Mini Vivaldi V1 initial setup
Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 1:38 pm
Hi everyone from Ukraine.
I've just got my new machine, serious one this time.
I'm quite noobie in the coffee world but already know a lot.
My previous machine was Silvia V5 which I sold because of desire of dual boiler baby.
Ok, so let's start :)
So, I got NEW Mini Vivaldi V1, yes, correct, this is V1 ( has 5 degree temperature scale, 3 hole steam tip, etc). I had it delivered directly from Italy, most probably directly from factory. Anyway, I guess no one made initial setup there, except La Spaziale factory.
1. So, looks like my machine does not have temperature offset, right? I've seen most of you set offset to +2-3°. Is it true that my temperature display shows boiler temp? Does it mean, more or less I'll need to set 95° to get 92° as output? Unfortunately I do not have that precise thermometer to make practical measurements :( What would you advise based on experience and knowledge?
2. What is your recommendation of brew ratio? I know, it's a matter of taste but there are more or less medium settings. I ask because James Hoffman in his book advices to start with 1:2. Isn't it too strong? I use Rancilio Rocky as grinder btw and noticed that for Mini the grind should be much more finer.
3. I read, most of you use 16g dose. Does 18g still fit double basket? Without touching the bolt of course.
4. How to check if I have pre-infusion? I guess I do not as I did not order this option.
5. For those who has no pre-infusion, what is your typical time before you see coffee flow on dual portafilter (after you switch on the water delivery)
Thanks guys!
I've just got my new machine, serious one this time.
I'm quite noobie in the coffee world but already know a lot.
My previous machine was Silvia V5 which I sold because of desire of dual boiler baby.
Ok, so let's start :)
So, I got NEW Mini Vivaldi V1, yes, correct, this is V1 ( has 5 degree temperature scale, 3 hole steam tip, etc). I had it delivered directly from Italy, most probably directly from factory. Anyway, I guess no one made initial setup there, except La Spaziale factory.
1. So, looks like my machine does not have temperature offset, right? I've seen most of you set offset to +2-3°. Is it true that my temperature display shows boiler temp? Does it mean, more or less I'll need to set 95° to get 92° as output? Unfortunately I do not have that precise thermometer to make practical measurements :( What would you advise based on experience and knowledge?
2. What is your recommendation of brew ratio? I know, it's a matter of taste but there are more or less medium settings. I ask because James Hoffman in his book advices to start with 1:2. Isn't it too strong? I use Rancilio Rocky as grinder btw and noticed that for Mini the grind should be much more finer.
3. I read, most of you use 16g dose. Does 18g still fit double basket? Without touching the bolt of course.
4. How to check if I have pre-infusion? I guess I do not as I did not order this option.
5. For those who has no pre-infusion, what is your typical time before you see coffee flow on dual portafilter (after you switch on the water delivery)
Thanks guys!