The steamer issues

dell

Hi,

i'm sorry i'm very new in using the home espresso machine.
i'm using a 15 bar pump driven machine.
I would like to know is it normal if there is water squirting out of the steamer?
when the water comes out, i'll let it run out and start over but after a while the steam runs our the waters comes out again. is it broken?
Thanks guys.

Lovey

G'day Dell, it would help to know what sort of machine you have. Steve.

dell

Hi Steve, Well , think you won't know this brand, its locally assembled , the maker's name is Morgan(pumps from Italy). very simple/basic machine. well anyway i complaint & they are replacing a new unit for me. other tht, i have a 25 secs flow of rat tail flow and do i

blanyon

The rat tail flow sounds pretty good as for the 60mls that is a standard amount you would expect from a double (approx 18g) basket. What you should be aiming for is what tastes good to you I would recommend you go and do some training so you can see what you should be aiming for and ask lots of questions.

dell

the more i read about making a good cuppa, i'm not too sure how it goes, i'm actually a milk based or cappucino coffee lover, so far as for taste i'm kinda satisfied at this moment and upon comparing with Starbucks i think mine taste better :D . to all the Experts/Coffee Masters, From the pics, what do you think? wat to improve? Thanks

askthecoffeeguy

Hey dell, welcome to the forum what sized baskets (how much coffee does the handle hold) are you using most likely they are seven grams for a single and fourteen for a double on a domestic machine - I would dispense with the single group altogether and only use the double to get the most out of your coffee also what coffee are you using? freshly ground (and by that I mean ground to order) is best - and coffee which is less than three weeks old (since date of roast) is best! where are you located?  If you cant grind to order you can at least purchase fresh beans in small quantities and have them ground for your machine - and I think you will notice a much improved result also given that domestic machines lack the "omph" of bigger, commercial machines, I would recommend cutting your shots shorter - say to 45ml max from a double pour - as any more is likely to only scold the coffee would be keen to see more photos as your coffee journey progresses! Cheers, PAt