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Greetings. I just got my Unica and it is a beautiful machine. I’m still dialing in the grind, though. I use a Mazzer Mini and usually grind at 8 for a medium roast (this worked on my Isomac Venus and PV Lusso). The Unica gauges (both the one on the case and the one that I installed on the brewhead) read at 6 or less. I get great crema and it tastes good, but do I need to use a finer grind setting… like 7.5? I don’t want to blow anything up in my first week.
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Q Greetings. I just got my Unica and it is a beautiful machine. I’m still dialing in the grind, tho...... Read more answer nowAsked by on April 12, 2024 12:34 pmAnswered by the admin
The group head pressure gauge is based on the resistance created in the filter basket - the fineness of the grind, the amount of ground coffee in the basket, AND the tamping pressure. Increase any combination of three, and the pressure should go up.
When will the new updated version of the Unica be ready to purchase ? what difference will the new version have over the current - New PID i know for sure with shot timer but what else will change ? how long before the new version can be had - price ? i am interested in the Unica - thanks
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Q When will the new updated version of the Unica be ready to purchase ? what difference will the ne...... Read more answer nowAsked by on February 6, 2024 7:33 pmAnswered by the admin
We are unsure as we have not heard of a new version at this time.
In November 2020 I purchased a Bezzera Unica from you folks. I used a dozen times or so. The unit then stayed unused in my kitchen for a little while at which point it was moved to my garage for storage. The unit was placed in a large plastic bag that was tied off in order to keep the unit clean. So, figure that the unit has not been used for about 3 years. If I decided to revisit making espresso with this unit, is there anything I should be aware off or check before using the unit?
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Q In November 2020 I purchased a Bezzera Unica from you folks. I used a dozen times or so. The unit...... Read more answer nowAsked by on December 18, 2023 4:32 pmAnswered by the admin
Make sure that the pump pulls water from the reservoir. If not, you need to prime it before the unit heats up.
Hi! I have a Unica that I purchased from you on 10/13/17 (invoice #147172) and I am having issues with it making a solid espresso. The pump is working, but it takes about 15 seconds for it start dripping, then it doesn't go past 4bar. If I use the blank for a try, it goes to 12bar but also after about 15-20 seconds. Also, if I flip the pump on it will take about 30-45 seconds for the pump to fill. Let me know how to proceed.
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Q Hi! I have a Unica that I purchased from you on 10/13/17 (invoice #147172) and I am having issues...... Read more answer nowAsked by on September 9, 2021 5:12 pmAnswered by the admin Remove any water softener or filter, if attached, and test. Run a descaler through the group and see if it improves with the blind filter. The 12 bar reached shows the pump reaches full pressure and systems are working. However, it should reach 9 bar in about 9-10 seconds. If still an issue, it may need a new pump.
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I have Bezzera Unica machine. I made first espresso just fine today. While making second espresso I noticed it showed 0 pressure. I tested it with blind basket and it showed 0 pressure as well but pressure built up since water was released under huge pressure after I turned it off. When you turn it on water comes out slowly. But it seems once boiler was emptied out no water is coming out of the boiler. I had this problem twice in the past. I let the machine sit for weeks and all of the sudden it started working. Could there be something wrong with the pump or perhaps some dirt is blocking something making water not to be pumped?
Here is the video I recorded of the machine: https://youtu.be/1I4ZhI8HpJU
I see you are one of only a few that sells parts for this machine.
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Q Hi, I have Bezzera Unica machine. I made first espresso just fine today. While making second e...... Read more answer nowAsked by on May 25, 2021 6:19 pmAnswered by the admin
Sorry, we are unsure as there could be a bad pump, dirty grouphead, bad OPV, or clog somewhere in the system. The machine should be checked by a professional.
Can I install this on the Bezzera Unica? https://www.1st-line.com/buy/lelit-pla2400/
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Q Can I install this on the Bezzera Unica? https://www.1st-line.com/buy/lelit-pla2400/ answer nowAsked by on May 15, 2021 11:35 amAnswered by the admin It should work as it works on their Matrix and Duo.
I have a Bezerra Unica and I believe it has a standard E61 group head and it has a nut in the middle of the group head for a pressure gauge. Do you sell a pressure gauge that would fit? I was told by Bezzera that vibe pumps read a little high (11 bar on the built-in gauge) but at the group it should be fine (a proper 9 bars). So, I'd like to confirm this. Also, if you do sell one I was curious if you had one without a brand name on it, like ECM, since the machine is a Bezzera.
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Q I have a Bezerra Unica and I believe it has a standard E61 group head and it has a nut in the mid...... Read more answer nowAsked by on May 14, 2021 4:42 pmAnswered by the admin
Please read our article on brew pressure gauges. We do have brew pressure gauges for E61 groupheads (out of stock at the time of this writing).
I'm looking for replacement boiler for my unica pid.
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Q I'm looking for replacement boiler for my unica pid. answer nowAsked by on November 16, 2020 5:29 pmAnswered by the admin
We do have one replacement boiler in stock.
Thank you for the reply. However could it be a problem that it takes about 4-5 seconds to get to 3-4 bar? It is an awfully long time. Before after few seconds it went to 9-11 bar depending on the grind. Only with extra fine grind it goes to 9-11 bar however in that case pressures starts bouncing up and down during extraction, e.g. from 8 to 10, 7 to 10, 6 to 9, 9 to 10, etc. And it makes this noise while it is bouncing up and down. If we use good grind as we always it only goes to 3-4 bar and watery espresso comes out. Can I post a link to the video so you can see yourself?
