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I have been long pressing the 2 shot button to trigger pre infusion and then manually stop when yield is 38g. Should i start the timer at the moment I press the button or when the pump sound changes after pre infusion?
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I also purchased the IMS basket from blue Star. It took less than two weeks to arrive in the mail.
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RenWid Did you get your IMS competizione from Blue Star Coffee (EU)? How did you go with the shipping, how much was it?Originally posted by WoweeZowee View PostWhat bottomless portafilters are people using? Seems to be some cheap/well reviewed options around but also consistent reporting that the fit isn’t great which is holding me back.
I am also rocking the Breville Bambino Plus + Smart Grinder Pro combo, and has been keen on trying a different filter basket (haven't decided whether to get the IMS or Pesado).
Thanks!
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@renwild thanks I’ve just ordered the same Portafilter. I’ve already got a Pesado basket.
Picked up the generic looking distributor/tamper they all seem to sell as well.
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Am I correct in assuming that portafilters fitting the Bambino Plus will also fit the standard Bambino?
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I bought a Neouza from Amazon, thinking that I would start with something cheap to see if I could live with the change to the Bambino+. Not only does it fit better than the Brevuille original (no need to hold the machine when inserting) but the 25+g basket that it came with is better than the Breville single walls, though I have aready bought an IMS competizione (had to order it from Ireland), which in my opinion is the most important mod, after a good grinder.
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I bought one from Seven Trees Coffee in Perth. Works fine, have not had any issues with it.
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There was a post on reddit a few days ago of a cheap one that had snapped off where the handle joined the main part of the portafilter. Would have been fun to get out of the machine!
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Lance Hendrick posted an instagram story where he did the dimmer switch mod on the bambino plus. Which essentially controls the current to the pump allowing for manual control of the flow rate and pressure from the pump.
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I bought one off amazon which fits okay. A really good bottomless filter you can find here: https://pesado.com.au/collections/nakedOriginally posted by WoweeZowee View PostWhat bottomless portafilters are people using? Seems to be some cheap/well reviewed options around but also consistent reporting that the fit isn’t great which is holding me back.
I have the dual spout version as I wanted something that could split shots better than the provided one that came with the Bambino Plus. Fits really well into this machine and I assume the bottomless version would be the same.
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What bottomless portafilters are people using? Seems to be some cheap/well reviewed options around but also consistent reporting that the fit isn’t great which is holding me back.
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I replaced the stock shower screen with the IMS shower screen (this is different to the IMS basket), so far I wouldn't say it is worth it and am thinking of returning it. I notice more channelling in the centre of the puck after I pull a shot. To compensate I have to reduce the dose so that the puck isn't as close to the shower screen.
I'll pull a few more shots before deciding to return it.
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