Hey is there somewhere I can go to learn about the modification you have?
@WillardTurner22 күн бұрын
@@noname77404 Here is where I learned about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqSbkJSjm9OYapIsi=dZ8pHnPKHRc4aQlo
@DuBstep115Ай бұрын
Tempted to buy this machine now as it sit below Silvia on Price. Pippa is 625€ and Silvia is 699€ To me it looks like better quality machine for the money than silvia while being 325€ cheaper than Profitec Go
@WillardTurnerАй бұрын
@@DuBstep115 I agree! The Profitec does have a PID, but you could add one to the Pippa.
@grahamdougherty2262 ай бұрын
I got a Dialetta Mio recently but have been unable to get a creama. Its just dark black water. My 89 dollar espresso machine has a fantastic creama. Any tips? I adjusted the boiler with the solid basket on and adjusted it to 9 bars while pump was on. Then I got a very small creama that dissappeared in 10 seconds. I'm still using my old espresso machine... Please help me!
@WillardTurner2 ай бұрын
@@grahamdougherty226 your old machine likely uses a pressurized portafilter basket. You'll know it is if there is just one tiny hole on the bottom of the basket. You'll likely need a better grinder to pair with the Mio. A better grinder will grind finer and more evenly. This will help the coffee keep pressure while brewing and give you a nice crema. I'm sure you could find a 58mm pressurized basket to use with your Mio, if you can't upgrade your grinder now.
@aTailHen4 ай бұрын
Do you have a video on how to do the PID mod?
@WillardTurner4 ай бұрын
I never added a PID to this machine, but there are plenty of videos online of folks doing it to their machines. It's really pretty much the same or very similar to a rancilio Silvia.
@dejedejsson4 ай бұрын
I was thinking of buying QM's new machine pop up, but after a little research like this video makes me doubtful. Mio is manufactured by QM and has the highest error percentage does not inspire confidence. Also saw an interview with the CEO of QM and he mentions quality is the most important thing for them far too many times to convince me that they really have good quality, too bad I liked all the features on the pop up.
@WillardTurner4 ай бұрын
The pop up is a very interesting machine. I don't think Quickmill's quality is suspect. I have been through several of their models, and the companies appear to be top-notch. I believe the issue with the Mio was a batch that had been frozen in transit. With water still in the boilers from testing, that would be a big issue. The problem with the pump mentioned here has happened with many machines, not just Quickmill.
@Hillbillyspree8 ай бұрын
I'm right now about to buy an open box diletta mio for 950 usd
@Hillbillyspree8 ай бұрын
Update: I bought it. It was just over 1k after tax. Hopefully I feel the same way about it as you do. 🤞
@yuyu9007267 ай бұрын
@@Hillbillyspreehow do you feel about it 😂
@Hillbillyspree7 ай бұрын
@@yuyu900726 I love it. Performs just as expected.
@WillardTurner4 ай бұрын
Hope you love it! I think that the 1k price point is good for this type of machine. It is put together well, has quality components, and has more useful features than any other machine in that price range I can think of.
@Hillbillyspree4 ай бұрын
@@WillardTurner I do love it. It makes amazing quality espresso.
@ericw437710 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. Have been enjoying mine for the past year, as well. Seemingly minor, but one thing I wish is that Quick Mill would just make a matching bottomless portafilter. They have one, but it's only in black.
@WillardTurner10 ай бұрын
You can get a portafilter from Amazon and just swap the handle from the spotted one. Just make sure the bolt size and length matches up!
@pitcher80411 ай бұрын
Which bottomless portafilter did you buy from Amazon?
@WillardTurner4 ай бұрын
Sorry to get back to you so late, but I can't recall. I have several bottomless portafilter purchases in my Amazon history and am not sure which one it was. However, I think it may be the "Mcbazel 58mm Coffee Bottomless Portafilter".
@mannyt706411 ай бұрын
Hey, love the video ! 1st good review of this machine. Not much available for it unfortunately. Do you know if a PID mod is available for this ? Cheers
@WillardTurner11 ай бұрын
Thanks! I don't know if a PID is available specifically for this machine, but it should be relatively straightforward to fit one. I'd use the Rancilio Silvia PID from Auber.
@mannyt706411 ай бұрын
@@WillardTurner would you consider doing the PID mod or you don’t think it’s necessary?
@WillardTurner11 ай бұрын
@@mannyt7064 I probably would, but it's not something I think everyone would care about or even notice the effects of. I care a lot about the espresso quality because I drink it straight and do a lot of delicate light roasts.
@mannyt706411 ай бұрын
@@WillardTurner if you do , please post it as I do care . It’s gonna make me decide between the Gaggia classic pro with mod or this to be honest. Which machine would you recommend between the 2?
@WillardTurner11 ай бұрын
@@mannyt7064 I don't own this machine any more, but the Pippa with the PID would be a better machine, but it is also much more expensive than the Gaggia Classic.
@morrisentertainment4630 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. What does the dimmer switch actually do? Did you install that yourself?
@WillardTurner Жыл бұрын
Hi and thanks! The dimmer switch mod I did myself, yes. The dimmer switch is a simple lightbulb circuit dimmer that can be found in most hardware stores. All it does is lower the wattage going to the pump as you turn the knob on the dimmer. The lower the wattage, the lower the pressure it produces. So with this mod, you can control the pressure at will, which let's you do all kinds of cool things with espresso profiling.
