ECM Mechanika Max : Unboxing, Startup, & First Use Livestream

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[@Maybaby1959]

I have a mozzafiato for at least 3 years I’ve been looking for more options updated etc. I bought this one over the matrix. I’ll tell u why. First the matrix is an excellent model but it’s a beast. 80 lbs I believe or close. I didn’t want to buy for the lights. It’s sitting in the kitchen. The model without it is good too. The 3.5 touch screen is great. But I didn’t want to buy because of this. The 2 boilers great but more maintenance which isn’t bad but I feel it was alittle much. The ECB has all the features that the matrix has except one less pid of course the extra boiler. And I caught the deal on whole latte love that took off another 10 percent with all the Xmas extras. Ecm is a pioneer on this. A heat exchanger working as a quasi double boiler with programs to pull your coffee. A steam temp and a boiler temp setting. I just had to go for it. Plus I like the fact that it’s a stainless steel boiler wrapped. Les scale no leeching.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hey Maybaby, Thabnks for sharing your opinions and thought process! Marc

[@Uzay82]

Hi. The Ecm Mechanika Max device was a factory faulty pump and the service replaced it with a new one. I started it at home, there was no water coming from the group and I saw that the tank valve was closed and put it in the tank position and water started to flow from the group, the problem was solved. But there was a slight odor in the water in the hot water system. Is it possible that a part was damaged and burned because the machine was operated without a tank position and no water came, or could the water have been in the boiler for 10 days and therefore produced a slight odor? What can I do? Thank you for your attention

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi U, I think it's unlikely the odor is due to overheat. Damage is unlikely - especially if there was water in the boiler. The machine has systems to prevent overheating like high limit switches which shut down heating elements if the boiler gets too hot. I'm going with odor from 10 days of no water turn over. That said, if the odor was from water coming from the group it should resolve very quickly. Water from the group comes from the heat exchanger section within the boiler which does not touch the heating elements. The heat exchanger section is low volume compared to the section of the boiler which generates steam and hot water from the taps. Water in that section does touch the heating elements. If odor came from water I suggest turning over water. For water from the group simply lift the lever to run the pump. Let it run for about 30 seconds to fully flush. For water from the steam generating section fully heat the machine, turn the machine's power off, then open the hot water valve and let it run until no more water comes out. Turn the machine back on and the boiler will refill. You can repeaty that process if still detecting an odor. Hope that helps! Marc

[@Uzay82]

@@Wholelattelovepage I did as you said and the smell went away. thank you very much 🙏

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Happy to hear and thanks for the report!

[@canadian_coffe_guy4690]

Very nice machine. Whats your thoughts on using RO water and adding third wave water packs added to the water?

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi ccg, Thanks for the comment. 3rd Wave is an option for remineralizing - guess it depends on how much effort you want to put into prepping water. Most commercial specialty cafes using RO treatment have a bypass to add a percentage of non-RO water back into the mix. That bypassed water still gets particulate and carbon filtration but retains some minerals. Another option is making your own mineral additives using baking soda and epsom salt. It's a lot cheaper than the commercial additives. I show you how in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3msaJ15ZdiEkNE Marc

[@Mspurrier88]

Marc: “It is a heat exchanger so you can brew and steam at the same time.” I have a question. On what machines should you not do both at the same time.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi there. It is less a matter of should or should not and more a matter of can and cannot. Single boiler espresso machines can only either steam or brew, but not at the same time. Heat Exchange espresso machines and Dual Boiler espresso machines can simultaneously steam and brew, so that is why Marc mentioned that.

[@mr_knight4701]

What is the difference between automatic and semi-automatic machines and lever machines? Is the quality of their espresso different?

[@adamsergeant9429]

Is there a time stamp where pre infusion is discussed?

[@Persepolis8564]

When and why would you use a bottomless portafilter rather than a double spout? Is it just prefernce or is there actually a difference in coffee taste and quality? Also,would you make a live video for the Bezzara Aria with flow control?

[@Maybaby1959]

No, it’s to really gauge how your shot is coming out. You can find alot about how your grinding tamping pulling your shot by using a bottomless.