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  • #16
    Originally posted by HorseFD View Post
    I've read a few times that the BZ10 can be "finicky", but with little information explaining why or how. Does anybody have any idea about this?
    Don't believe everything you read Horse, those with little skill or ability are quick to criticise.

    Haven't used the BZ10 but very much doubt Bezzera would have dud machine in their range.

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    • #17
      Thanks for all the clear and constructive comments! I'm no closer to a final decision but I'm satisfied that if I do decide to buy the BZ10 I will be getting a machine that I'm happy with. I'm probably a bit more impatient now after doing all this research so probably will just bite the bullet and buy the BZ10 soon

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      • #18
        Upgraded from a Silvia to a BZ10 (bought second hand from here) and can't fault it - fantastic machine.

        The fast heat up time is really good. If guests rock up unexpectedly you can simply flip the machine on and buy the time every sits down and gets comfortable you can start pulling shots.

        Recovery time between shots is good - the only time I've struggled is using the hot water dispenser a few times consecutively in a row as you end up pulling too much fresh water into the boiler so it takes a little longer to recover.

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        • #19
          I am looking at a BZ10 , can any owners confirm how long the heat up time is under real conditions ? Thanks

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          • #20
            Originally posted by buderim11 View Post
            I am looking at a BZ10 , can any owners confirm how long the heat up time is under real conditions ? Thanks
            Ive had mine for around 18 months. I'd say 10-12 minutes.

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            • #21
              Originally posted by HorseFD View Post
              I've read a few times that the BZ10 can be "finicky", but with little information explaining why or how. Does anybody have any idea about this?
              From what I recall there was some discussion regarding the thermostat controlled electric cartridge heating elements in the BZ10 group-head. Apparently the thermostat had a decent operating temperature dead band which was said to allow overheating of the group-head at times. This can also happen on some E61 Hx machines if the thermosyphon circuit isn't calibrated properly by design or through service mods.

              There was some experimenting with replacing the thermostat with an RTD sensor and adding a PID on a Bezzera Strega Lever which uses a similar group-head heating system as per this link - https://coffeesnobs.com.au/brewing-e...ra-strega.html

              more on this type of mod - https://www.home-barista.com/levers/...ga-t41686.html

              I seem to remember that Casa Espresso used to sell a BZ10 with PID which probably had this sort of mod. Anthony could confirm if he sees this.

              Just found this. See post #6 by Casa Espresso - https://coffeesnobs.com.au/brewing-e...ra-magica.html
              Last edited by CafeLotta; 2 May 2019, 08:19 PM. Reason: Corrections.

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