Hi Reiss,
I just wanted to let you know the L1 arrived in perfect condition (order ****). I pulled 7 shots dialing it in. The first several were ok ( still better than what I can get locally), but the last 2 were the sweetest, most complex shots I’ve ever had. It was so good I had to sit down. What a beautiful piece of engineering. Thank you!
I also wanted to let you know that somehow I ended up with an extra bottomless portafilter. It was in the package with the extra seals and double spouted portafilter I ordered. When I saw it, I immediately thought that something was wrong as I knew from the unpacking/setting up video you did that it was in the box that was in with the machine. Sure enough, one was in that box too. Let me know where I should send it and to whom and I’ll try my best to get it out soon (I’m working all weekend, so it would have to be early next week).
I am currently using a voodoodaddy modded OE Pharos for a grinder. It produces beautiful fluffy grinds, but hand grinding is getting old. I genuinely feel like it has the absolute worst ergonomics known to man. Financially, it’ll probably be about 2 months before I can buy a new grinder, and I’d like to get a Compak E8. So I have a question. When the time comes, would it be possible for you get a get a 120 volt E8, with the lucidate burrs, in polished aluminum? I know the lead time is 5 weeks for any finish other than matte black, but I am not sure of the availability of the 120 volt models for you. In the US, the red speed burrs are not available, and of the companies selling the E8, it is only available in matte black ( no special orders). Most only have the 2 dosing timings as well. I’d much rather have the 3, like the ones you sell. I’d appreciate it if you could let me know if it’s something that you would be able to do.
Thanks again for the wonderful machine!
Best Regards,
Jonathan Williams
And my reply:
hi jonathan
thank you for taking the time to write
keep the extra PF, its not worth mucking around with
yes, i plan to stock 120V matt black red speed E8s, and to be honest i would think hard before you opt for a polished aluminium one as i have had polished aluminium E10 and E8 and i would not make that mistake again
why? they are an absolute dog to clean
but yes, we can special order anything if you are prepared to wait for it
kind regards
reiss.