A vibratory pump, or vibe pump, is a small electromagnetic workhorse A piston attached to a magnet is set inside a metal coil. Electrical current runs through the coil causing the magnet to rapidly move the piston back and forth, pushing water through the machine. Is a rotary pump better than a vibratory pump? Compared … Read more
Most Gaggia classic are set to 12 bars for the pressurised baskets – if you want to use the standard or IMS baskets , you will need to reduce the pressure. Over time your pump pressure fades but when you can adjust the pump you can restore the lost coffee crema. What is the pressure … Read more
The higher the pressure, the faster the coffee is extracted from the grounds So in theory, you could get a quicker cup of coffee if you just amped up the pressure. But there’s a reason that the suggested extraction time for espresso is between 25-30 seconds. Does pressure matter for espresso? Any time you make … Read more