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Q Thank you for the reply. However could it be a problem that it takes about 4-5 seconds to get to ...... Read more answer nowAsked by on May 4, 2018 5:38 pmAnswered by the admin
It can take up to 8 seconds to get p to full pressure. The coffee grinds absorbs coffee, as well. The swelling of the coffee and inconsistent grind usually creates the issue you are experiencing.
If you like, the machine can be dropped off for service. Sorry, our roadside techs only work on commercial machines, and we are sorry that they do not want to be responsible for damages to a machine they need transport. We also do not ship machines dropped off for service because it will damaged on the return because we do not have the original packaging. Some clients do use ZipCar.
Hi. Problem is not the grind as we are very familiar with the machine. It worked perfectly up until now. Now the issue is when you start making espresso it takes about 4 seconds to get to 3-4 bar and immediately watery coffee starts coming out, occasionally from 3-4 bar it may go up further to 6-7 bar but by then cup is full with watery coffee. Before when you waited about 4 seconds it went strait to about 10 bar before coffee started coming out. It looks like it is making the coffee wet during the 4 seconds and then water just go through wet coffee and espresso maker does not go above 3-4 bar. This is very strange since with blind filter basket it nicely holds at 10 bar. We have tried all different grinds. It is not the grind. So while the machine has the ability to hold at 10 bar with blind basket, the problem seems that it takes 3-5 seconds after you start making coffee to get to 3-4 bar where watery coffee just goes through fast even at fine grind. Can we bring the machine in for tune up to your facility? Alternatively when you are servicing in jersey city/Hoboken area could we drop it off with your technicians and just go pick it up or pay for return shipping? We do not have a car.
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Q Hi. Problem is not the grind as we are very familiar with the machine. It worked perfectly up unt...... Read more answer nowAsked by on May 4, 2018 1:06 pmAnswered by the admin
If the blind filter does not replicate the same issue, this issue clearly points to the grind fineness and/or grinder. The blind filter tells us
a) the pump can achieve 10 bar,
b) the OPV opens at 10 bar,
c) the system has no leaks as it maintains 10 bars.
Hence, the machine is fine. We would feel that we would be cheating you if we had to service the machine and found nothing wrong.
We have a Bezzera Unica espresso machine. Everything was working fine until brew pressure from nowhere started bouncing up and down during extractions.
When Unica was working fine, after 2-4 seconds or so after you lift the lever, pressure went up to 10 or 11 bar and nicely stayed in this range without pressure bouncing during the entire extraction, making a perfect cup of espresso.
Here are two problems I am experiencing:
1. When you start making espresso (when you lift the lever) for about 3-4 seconds Unica is making noise, then after 3-4 seconds at about just 2-3 bar coffee already starts coming out, but it is watery, really coffee is flowing at this low pressure, then during extraction it may go up to about 4-5 bar but I have to stop it since the cup is full by now with watery espresso.
2. When you start making espresso (when you lift the lever), for about 3-4 seconds Unica is making noise, then already at about 2-3 bar coffee starts coming out (it should really not until you get to about 10 bar), then it may go up to 8-10 bar, but now pressures starts bouncing up and down during extraction, e.g. from 8 to 10, 7 to 10, 6 to 9, 9 to 10, etc. And it makes this noise while it is bouncing up and down.
2. When you start making espresso (when you lift the lever), for about 3-4 seconds Unica is making noise, then it may go up to 10-11 bar, but now pressures starts bouncing up and down during extraction, e.g. from 8 to 10, 7 to 10, 6 to 9, 9 to 11, etc. And it makes this noise while it is bouncing up and down.
This is what I have done to troubleshoot:
1. Grinding, dose, distribution, and temping is good. Have tried different grinds and temping but it makes no difference. Machine always worked fine and by now I am very much familiar with how Unica should behave with different coffees, grinds, temping, etc.
2. With the blind filter basket in, the brew pressure is steady at about 10 bar. There is no brew pressure bouncing up and down. Just holding nicely at about 10 bar.
3. Unica holds the temperature nicely, do not experience any problems with temperature
There is a similar post about such problem here where the problem was the priming valve:
https://www.home-barista.com/espresso-machines/anita-brew-pressure-bouncing-up-and-down-during-extraction-t5555.html
Could it be that it is the priming valve? How do I fix it for the Bezzera Unica? Do you have any parts I can purchase from you or bring it in to your facility? Can someone from your tech department contact me. Thank you.
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Q We have a Bezzera Unica espresso machine. Everything was working fine until brew pressure from no...... Read more answer nowAsked by on April 19, 2018 4:03 pmAnswered by the admin
"With the blind filter basket in, the brew pressure is steady at about 10 bar. There is no brew pressure bouncing up and down. Just holding nicely at about 10 bar."
The blind test tells us that the machine is operating normally. If there was an issue with the machine, it would show up with the blind filter test because this is when the machine is stressed under maximum pressure.
The issue is now pointing to the grinder, the amount of coffee in the basket, or the tamp. Most likely, the issue is the grinder - bad burrs causing inconsistent grind quality. we have seen some cases where the electrical current in the outlet caused the same issue.
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