Reddit reviews De'Longhi BAR32 Retro 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker,BLACK
We found 9 Reddit comments about De'Longhi BAR32 Retro 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker,BLACK. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Use convenient pods or ground coffee with the patented dual function filter holder. It makes espresso preparation simple and fastEasily prepares latte and cappuccino with the swivel jet frother, for perfect drinks every time.Eliminate annoying start-up preparation with the self-priming operationAlways brew espresso at the perfect temperature with two separate thermostats, which allow for water and steam pressure to be controlled separatelyEnjoy delicious espresso for years to come with the durable, high-quality stainless steel boiler and 15 bar pump pressure
My guess is that if OP is citing 15 as a magic number, they're using one of those DeLonghi machines that advertises itself as running at 15 bar, as if more bars is better. Like this:
https://smile.amazon.com/DeLonghi-BAR32-Retro-Espresso-Cappuccino/dp/B0002A3S66
It could be a machine limitation as much as a grinder limitation, but the issue being "some of both" wouldn't surprise me either.
Agree. The old fashioned way is the best way. But if you just want to spend money buy something like this Delonghi Expresso Maker.
> I bought myself a bar32 delonghi for ~99 bucks in december from amazon.
Is this the one you bought?
What would you recommend as an alternative? For the same price, it sounds like I could get something like a entry-tier pump driven espresso machine (Delonghi BAR32, EC155, or similar) only, and still need to buy a grinder. From what I've seen, it doesn't appear to be too difficult to get the capsules (around 60-70c each though), although there are limited options because it can only make espresso.
A couple of possible specimens:
If you have a place like Big Lots, keep an eye out there too. Sometimes little pump driven thermoblock machines can show up for half the list price.
How can I tell if my little home espresso machine is putting out actual espresso or just strong drip coffee? I am using a Delonghi BAR32 that I got as a gift and a Baratza Encore grinder. (The innards of the espresso machine are supposed to be the same as EC155.)
Exactly. Some old co-workers used to brew it, and it wasn't terrible...but get a ~$100 espresso machine and it's great.
I use this one - http://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-BAR32-Retro-Espresso-Cappuccino/dp/B0002A3S66/ref=sr_1_23?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1449223525&sr=1-23
link to one such machine
As I said it was used and didn't last long, so I wouldn't be surprised if it was used improperly. I use filtered water, and I don't see any grounds or scaling. Where would I look for the scaling issue? I have even run the Urnex Cafiza stuff through it which may have helped, but hardly noticeable. Now the machine is hardly usable :(
This is the one I have. Like I said, it's no high end machine but I do recall it making a decent cup of espresso at one point.