IS THIS THE BEST HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE?: What You Didn't Know About The Breville Dual Boiler

Many people who jump into coffee tend to not give Breville products the time of day, mostly due to two things: 1) their aesthetic and 2) their reputation as a kitchen appliance brand.
While these are valid, they should not detract one from doing one's due diligence in researching every aspect of every machine.
NOTICE- none of this are approved by or endorsed by Breville. Do these mods are your own risk. They could void your warranty.
On top of the incredible features listed in the video, here are some I didn't hit:
a) There is a GS3 mod one can perform if they don't want to lose the hot water spigot. Check the following link: www.home-barista.com/espresso...
b) More about the heat stability- HX line goes through the steam boiler to the brew boiler. The brew boiler itself and the group head heater are all PID controlled. (thanks, @shaysub from EAF)
c) Not a bunch of proprietary parts. Instead, most parts are easily repairable. Check Peter Russel's BDB Mods and Maintenance thread here: www.home-barista.com/espresso...
d) Can add a replacement flow control valve that allows for finer control over flow rate (thanks, @kharmic from EAF)
e) Clippard Valve Guide:
espressoaf.com/manufacturers/...
f) Important to note!- the OPV prevents the pump from getting majorly damaged during blooms, which CAN be done without the kill switch. Simply close the valve after preinfusion.
Here are links to the modifications mentioned:
1) Slayer Mod- www.home-barista.com/espresso...
2) Pump Kill Switch- imgur.com/gallery/hi10nfe
3) Brass Necked Pump and OPV- www.home-barista.com/espresso...
4) Drip Tray Mod- imgur.com/a/nITYT4d
www.home-barista.com/espresso...
5) Vibratory to Rotary- www.home-barista.com/espresso...
ESSENTIALLY, if you have a BDB, the following link should be something of a Bible for you:
www.home-barista.com/espresso...
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