V12man Posted June 23, 2016 Share Done a bit of research on the basket thing. I have read that LM baskets are the same as the VST. I didn't know about this issue but I noticed how different the baskets are that came with this machine. I will start dosing as per the weight etched on the basket from now on. I was using 18g so now just a gram down. I can now say that with the 1g saving the machine will pay for itself in about a levinty million and thirty eight years.The LM baskets made for the Strada machine are definately made by VST - some of the others are not - but the non VST baskets are much more forgiving on weight variations - especially when overdosing - the VST baskets don't like that (just my opinion) HappyMartin and the nerd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted June 24, 2016 Share Arrived homed to find this waitingWhats your address and how big are your dogs? Enjoy the nerd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted June 24, 2016 Share The LM baskets made for the Strada machine are definately made by VST - some of the others are not - but the non VST baskets are much more forgiving on weight variations - especially when overdosing - the VST baskets don't like that (just my opinion) I sometimes use a VST triple basket with my bottomless, that thing is a funny thing, its so tricky to get the dose right... but when its right, its oh so good! SimpleDom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mon-goose Posted June 24, 2016 Share My brother in law and his brother roast and do their own coffee. Here is their website if anyone is interested. They do most things coffee related. Any feedback would be useful http://www.brucoffeeroasters.co.za/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleDom Posted June 24, 2016 Share I sometimes use a VST triple basket with my bottomless, that thing is a funny thing, its so tricky to get the dose right... but when its right, its oh so good! So good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted June 24, 2016 Share For those that dont know.. VST on the right standard on the left Double vs triple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted June 24, 2016 Share For those that dont know.. VST on the right standard on the left Double vs triple. nerd, with regards to bottomless apart from looking really good on the photos, what the difference from the normal, 1. Forgive my noobness2. Is it a worthwhile investment, in terms of taste and pleasure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted June 24, 2016 Share nerd, with regards to bottomless apart from looking really good on the photos, what the difference from the normal, 1. Forgive my noobness2. Is it a worthwhile investment, in terms of taste and pleasure Yeah it looks good... hahah Its good to figure out dosing and tamping as you can see if the puck is channeling clearly with a bottomless. Meezo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted June 24, 2016 Share Yeah it looks good... hahah Its good to figure out dosing and tamping as you can see if the puck is channeling clearly with a bottomless. but then or now you must, learn to take some shots and post uhm up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted June 24, 2016 Share but then or now you must, learn to take some shots and post uhm up I only really use it when dialing in new beans.. But yes, I must! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted June 24, 2016 Share I only really use it when dialing in new beans.. But yes, I must! interesting, i think I've found my winner for bean... for now atleast always am happy to try out new ones though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted June 24, 2016 Share interesting, i think I've found my winner for bean... for now atleast always am happy to try out new ones thoughWhat beans you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMartin Posted June 24, 2016 Share The LM came with a water test kit. I ran the tests and plugs the relults into LM website and it came back as very slightly corrosive non scale forming. I have decided to run with Aquelle water in the meantime. By the images above the baskets are def VST. After all the organizing and moving around of stuff I think I deserve a coffee before I get in front of Photoshop again the nerd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenceblur Posted June 24, 2016 Share For those that dont know.. VST on the right standard on the leftDouble vs triple. Those baskets are funny things. Amongst others I have a Strada and an IMS, they both require different grind settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted June 24, 2016 Share What beans you using? Deluxe blend cheapest and most tastiest I've found, using your bro's old machine with porlex hand grinder https://www.deluxecoffeeworks.co.za/product/house-blend/ my latte art skills are terrible, however finally getting into dial with the frother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenceblur Posted June 24, 2016 Share Have to agree. That's my preference as well. Actually here now getting my stock! the nerd and Meezo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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