Referencing 1:47 Everybody should know that Breville cannot void your warranty just because you opened up the product. This goes for other manufacturers, also those warranty stickers/seals are illegal since it violates the 1975 Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act according to the FTC. It's best the everybody should know about this for the sake of right to repair. With that out of the way, thanks for showing this, just purchased the lever!
Thanks for the installation instructions. This works great and looks fantastic. I used PTFE lube and a Danco #99 o-ring. Eliminated the wingle and I expect will prevent any damage to the internal plastic parts that are part of this assembly. I suspect Crema made the handle for a different regional variant such as Sage or older variant. Unsure.
Thank for showing how to do this. I don't understand why Breville doesn't include a solid lever instead of the cheap knob. The machine cost almost $1000! You would expect that for the price.
I UNDERSTAND YOUR PONT BUT for the almost 1000 I would have expected a better grinder, the knob to lever swap is overall insignificant and purely aesthetics compared to the quality of the grinder.
Great point! I feel like they just stuck their standalone grinder (which can allegedly grind for espresso all the way to drip) in the machine and called it a day.
@@johnbalogna803 Hi, I don't have experience with grinders and this one seems to work well. What's the problem with it? Also, I wouldn't say the lever is just aesthetics, when you are holding the milk jar is so much easer to stop the steam with the lever than the knob, specially if you are left handed.
@@felixburgostrujillo702the grinder is not the best, and will not provide properly with some coffee beans , basically it is not capable to grind fine enough…my recommendation would be to purchase the bambino plus and a separate capable grinder , something like a DF64 a fellow or a timemore …depending on what you buy you may spend a little bit more, but it will be so much better in the long run, you’ll have a grinder very capable, with the ability to grinds for pour overs and other extraction methods
Brilliant Vid. Learn't a lot. Making up my my mind now whether or not to buy levers, but thinking whether or not it is worth the hassle of fitting same
Great upgrade, looks better. However the loose wiggle concerns me. Is there any way to correct this? Perhaps a reinforce plastic ring or rubber gasket ring that fits inside gap/space between the plastic housing and steel lever to help eliminate issue? I was thinking of hot gluing the space between the plastic case and the lever as a possible fix, but need to order a lever first. From the looks of it. Basically the only parts that are keeping the lever in place (which is too heavy for the plastic housing clip) are the two screws, and the plastic clip. Seems like the internal plastic housing could break easy.
It isn't as secure as I'd like, and I do wish it came with an O ring to fit snugly inside. I may have to get one myself to secure it further. If I do this, I'll make a video on it because I do find that I still turn the lever while holding the circular part of the knob, not just holding the stick part of the lever. Hope that made sense lol
@@HijabsandAprons It makes perfect sense. There are a few people that broke their plastic lever housing during installation or use. So far I have upgraded my Barista Express, single dose hopper, new bottomless portafilter, new portafilter basket, tension tamper, distributor tools, tamper station, single dose storage tubes. All I'm looking at is the Crema lever but until I start to see reinforcement mods and positive reviews. Then I will get one.
thank you! me too, i love the look and feel, especially compared to the stock portafilter which feels plasticky (though heavy) as though it might crack 😬 if you're interested, the portafilter is linked in the description!
Hi @Hijabs and Aprons, I just got my Barista Pro few days back. May I check with you if its normal for the machine to release some water from the bottom each time you power up the machine? My drip tray and storage tray was taken out when I turn on my Barista Pro and I notice water flow out from the bottom. Will appreciate if you could verify and respond. Cheers!
You're obviously using excellent fresh coffee and know far more than I ever will. Can you answer a question about grind size? I've got my Barista Pro set to a grind of 2 (with upper burr set to 4) - this machine is a 'new refurb' from the offical outlet store and I'm concerned that everything is not as it should be. I can see your grind is set to 6 - what's your upper burr set to?
Hello!! My burr is set to 3 and I usually float around a 6 or 7 grind size. Your burrs could've been replaced/brand new since the machine is factory refurbished. Every bean is different, though, so be sure to consider your actual parameters when dialing in!
Thus far it's serving me well!! I like the macro and micro adjustments. And for my needs it's great. My only gripe is the retention of beans. I lose up to 0.2g per dose depending on how recently I cleaned it out. I wasn't ready for a more advanced espresso machine just yet, but I do feel like if I could afford it, I would've gone with the Breville dual boiler and either a Niche grinder (if I could get my hands on one haha they're always sold out!) or maybe one of the Baratza Sette ones. I also wanted to mention that I'm more focused on refining my shots through even distribution at the moment. Though I'm learning how important the grinding is (some argue exclusively) and I could see myself getting a separate grinder eventually. Not for at least a year though, most likely!
