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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 […]

Why 1st-line Does NOT Carry Semi-Auto Espresso Machines with Built In Grinders

We periodically hear from customers who are interested in an semiautomatic espresso machine that comes with a built in grinder, such as the Lelit Anita Combination (combo) espresso machine with built-In coffee grinders. There are a few reasons why we shy away in stocking and selling these types of combination espresso makers: Combined units can […]

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 […]

Video – Lelit Bianca Espresso Machine: How to Fix a Broken Gicluer

image/jpegIf your Lelit Bianca is leaking from the grouphead, a broken gicleur could be the culprit. Follow our step-by-step guide to get it fixed and back to espresso maker bliss! https://youtu.be/uoMNCYY3BRk #lelit #bianca #howto #leaking #culprit #bliss #fix #espressomaker

Torre Peppina Dual Boiler- Dirty PID Probe

In the picture below, we show a customer who had a dirty PID probe that can affect the measurement of the temperature of the water in the coffee boiler. This same issue can occur with the steam boiler. In both boilers, this PID sensor, coated with calcium or other water minerals, will allow the machine […]

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, […]

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