  • matth3wh
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    Great machine! Hoping you can post some video of it in action to make us all jealous 🤣

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  • Jono_Willmer
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    Originally posted by boontsien View Post
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    Absolutely Awesome!!! CONGRATS!

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  • boontsien
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    Lucky new owner of this beast! Been loving making coffee on it and the preinfusion just makes it soo much easier
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  • kwantfm
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    I've posted a very rough video of an extraction using a bottomless portafilter on Instagram.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BQWP3iwF4R7/

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  • BalthazarG
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    Chris, while we're on the subject, I'm very keen to ask how you personally feel the new Izzo 'Valexia' measures up in performance to the modded Linea Mini?

    I'm not normally one to invite fruitless comparisons between machines, especially as it potentially leads to cock strutting from members who have only ever operated/owned one or the other.

    However, the fact remains you've had hands-on experience with each model. Also, it seems there's no local sponsors in Perth who stock either machine. So I can't, as you might put it, get "away from the keyboard, and onto those feet".
    Last edited by BalthazarG; 4 January 2017, 08:45 PM.

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  • BalthazarG
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    Originally posted by Talk_Coffee View Post
    Nope- one of the biggies is that the stock version positively lives to channel unless dose and distribution are bang on. The mod makes for a far more forgiving machine before even considering cup quality.
    That's very reassuring, because I heard the non-modded Mini is extremely unforgiving of barista clumsiness. I think I'd prefer a Rickrolled Mini to a Linea Mini.

    What we seem to have here is the Australian coffee world's best kept secret. I wonder what La Marzocco would make of the fact that Mr Bond is single-handedly revolutionising their models?

    Probably best they stay clueless.

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