r/ProfitecGo

I recently got a Profitec Go, and have been loving it. But I have been experiencing a weird behavior that I am not sure is correct.

After steaming, the PID display temp seems "stuck" and does not update again until I switch the steam mode on and off. (see video). It also occasionally makes an odd sound after steaming (in video as well)

Is this common behavior?

https://reddit.com/link/1uni3r7/video/dwdxguwgn9bh1/player

https://preview.redd.it/rwgck08r8zah1.png?width=1912&format=png&auto=webp&s=2a2830f4d4339157da5e119b0af0eeb707f8aa7e

Saw this on fb marketplace and it seems too good a deal to pass. This will be my first ever espresso machine. Any tips I should look out for when purchasing. Should I pull the trigger.

Counter space is an issue so it will def have to be a single boiler

hi...I posted elsewhere that I couldn't wait till v2 and ended up ordering the V1 which arrived today and the unpacking /setup was uneventful other than struggling with the right grind, etc. (on that note, I know the mantra is Grind Finer, I'm not sure that was my problem!)

first shot took 55 seconds to get to 36 grams from 18 grams of coffee...some adjustments and I over shot and it was about 25 seconds. Crema looked amazing - really not bad, but I kept fiddling until I had leave for dinner...

anyway, returned home and wanted to try a few more...got everything ready, turned on the machine, displayed up as it was warming, etc. but unlike earlier, the display showed 115 up to about 118 and then bounced between 116 and 118. I tried running brew and let it go for 35 seconds, expecting the boiler to then cool down w the new water infusion...but it didn't.

later I tried to reset the machine...but even after coming back on with the 'fil' message, it quickly returned to 115 to 118.

soooo frustrating...any advice? I sent an email to Clive...but suffice it so say, not a good start!

Hey everyone,

I've been a home barista for 6 years. My Breville Barista Pro has a malfunctioning thermoblock, so I intend to plunge into prosumer gear. I’ve settled on the Profitec Go for the espresso machine so I can finally play with temperature and pressure, but I’m stuck on the grinder pairing. With some budget concerns I am also thinking if I should go big on the grinder but budget on the espresso machine.

My household dilemma:

- Wife likes medium/dark roasts and prefers avoiding acidity but also doesn't like very dark roasts (she finds it boring).

- I like exploring different flavours, not a fan of dark roasts either.

- In terms of workflow, we both prefer single dosing.

- I like to prep my espresso properly and keep variables controlled as much as practical. Wife likes to keep things simple, doesn't like to fiddle with controls, but she absolutely tastes the difference in the coffee I make for her!

I was originally looking at the Eureka Oro Mignon SD Pro, but I'm worried those big 65mm flat burrs will strip the body out of the medium roasts and make them taste thin, sharp or acidic. Unfortunately in NZ where I live, no one stocks the cheaper alternative which is the Mignon Zero.

Pathways I am considering now:

- Profitec Go and Eureka Oro Mignon SD Pro

- Profitec Go and Mahlkönig X64 SD (will this preserve a more heavy bodied, syrupy profile compared to the Eureka?)

- Profitec Go and Varia VS4 (could this be a cheaper alternative that can actually deliver the best outcome for our household?)

- Eureka Oro Mignon SD Pro with Breville Bambino Plus (high end grinder, budget espresso machine)

I would love to hear your thoughts, knowledge and experience on which pairing is the better fit in terms of my household dilemma. I am open to alternative suggestions too.

Thanks in advance!

After two years of daily use. The needle is not moving anymore. Everything else is working just fine. Pressure is still working.
I contacted Profitec two weeks ago, no response.

Anyone had this problem? Is it easily fixable by myself?

I went a couple weeks without making espresso. When I went back to my Profitec Go, suddenly it doesn't build any pressure and the water flies through the puck on my lowest grind setting. The pressure bar barely moves at all. Any ideas? The machine is about a year and a half old.

I just watched a video from Welter & Welter (Cologne, Germany) about the Profitec Go 2.0. It’s very interesting; new features include pre-infusion, automatic backflushing, a water tank filter replacement reminder, a programmable auto-on timer, hot water dispensing, two programmable buttons, a water level sensor, a shot timer with auto-stop, and automatic boiler refilling after steaming.
Descaling the machine yourself? That issue has been resolved: there is a dedicated descaling program.
Price: about €50 more than the old model...
Would I buy it? Yes, I would, but I still have the "old" one with the metal drip tray. It works great.

What do you think of the features?

[edit] I'm keeping the old one; it has served me faithfully so far, and I don't need the automatic features of the new one.

Hello everyone,

I struggle with steaming milk using my Profitec Go, mainly a loud screaming/screeching sound it makes for the first 3-5 seconds. So loud that it hurts my ears.

I feel like I've tried everything and can't find a fix. The issue is that to avoid this I have to keep the nozzle almost out of the milk when starting, which pushes so much air into the milk along with splashing.

• I've tried every position/angle possible
• I've tried more milk, less milk
• I've tried purging of water 2 times before actually steaming to ensure no water in steamer.
• I've tried using my frothing pitcher at work which is on a ECM Synchronika in case there was something wrong with the shape of my pitcher, no issues on work's machine. Both my Go and the ECM at work use a 2 hole nozzle.
• I've tried opening the valve slowly, no difference.
• I've tried steaming at 130 and 135

Any suggestions?

Hi all, have had my Go about 8 mos and love it.

Anyone have experience using an OEM LM portafilter on their Profitec Go? I'm getting conflicting info online re: the LM grouphead design vs the e61.

I plan on getting the La Marzocco 7g basket for single shots and have a chance to get an OEM LM portafilter for a great price but want to make sure it fits. If it fits, does it lock at 90° or...? Thanks so much 😁