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Why can’t 1st-line recommend grinder settings for espresso?

Close-up of a coffee grinder dial with espresso and moka grind settings, a red indicator, and the word AllGround embossed on the white grinder base. The surface underneath is light wood. © 2025 1st-line.com

Many customers will often ask about the setting for their grinder when thy first receive their newly purchased espresso coffee grinder. Unfortunately, there are several reasons that recommending a grinder settings will not be accurate: First and foremost, every espresso coffee bean or blend have different compositions in their make up, and/or Second, different blends, […]

Eureka Libra Espresso Grinder – FH Screen Error

Close-up of a digital display on a shiny metallic Espresso Grinder labeled Eureka Libra. The screen shows the letters “FH” in blue light above several unlit rectangular indicators, suggesting an FH Screen Error. © 2025 1st-line.com

Some customers who just purchased a Eureka Libra grinder may encounter an FH screen error. This is an error provided when the portafilter is not set correctly or the selection of grinding is made before the grinder can register the weight of the portafilter. Here are our recommendations to resolve the error. Remove and reinsert […]

Espresso Machine Damage from Inertial Forces

Many times in shipping, there will be no box damage. However, inertial forces come into play. just like a car has someone jamming on the brakes, occupants and items inside the vehicle can continue in motion. Even when making sharp turns, items in the back of a minivan can shift. The same goes with espresso […]

Lelit Body Panels Spacing Norm

Below is an Elizabeth dual boiler espresso machine made by Lelit in Italy, and owned by Breville. The unit was inspected once it was received by our warehouse, as we double check all Lelit machines for damages right after arrival. As of March 13, 2025, we inquired to Breville USA, the owners of Lelit USA, […]

New Rocket FAST Espresso Machines Coming Soon!

Espresso machine maintenance tips and coffee-making techniques from 1st-line Equipment's blog archive.

We were just informed this morning by Rocket Espresso that new FAST espresso machines will be launching in the USA after their European launch. Below are the press releases and marketing materials: Mozzafiato Fast_Product Marketing Launch_EN Giotto Fast_Product Marketing Launch_EN Sorry, we do not have any more information, such as launch dates, pricing, etc at […]

Diagnose Non Working Lower Display on ACS Vostok

How To Diagnose A Non Working Lower Display on ACS Vostok Dual Boiler Lever Espresso Machine If the upper display does not function properly, please make sure the reservoir is filled with water. If the water level in the reservoir is too low or the low water level sensor is not inserted into the top […]

Pump Pressure Adjustment on Rocket EPICA Dual Boiiler

A close-up of metallic plumbing parts with wires and a clear tube attached, highlighting a threaded port with a blue arrow, and the website www.1st-line.com visible on the metal surface. © 2025 1st-line.com

To adjust the pump pressure on the Rocket EPICA dual boiler lever espresso machine, the top and right panels need to be removed. The blue arrow in the picture above points to the location of the adjustment screw. With a screwdriver, rotate the screw clockwise for high pressure and counterclockwise to lower the pressure.  Before […]

Rocket EPICA – No Pump on Lever Pull Down

There is a chance the wire was loosened in shipping or transport. First step is to unplug the machine from the electrical outlet and allowing to fully cool. First place to check is by removing the wood cap on the grouphead. Allen key required to remove 3 Allen keys. Picture below shows it removed. Below […]

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