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AlexKilpatrick
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Joined: 30 Jan 2013
Posts: 117
Location: Austin

Espresso: Breville Dual Boiler
Grinder: Bairtiza Vario

Posted Fri Feb 1, 2013, 11:49am
Subject: Re: Bottomless PFs in USA

PrescottCR Said:

Anyone looking for a bottomless PF from Breville USA should consider sending an eMail (or message) through their site. It wasn't showing in stock so I asked to be notified, if possible, when they are available. I promptly got an email back saying there was a limited supply. If you pad your order a little you get free shipping. That's pretty easy to do with some reasonably priced items like baskets and such.

Posted February 1, 2013 link

How were you able to order it, since the website says it is not in stock?

AlexKilpatrick
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Joined: 30 Jan 2013
Posts: 117
Location: Austin

Espresso: Breville Dual Boiler
Grinder: Bairtiza Vario

Posted Fri Feb 1, 2013, 12:10pm Subject: Re: Bottomless PFs in USA

Answering my own question. A rep from Breville got back to me within minutes and offered to take an order over the phone. Thanks for the tip, guys. These aren't supposed to be available in the retail channel until May. Gah.

PrescottCR
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Joined: 19 Dec 2012
Posts: 46
Location: Prescott
Expertise: Pro Roaster

Espresso: Breville
Grinder: Baratza
Roaster: Diedrich

Posted Fri Feb 1, 2013, 12:15pm Subject: Re: Bottomless PFs in USA

That's a good deal, the Breville USA website is saying $79 for the bottomless and $69 for the spouted variety right now. Rich

Park_Ridge_Dave
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Joined: 15 Feb 2010
Posts: 74
Location: Mundelein (Chicago)
Expertise: I love coffee

Espresso: BES900XL
Grinder: Baratza Vario
Vac Pot: N/A (French Press)
Drip: Technivorm MochaMaster
Roaster: None

Posted Fri Feb 1, 2013, 3:03pm Subject: Re: Breville Dual Boiler BES900XL Owners Thread

jwoodyu Said: Now that some of you have lived it for a period of time how do think it would do as a portable machine? Applications like in the RV for vacations or wagging it around to parties away from home etc? I am interested in both ease and how you think the machine would react to being moved. Thanks Posted February 1, 2013 link I have taken my whole "kit" to a party and I RV as well Just save the box would be my advice. It was a standout at the party (it was a "pot Luck" with coffee as the required ingredient in a recipes). I think I did over 25 shots and the BDB never missed a beat! Cheers, Dave

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michaelgo
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Joined: 21 Jan 2012
Posts: 91
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Expertise: I love coffee

Espresso: Breville 900XL
Grinder: Baratza Vario

Posted Fri Feb 1, 2013, 6:18pm Subject: Re: Breville Dual Boiler BES900XL Owners Thread

I've been getting some coffee from a local roaster that is recommending a 20g dose. This overflows a bit in the VST 18g basket I have. Would you recommend adding a 20g or 22g basket to my arsenal? I use this roaster often, it's the best, freshest in the area for me. Would these fit OK in the BDB naked PF? Also, I picked up the Vario grinder a couple of months ago and so far am loving it. I do find that the grind is many micro notches different between the VST and Breville baskets so it's easier for me to stick with the VST. Does that seem normal? I figure it's because of the flat sides and I guess more flat area on the VST.

jwoodyu
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Joined: 31 Dec 2010
Posts: 704
Location: Michigan
Expertise: I love coffee

Espresso: Allex Duetto II
Grinder: Mazzer Major
Roaster: Poppery

Posted Fri Feb 1, 2013, 7:35pm Subject: Re: Breville Dual Boiler BES900XL Owners Thread

Park_Ridge_Dave Said: I have taken my whole "kit" to a party and I RV as well Just save the box would be my advice. It was a standout at the party (it was a "pot Luck" with coffee as the required ingredient in a recipes). I think I did over 25 shots and the BDB never missed a beat! Cheers, Dave Posted February 1, 2013 link Great and thank you. I think it will make a pretty decent machine for that job. The ONLY thing I miss about my Jura was picking it up and running out going down the road. No way I am hauling my Duetto and Major around.

You know those people that want to tell you how to raise your kids but have none of their own? That is how i feel when someone with a kitchen appliance tells me how the merits or dis-merits of my machine or how to use it.

darkow
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Joined: 31 Dec 2012
Posts: 106
Location: Wisconsin
Expertise: I like coffee

Espresso: NS Oscar
Grinder: Vario W
Drip: Breville YouBrew

Posted Mon Feb 4, 2013, 9:35am Subject: Re: Breville Dual Boiler BES900XL Owners Thread

Could somebody provide the actual dimensions of the machine? I checked a few sites and they are all different. I've decided on the BDB for my next machine (probably buying it next month) and need to find some nice, prime counter space for it :)

Park_Ridge_Dave
Senior Member

Posted Mon Feb 4, 2013, 10:01am Subject: Re: Breville Dual Boiler BES900XL Owners Thread

darkow Said: Could somebody provide the actual dimensions of the machine? I checked a few sites and they are all different. I've decided on the BDB for my next machine (probably buying it next month) and need to find some nice, prime counter space for it :) Posted February 4, 2013 link I just measured mine and I got: 15" Deep (38.1 cm) 14 7/8" High (37.78 cm) 16 1/4" Wide (41.28 cm) Don't forget that you will need a couple of inches on each side to operate the hot water and steam valves. I have allocated 36" (91.44 cm)total width for BDB, Knockbox, Grinder and scale. Good luck and if you need anything else just post. Cheers, Dave

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PrescottCR
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Joined: 19 Dec 2012
Posts: 46
Location: Prescott
Expertise: Pro Roaster

Espresso: Breville
Grinder: Baratza
Roaster: Diedrich

Posted Tue Feb 5, 2013, 8:55am
Subject: Re: Breville Dual Boiler BES900XL Owners Thread

Park_Ridge_Dave Said:

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Don't forget that you will need a couple of inches on each side to operate the hot water and steam valves....

Dave

Posted February 4, 2013 link

Good point. If you use the group head water for rinsing (instead of the spout) you don't have to worry so much about the left side. The steam wand control does have a handle that faces you on it that only moves about 1/4 turn up, so even if that side is tight you still might be okay since you can manipulate it from the front. The footprint is slightly smaller across too, if that matters.

Personally I don't like things feeling cramped. Getting a bottomless PF also gives a feel of more space in general.

martigen
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Joined: 29 Oct 2012
Posts: 6
Location: Miami
Expertise: Just starting

Posted Thu Feb 7, 2013, 12:17pm Subject: Re: Breville Dual Boiler BES900XL Owners Thread

how do i check how many shots i've pulled so far, i've had the machine for 3 months and i'm pretty sure i've already got to the 200+ shots and the machine still hasn't given me the "clean me" signal, is there a way to check how many shots i've pulled so far?

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