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Thanks for watching and for the comment! I've since moved on to a different grinder (the Varia VS3, which I'd happily recommend), but I wouldn't advise going strapless on the Encore. It moved too much and I ended up putting the detent back in. Happy I could help! And jeez, the wingnut came off during grinding? That sounds terrifying...

It's possible you're not doing anything wrong. What happens if you wait a bit before removing the portafilter? I'm talking like 10 seconds - enough time to stir the espresso and rinse off the spoon. Also, a little liquid in the portafilter might be normal in your machine if you're using a double-walled (pressurized) basket - I would think the small amount of water in there plus no more pressure from the machine may have the surface tension to prevent draining.

Thank you so much - and good luck on your journey!

I believe it's aluminum but I'm not 100% sure. Based on the weight and characteristics alone though I think it's likely aluminum.

Sounds like you need to grind finer and maybe pay more attention to distribution. Fluffing up and declumping your grounds is super important, and I found the needle distribution tools to be very helpful.

Did you find a solution just got mine and same problem :(

@@jordanfrancis129 Yeah, I've started pressing the 1-cup/2-cup button for 7-8 seconds before releasing it, which seems to increase the water pressure. I also switched to using pre-ground espresso coffee, so I'm not sure how it would work with the Baratza Encore grinder, but it might be worth trying.

@@justinetek6332 thank you

Nope! Mine worked like that out of the box.

I've never used the Bambino, but I think they're fairly similar except for the milk frothing wand on the Plus. I picked the Plus because it offered the option of making lattes - if versatility doesn't matter to you and you're ONLY going to drink espresso, the regular Bambino will likely be fine for you.

I try to keep it as consistent as possible so I enjoy it the same every time, and I never put milk and sugar in my coffee. But to each their own! The only thing that matters making coffee is that you enjoy it - and I enjoy the ritual and consistency. 😊

It's what Baratza themselves say to do 🤷‍♂️ Like I said, the bolt is reverse-threaded, so the motor spins in the same direction as you'd tighten the nut. It will fully tighten as you use it.

its left handed threaded you liberal.

@@bonedyone what a weird response lol

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@@CorpseGrin learning something is not an L. maybe it is for dumb people.

Great question! I should be thinking about that more - I don't. I no longer use a 3d printed distribution tool, but I still use the funnel. I would think - perhaps incorrectly, I'm not sure - the coffee is touching it for so little time, under no heat and with no liquid, that any potential leeching into the grounds would be very minimal. But that's a good call, I should definitely think more about that. My dad printed these for me, so I'll ask him what he's using for filament and what the recommendations are. I do know some 3d printing filament is labeled as food safe specifically, and I think my dad has some, but I'm not 100% sure on these parts. Thank you!

Good point! From what I've read, the ESP still doesn't solve the grounds retention issues, which is a major problem if you switch coffee or types of coffee on a regular basis.

There's a calibration screw on the collar, and if you didn't put it back in the same place it could be off.

Thanks for the reply. I will say that in my case, I didn't have the drive gear set flush. Once I fixed that, no problems!@@rileydmcdonald

@@rileydmcdonald Hi! Is this somewhere on the video? Is it the black piece you took off? I did all this and seem to have the same problem

The calibration screw is in the white collar part, but it sounds like the previous commenter

It sounds like Matthew (the previous commenter) didn't have the drive gear seated properly, so make sure all your parts are set in tightly. If that doesn't work, the calibration screw is on the side of the white collar on the grinder. Baratza themselves have great videos showing how to calibrate your grinder. I didn't get into that because this didn't require messing with the calibration, at least for me.

I've heard it is, but I have no experience with it myself. The grind adjustment settings are different on the ESP, but I think the design of the chute and innards are the same - and that means you're going to have a lot of grounds stuck in it. Retention was a big problem for me, and I don't think they've fixed that in the ESP.

Yes and no! I'd probably get a more snug fit with a 3D printed one, but the plastic tends to get very static-heavy and grinds stick to it. Plus I'd want it to be heavier, so I'd have to put weights in it. I have a calibrated tamper with a spring in it I bought on Amazon and it works great. Worth the money!

At the time I bought this, I don't think Breville had bought Baratza and their grinders weren't as good. Now that would be a decent option though, you're right! That said, since I made this video I upgraded my grinder to a Varia VS3 and I like it a LOT better. It's more consistent for espresso and I can switch between espresso and filter coffee no problem. It also looks and sounds way better and is designed for single dosing. I'd highly recommend it over the Encore or the Barista pro. Actually, based on sale prices right now and what I got my Bambino for ($430 Canadian on sale at Best Buy, but that was years ago), it was actually cheaper to get a Bambino Plus and a Varia VS3 than it is to buy a Barista Pro. Based on the current prices it's almost the same price, and I'd rather have a standalone grinder than something built in anyway.

@@rileydmcdonald really nice, but barista pro is is still a better buy. Not saying your setup is not good enough, just the m2 burrs (Encore ESP) is a very capable grinder and being offered at a bargain. Barista Pro goes on sale very often. And if anyone ever updates their grinder, it’s not a bad idea to keep a spare grinder!

Happy I could help! Thanks for watching :)

Same. I just got the Bambino Plus and this was extremely helpful.

Very happy I could help! Thanks for watching

Glad to hear it - you're very welcome!

I wouldn't imagine so, but I've never done the testing. In theory it could if the metal of the double spout was cooler than the rest of the machine... Apparently temperature variations make a difference, but I haven't experienced it.

I do, and actually I use both. I have a new grinder now (video coming about that), but even before the new grinder I had a WDT tool (a 3D printed one with acupuncture needles in it), plus a spinning distribution tool. The combination of them seems to do wonders, in my experience

I use the exact same setup too, and couldn't agree more about the grind size. Breville says you should start at an 8 for espresso, but I've found that all of my 8s channel like crazy, so 6 is where I hover now! You can double check how well your shots are actually pulling by using a bottomless portafilter, but it gets messy if you get the grind size wrong haha. Some trial and error there :P

@@jessactor Oooh, I see! That helps a ton :D I been fiddling it with a few weeks now and sometimes I get a decent shot other times it's wildly off like I have yet to get a shot I can drink or sip normally lol I just bought a portafilter :D I am waiting for it to come in. I will try a 6, that will probably be a lot better :) thank you! Definitely trial and error haha :P

It's a tough go with the single walled stuff! Need a really good grinder to pull it off.

@@rileydmcdonald TBH right now, I'll just hang onto my Cuisinart grinder it has been a workhorse. Besides the Breville smart grinder pro at $240 is a little out of my price range at the moment. Not that it won't be a future purchase. Enjoyed your video and subbed. Just curious what dosing funnel you use? Also Would you recommend the calibrated tamper? Yikes $600 for a grinder. I would have a hard time justifying that to my wife. ; )

Thanks for watching and subscribing! I've got a review coming in the next couple months of the Varia VS3, which is $399 and has been absolutely incredible (with a couple minor hiccups). That one is maybe easier to justify! Haha. I do like the calibrated tamper, yeah. Kinda takes the guesswork out of tamping, which is really nice

I came to the comments to check if anyone else heard that 🤣

Same here

As soon as I hit the button. So I'm including the time it takes for the water to get to the coffee, then low-pressure pre-infusion, then the high pressure pumping.

@@rileydmcdonald the timing should be 30s or less?

Thank you! Good eye - it is indeed a Swatch! I bought it in Paris in 2009 - if you Google "Swatch Club Grems" you'll find it.

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed 😊