Originally posted by jymorgan
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Some HX machine may require a cooling flush.
I don't have a HX machine, I have a PIDed single boiler. While I can get good results with it there is still some inconsistency, particularly when pulling multiple shots, some with milk and some without.
One of the main reasons, I believe, is due to the relatively small boiler (250ml) which would be very similar to the one in the Lelits (somebody please correct me if I am wrong).
I would argue that any new HX is likely to be more consistent, and they all have a much larger boiler.
I should probably add that my inconsistent results are only really noticeable when drinking espresso. With any milk based drinks the inconsistencies are pretty well masked.
If you drink mainly milk based drinks a HX or double boiler will make your life easier than any single boiler.
The Lelit Combi will definitely have a smaller footprint than separate machine and grinder, and if this is critical, is just about your only option.
I haven't used one but a NS Oscar 1 may be in your price range and many people seem happy with it.
Although you want to buy new, there is really not much risk in purchasing a second hand grinder, particularly if you do so through this forum and can inspect/test it before purchase.
Apart from possibly requiring new burrs not too much is likely to go wrong.


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