@@HijabsandAprons Thanks for the response. I’m currently thinking about getting into the espresso world and I’m trying to decide between going with an all-in-one setup like the Barista Pro or opting for Bambino Plus + Eureka Mignon Grinder setup. Your setup looks so attractive, but everybody suggests keeping the grinder separate, I’m really leaning toward that route.
@@bin5803 Since I'm still a beginner in making and tasting espresso, I'm happy with the built in grinder and can see myself staying happy with it for a while. I was staring at my setup today and have to admit I do enjoy the...kind of all-in-one look of my machine as well as the compactness of it all 😅 I recommend watching "Hoon's Coffee" here on RUclips and hearing what he has to say about the built in grinder too. He actually also has the Niche grinder and is really well versed in the Breville Barista Pro and Express, both. Good luck!! Lmk what combo you end up getting! 👍🏼
Hey mate. New to your channel but love the content. My question is when you replaced the lever, did you have a lot of wobble?? I just swapped mine over and it basically just wiggles all over the place.... Not sure if i am missing anything
Thank you! Yes it wiggles a bit. Some people experience more looseness than others; I recommend getting a rubber O ring to pop on at the base to keep it snug. I myself have yet to do this. The stock machine knob was light plastic, so switching to a heavy steel lever can cause an imbalance when attached to the relatively weak base/mechanism
Love your videos! I just got my pro on weekend and am learning from you and waiting on accessories. Don’t think I’ll risk this lever until warranty runs out though. Can you tell me where you got your glasses and scales from please?
Yes it is! I'm very much enjoying it 😊 though to be fair, I have nothing to compare to other than the Breville portafilter that came with my machine 😅 I know some people had an issue with the portafilter handle unscrewing a little bit when pulling the portafilter out of the grouphead, but I feel like I just compensated for it in my wrist movement somehow and it never happened again
I just bought Breville pro and noticed heavy condensation in the storage compartment where I usually place my baskets. Is it normal to have condensation or my machine is defected?
@@CellXBreaker Yeah that's normal! Because water is excreted from the back there every time the machine gets turned on, or when a shot is pulled or steam wand engaged. Excess water comes out from there to relieve the pressure, I think
Thanks for the video! I have the Sage Barista Pro. I have watched several videos and I'm following the same steps as you, but it only seems to be flusing from the front through the portafilter where the coffee normally comes out of. Nothing's coming out from the back. Any ideas what I might be doing wrong?
@@HijabsandAprons : Yeah, I don't get it. I placed the rubber basket, into my single filter which i use for making cappuccino, as advised in their booklet (which is coincidentally the same one to use for flusing) and it only comes out from the front, as if i was making a coffee. What am I doing wrong?
@@HijabsandAprons : Yes, I am. I'm also then selecting the one cup as seen in many videos. I've ordered a new rubber thing that has no hole and will update you when it arrives and I have tried it.
Hello. Great video. Like your Channel. I want to clean my machine. (I have the same as yours) but i cant se the little White tablet? Have you buyed at your own? 😊
You mentioned heating the portafilter, or warming it, in another video. I am a beginner and have a different machine, unfortunately, but I did not see nor understand how and why? I thought, "oh, a trick to help keep my espresso it's hottest!" Could you explain? Thanks! I really enjoy your presentations and choice of music!
Every couple months, only after the alert shows up on my machine. The Barista Pro is programmed to set off that alert after ~200 shots have been pulled; but that includes dummy shots (just water) as well (which I pull a lot of). So my estimate would be to run a flush cycle every 5-6 months unless you're actually pulling multiple shots every single day. Hope this helps!!
Hi there. Very nice video. May I ask, I've got the same machine brand new just a couple of days ago. I find that the steam knob is not turning smooth when the machine is on. It doesnt have a nice feeling when i rotate the knob, its hard to rotate actually. However it feels fine and smooth when the machine is turned off. Is this the case on your machine?
Hello! Nice video! I got the same machine and add the crema lever to my machine as well. The lever is so beautiful, however, a little wobbly due to it being quite heavy and the machine itself using plastic to hold the lever. One issue I have noticed lately is that after adding the lever it seems like the steam comes out too strong... and when I switch into hot water, a lot of steam comes out from the hot water outlet first, then hot water after. Do you have a similar issue? Or do you happen to know what might cause the issue?
Thanks for watching!! Hm.. while I do have the loose lever issue, I don't have any problem with steam coming out too strong nor issues with the hot water. Could it be that it's time for a descale?
