Video: Test and calibrate your machine with an espresso simulator
When you test your espresso machine to see if it's working correctly, you shouldn't use real coffee. That's because each real coffee puck is slightly different: you have to make a “simulated espresso” using a “puck simulator basket”. How do you know if the problem is you, your grinder, or your machine? This basket will act as if it actually has coffee in it and simulate the flow of a light, medium or dark roast. But if your machine doesn't give you the temperature, flow or pressure you were expecting, you know the machine is at fault. If you have two or more machines (or several group heads) you can exactly compare them to each other. You can use the puck simulator basket to calibrate one machine (or group head) to behave the same as the other.
Decent offers two models of espresso simulator baskets. The 0.2mm basket is more appropriate for simulating (or calibrating to) medium to dark roasted coffee. The 0.3mm is more appropriate for simulating (or calibrating to) lightly roasted coffee. We'll show you how to use an espresso simulator in this video.
https://decentespresso.com/basket
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AI Summary:
The video discusses the benefits of using a “puck simulator basket” on the Decent Espresso machine to save coffee and test espresso profiles. Key points include:
- The simulator mimics coffee pucks, allowing calibration and profile testing without wasting coffee.
- It comes in two sizes: 0.2mm (for medium to dark roasts) and 0.3mm (for light roasts).
- The baskets help ensure consistent performance across machines, especially in cafes.
- These baskets are made with precision laser cutting, ensuring accurate hole sizes for various flow rates.
- The baskets can also be used for infusions, such as fresh herbs or spices.
Key Insights:
- Save coffee while testing profiles.
- Two sizes for different roast types (0.2mm and 0.3mm).
- Useful for calibrating espresso machines.
- Standard 58mm size works with most machines.
- Can be used for quick infusions.
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Updated 2023/03/21