@eriche6356 Жыл бұрын
Nice video! Looking forward to your update video after your usage. I'm probably going to buy a Mio from their ebay as well.
@Valspartame_Maelstrom Жыл бұрын
buy me one too, k thx.
@WillardTurner4 ай бұрын
No update, as I sold it to upgrade to a commercial machine for a business endeavor. The person I sold it to is loving it, I hear.
@MW-df2fm Жыл бұрын
If you'd have to chose between the quickmill Pippa for 699€ and the profitec go for 810€ wich one would you chose? Especially with the PID that goes with the profitec?
@WillardTurner Жыл бұрын
If you are brewing lighter roasts often, definitely go with the Go for that PID. If you are brewing mostly medium and darker roasts and plan to steam milk often, then I think the Pippa is a great option for the big boiler and insulated steam wand.
@MW-df2fm Жыл бұрын
@@WillardTurner Thank you for your kind and fast response - i think i will go with the GO as its more future safe and does offer me more capabilty for a diverse testing of roasts :)
@WillardTurner Жыл бұрын
@@MW-df2fm I don't think you can "go" wrong with the Profitec Go. I haven't had the pleasure of using one, yet, but from what I see online, it looks like a great machine. I have upgraded my Pippa to a Diletta Mio, which is very similar to the Pippa, but with a PID controller and Thermoblock powered steam wand. This is the best of Both worlds, and I consider it to be one of the best home espresso machines for the money.
@MW-df2fm Жыл бұрын
@@WillardTurner sad thing to be said eventhough the diletta Mio is being produced in Italy (as they claim) u can not buy it in Germany, nor any nearby country 😅 Seems like I need to "go" with the GO 😊 The Diletta is a masterpiece and for this money a stunning am out of value!
@WillardTurner Жыл бұрын
@@MW-df2fm I didn't know that! The Quickmill Silvano Evo is essentially the same machine with a bit different appearance. The major difference between it and the Go, is the thermoblocks steamer, so if you aren't steaming milk often, the Go may be a better value.
@tiffanyd3390 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! There really isn’t a lot of help with this machine online. I’d love to see your cleaning process, like descaling, back flushing and any other deep cleaning you may do! Thanks again!
@WillardTurner Жыл бұрын
Hi Tiffany. No worries, the cleaning and descaling process should be the same as any other single boiler machine.
@nirvanghaempanah9410 Жыл бұрын
nice review, we bought the same machine in the same black finish few months ago and totally agree with you on the built quality. Quick one on your dimmer switch mod, have you drilled the side panel to install the dimmer, I assume this will void the warranty yeah? secondly how does this flow profiling work against the brew time golden rule i.e. 25-30 sec, do you still aim for this time or your primary objective is to hit your desired yield at lower flow rate towards the end of the shot to prevent channelling etc at say 9bar. thanks
@WillardTurner Жыл бұрын
Hi Nirvan! I'm not sure if the dimmer mod would void the warranty completely, but I'd understand if they considered it voided. I did drill the side panel, so no way out of that. My goal is always to hit my desired yield for the shot ratio I'm aiming for. Time is just a variable that is a product of that yield.
@nirvanghaempanah9410 Жыл бұрын
@@WillardTurner thanks Will for the reply, my dimmer's on its way too, couldn't find any aesthetically pleasing option at the local shops!! for the time being, I crack the steam wand open a bit to modulate the flow for pre-infusion, not as good as dimmer but better than nothing as an interim solution :) maybe I can try it at the end of the shot too!
@WillardTurner Жыл бұрын
@@nirvanghaempanah9410 That's a perfectly valid way to modulate pressure. I just disliked how much water it would waste, although I suppose you could dump it back in the tank afterward.
@nirvanghaempanah9410 Жыл бұрын
@@WillardTurner that's exactly what I do, dump the precious water back in the tank (I make my own brew water from scratch so indeed can't waste it 🤣) btw the dimmer arrived today, already installed, looks gr8 and gives amazing control over flow rate, from dripping to full flow :)
@WillardTurner Жыл бұрын
@@nirvanghaempanah9410 Great job! It is very convenient indeed, and extremely easy to install. I make my own water recipe as well. Gotta save as much as I can.
@peterward5356 Жыл бұрын
Awesome, finally a quick mill Pippa review! Hardly any info on the entry level machines like Pippa and pegaso. Thanks! Now to decide on black or chrome. Oh! Do you think it's good value without a PID?
@WillardTurner Жыл бұрын
Black all the way! My Bianca is all chrome, and while it does look extremely cool, every single spot of coffee is immediately noticeable... Regular cleaning is a must! Matte black is much cleaner looking. As far as value goes, that is very subjective, and I think it depends on your needs. If you are in the single boiler market ($1000 USD and under) and want great steam power, good looks, prosumer construction, and focus mainly on medium to dark roasts, yes I think this is a great value. If your focus is on light to medium roast espresso, I'd go with the Profitec Go, since it includes PID control. The Pippa with added flow control mod and PID, though, would probably be the best single boiler type espresso machine.