It is a very good choice.it is basically a smart heat exchange machine.the option to work in BTC mode is a huge benefit. I would highly recommend it.

@@olpak30 Thanks for your response. Yes, it looks like a brilliant choice. Rgds from Canada.

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Just a guard. It made of wood easy install. Keep me from hitting the head with the filter handle

@@olpak30 where did you get it? Also when you steam your milk… what is the resting pressure before steam and what does it drop to when you steam?? Thanks

@@marcusjn74 I am working in BTC mode.in this mode the machine is measuring and controlling the temperature right next to the group head.which means the boiler pressure is pretty low somewhere at 0.9.before steaming. I am activating the boiler to reach the maximum pressure of 1.5.it takes around 10 seconds. In this way, I’m getting consistence results with the espresso shot and afterwards with the steaming.

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