Now I've gone and done it: The Ponte Vecchio Lusso Thread.

[John F]

+1 on the above.

I was very reluctant to move away from the 2oz pump driven shot. I initially needed the second pull for shot volume reasons.

These things become less important as you discover other things.

You are on a journey.

[headchange4u]

Just out of curiosity, what is the pressure setting that you PVL owners prefer? Mine is at a little over 1.

[staylor]

Pretty much where I have mine, but that doesn't mean we are both at the same pressure as the gauges might be reporting differently. Just try and get it setup so you have enough boiler pressure to create good milk and that will put you in the right ballpark for shot temps.

[headchange4u]

Pretty much where I have mine, but that doesn't mean we are both at the same pressure as the gauges might be reporting differently. Just try and get it setup so you have enough boiler pressure to create good milk and that will put you in the right ballpark for shot temps.

I'm getting fantastic steaming capabilities, but I question the setting because when I drop the lever to clean the group head screen, I get steam shooting out as well as water dribbles. My hot water dispensing wand on the right also has a lot of pressure coming out, basically forcefully spewing hot water and steam at the same time. This may be normal; I just don't know.

[sosha]

Love the tamper!   Anything that's "one of a kind" rocks my world. [emoji12]

[BoldJava]

... Anything that's "one of a kind" rocks my world. [emoji12]

Even Yakster?

[sosha]

You called this one:

[John F]

I vote leave your pressure alone unless/until you have an instinctive reason to change it AND an expected outcome of what changing it will do.

And forget what anybody else is set at. This machine isn't like others. Its got a say of its own....

[staylor]

Pretty much where I have mine, but that doesn't mean we are both at the same pressure as the gauges might be reporting differently. Just try and get it setup so you have enough boiler pressure to create good milk and that will put you in the right ballpark for shot temps.

I'm getting fantastic steaming capabilities, but I question the setting because when I drop the lever to clean the group head screen, I get steam shooting out as well as water dribbles. My hot water dispensing wand on the right also has a lot of pressure coming out, basically forcefully spewing hot water and steam at the same time. This may be normal; I just don't know.

Only way to find out what you like is to do an A/B comparison with the current setting and a decreased pressure setting. I drilled a small hole in the side of my case for that very reason.

[jspain]

Jason,

My pressure is just the same as your's and my results are great. Your description of the pressure during the cleaning process is also similar to mine. However, I've never tried to adjust mine for comparison and always have stayed with the factory set.....

[headchange4u]

Only way to find out what you like is to do an A/B comparison with the current setting and a decreased pressure setting. I drilled a small hole in the side of my case for that very reason.

Why the hole?


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[staylor]

Only way to find out what you like is to do an A/B comparison with the current setting and a decreased pressure setting. I drilled a small hole in the side of my case for that very reason.

Why the hole?


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Because the way my interior is setup, the pressurestat is accessible for adjustments through that hole by using a skinny screwdriver.

[headchange4u]

I see. Mine is right on top, clearly visible when you remove the warming tray.

I think I'm getting better and better at steaming milk. I'm sure you've heard about coffee strong enough to hold up a spoon, but how about milk strong enough to hold up a stir stick? I made my latte this morning, put in a dab of sugar, and then turned around to talk to a co worker. Turned back to see this:

[staylor]

Microfoam, good enough to replace Graphene. ;-)

[jspain]

Now for the art work!!!!!!!