Nice video! Is this machine plumb in only?

Avoiding portafilter sneeze by pulling the lever? Simple, but clever actually.

Are the grinds fluffy on the Major?

Can I use the lever to choose different pressures and create my own profile ? or just control the preinfusion like you did and the rest is pretty much the same pressure profile ?

How do u compare the flavor of the espresso from the gs3 to the londinium ? And which one did you like more ?

I saw that u had the gs3 before how do u compare it to the londinium?

omg that must be robur,,,,looks massive, much bigger than major

does that mazzer major have the signs of use or i can't really see it properly

Strangely compelling viewing

Nice setup - what hopper is that on the mazzer?

Great video and mod. I know I am way too many years late to comment but I want to do something similar with my major. How did you get the funnel to aim into the portafilter? Did you replace the stick major portafilter fork? Also, how do you get the switch to work without the two micro-switches?I guess my question is, how do you disconnect that circuit on the board where the wires are on the bottom of the grinder. Very interested to hear your advice. Thanks

Is that a de clumping device in that doser?

Please Help! I have a chance to get a Super Jolly for a REAL good price. Do you think it's reasonable to grind small batches at a time, like for a fine drip automatic maker? Or would I be pulling the doser lever a thousand times every morning??

in US just $8000, in china main land will be $9000 WAOO

i think super rich man will get this l am not super l still can get this but it will takes me a little bit longer to budget

nicely done. Am starting to fall for the Londinium!

Very nice! Thanks for posting this. Great spot there too with the windows!

Dual boiler: steam and pull at the same time. :)

holly s**t it's LOUD!

I have a machine with a similar sized boiler and steam capacity, and i also use a fairly restrictive 2 hole steam tip, because it gives time to develop good milk texture. Although its slightly faster than in this vide. If i revert to the 4 hole tip the machine came with, it creates a jug of foam in about 15 seconds! which isn't ideal

@tetheledagmailcom. Good for you! It's probably because I was using the GoldPro steam tip which is much slower but the micro foam is much improved. This video was made before I changed the steam valve and wand. The later video's shows much better steam performance.

ive got an old goitto too, and mime steams faster and hotter too, thought you would burn your hand it took so long..:)

Where did you get your valve and no burn steam wand? Did you modify the hot water valve too? Thanks

@CoffeeSlave01 Ok I will check out your other videos. I have a 1 group commercial Brasilia Roma Cappuccino. I only have a video of my Gaggia Classic up at the moment but will get one up of this machine. Regards Chris

@hugecookiemonster. Thank you. This video is from before I changed the steam valve and stearm arm. This Giotto is from 2000 and a lot has happened since then. I have another video in here with steaming after the replacement. The newer Rockets have much more steam power.

Good video! Do the Rockets really take that long to steam milk? My machine steams in less than half that and the boiler is only 0.2 litres bigger than yours.

@canuckcoffeegeek. That should be possible but I guess it depends a bit on what exactly it is you want to see?

Impressive set-up! Would it be possible to receive close-up photos of the set-up, including details of the parts used. I am looking to do something similar with my ECM Giotto - older model.

@jrcbago. Yes, definitely too long. Between 20-40 sec is normal but i tasted ok ;-)

that was a whole minute. isn't that a bit too long for brewing?

@winelover215. Yes and with drain from drip tray.

Is your machine plumbed in?

@TheSampleLife. Thanks mate!

@TerribleTony. Yes, I know. Original sound had background music with copyright, so it was taken out by KZbin. Check my other video - they have original sound ;-)

@jferbie2000 : Thank you!

You have a really nice setup.

@valicourt . A quick water back flush after each consecutive shot(s). Chemical back flush once a week.

Hi, do you back flush after every shot or just once a day?? Cheers W

@markpianoman. Thanks mate!

Sweet set-up.

@jackal2513 Are you referring to what he does BEFORE tamping? If so, that's referred to as the Stockfleths move. He already mitigated the tendency of the Mazzer doser to "throw left" by rotating the PF during dosing but he can further ensure even distribution with this technique. It has definitely helped me reduce channeling "donut" extractions by producing a slightly heavier distribution along the perimeter. Also great if you downdose.

Thanks! I'd pick the VBM in a heart beat.

Sweet. Thinking of getting an SJ. Found a great deal when buying one with a machine. Now I am trying to decide between VBM DoubleDomo and Isomac Mondiale. Happy pulling!

@adimperial. For more steam I would recommend changing the steam valve (Izzo ball joint valve fits) together with a no-burn steam arm. There's a standard no-burn arm out there used on the Giotto/Cellini Premium, QuickMill Andrea and the new Izzo Vivi/Alex.

@adimperial. The Vario and Super Jolly is superior to the Mini. The Vario may have the advantage as a multipurpose grinder for the novice (espresso+french press and drip) but as experienced user you would probably prefer a dedicated espresso grinder. The timer is great on the Vario but the Super Jolly will outlast it hands down.

@adimperial. Thanks! Congrats on your Giotto! Seems like an OK price if it hasn't been used. With a little care this baby should serve you for years.

Would you recommend changing the steamwand? Would a different hot water wand mod make a difference? Thanks again.

I have a Mazzer Mini I used with my Silvia. Should I sell it and get a Baratza Vario? I'm kicking myself because someone locally (a caterer) wanted to trade her Super Jolly for a Mini. I declined b/c I liked the size of the Mini. :( I didn't know it was a superior grinder. I just thought it was a bigger version of the same grinder.

Great vid! I just bought the exact same machine virtually new from someone who used it a couple of times then kept it in his pantry for the past few years. Is $700 after shipping a decent price? (initially 900, but he took 200 off since I thought I was buying the Premium, according to his auction picture. I love your style and routine-I'll try my best to copy it.. It will probably take me 30 minutes to do what you did in 5.) ps: Why do you bleed the steamwand before pulling the shot. thx

Yes it's simply wiping grinds off the rim of basket.