Referencing 1:47
Everybody should know that Breville cannot void your warranty just because you opened up the product. This goes for other manufacturers, also those warranty stickers/seals are illegal since it violates the 1975 Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act according to the FTC. It's best the everybody should know about this for the sake of right to repair.
With that out of the way, thanks for showing this, just purchased the lever!
Great to know!! Thanks
thanks for the info.
Excellent video 👏 I've just converted mine over after watching this video.
Thanks for the installation instructions. This works great and looks fantastic. I used PTFE lube and a Danco #99 o-ring. Eliminated the wingle and I expect will prevent any damage to the internal plastic parts that are part of this assembly. I suspect Crema made the handle for a different regional variant such as Sage or older variant. Unsure.
This is a great video; very helpful, clear and concise. Well done!
Thank you so much!
Thank for showing how to do this. I don't understand why Breville doesn't include a solid lever instead of the cheap knob. The machine cost almost $1000! You would expect that for the price.
I wholeheartedly agree!! Thank you for watching 🙏🏼
I UNDERSTAND YOUR PONT BUT for the almost 1000 I would have expected a better grinder, the knob to lever swap is overall insignificant and purely aesthetics compared to the quality of the grinder.
Great point! I feel like they just stuck their standalone grinder (which can allegedly grind for espresso all the way to drip) in the machine and called it a day.
@@johnbalogna803 Hi, I don't have experience with grinders and this one seems to work well. What's the problem with it? Also, I wouldn't say the lever is just aesthetics, when you are holding the milk jar is so much easer to stop the steam with the lever than the knob, specially if you are left handed.
@@felixburgostrujillo702the grinder is not the best, and will not provide properly with some coffee beans , basically it is not capable to grind fine enough…my recommendation would be to purchase the bambino plus and a separate capable grinder , something like a DF64 a fellow or a timemore …depending on what you buy you may spend a little bit more, but it will be so much better in the long run, you’ll have a grinder very capable, with the ability to grinds for pour overs and other extraction methods
That was so relaxing and satisfying.
Still a useful video! Thank you!
Brilliant Vid. Learn't a lot. Making up my my mind now whether or not to buy levers, but thinking whether or not it is worth the hassle of fitting same
Great upgrade, looks better. However the loose wiggle concerns me. Is there any way to correct this? Perhaps a reinforce plastic ring or rubber gasket ring that fits inside gap/space between the plastic housing and steel lever to help eliminate issue? I was thinking of hot gluing the space between the plastic case and the lever as a possible fix, but need to order a lever first. From the looks of it. Basically the only parts that are keeping the lever in place (which is too heavy for the plastic housing clip) are the two screws, and the plastic clip. Seems like the internal plastic housing could break easy.
It isn't as secure as I'd like, and I do wish it came with an O ring to fit snugly inside. I may have to get one myself to secure it further. If I do this, I'll make a video on it because I do find that I still turn the lever while holding the circular part of the knob, not just holding the stick part of the lever. Hope that made sense lol
@@HijabsandAprons It makes perfect sense. There are a few people that broke their plastic lever housing during installation or use. So far I have upgraded my Barista Express, single dose hopper, new bottomless portafilter, new portafilter basket, tension tamper, distributor tools, tamper station, single dose storage tubes. All I'm looking at is the Crema lever but until I start to see reinforcement mods and positive reviews. Then I will get one.
Love the handle on that portafilter
thank you! me too, i love the look and feel, especially compared to the stock portafilter which feels plasticky (though heavy) as though it might crack 😬 if you're interested, the portafilter is linked in the description!
When I do a flush cycle, water comes out the portafilter and not the bottom?
I've heard/seen that newer machines are different and they flush out from the front. Nothing to be worried about, you're all good!
@@HijabsandAprons you're the best. Thanks!
this video inspires me to clean my Breville, tyvm!
Great video.
Thank you! 😊
Hi @Hijabs and Aprons, I just got my Barista Pro few days back. May I check with you if its normal for the machine to release some water from the bottom each time you power up the machine? My drip tray and storage tray was taken out when I turn on my Barista Pro and I notice water flow out from the bottom. Will appreciate if you could verify and respond. Cheers!
Hi! Sorry it took me a while to reply, I had to clean out my tray to test it. Yes indeed the machine does spit out some water after it turns on👍🏼
You're obviously using excellent fresh coffee and know far more than I ever will. Can you answer a question about grind size? I've got my Barista Pro set to a grind of 2 (with upper burr set to 4) - this machine is a 'new refurb' from the offical outlet store and I'm concerned that everything is not as it should be. I can see your grind is set to 6 - what's your upper burr set to?
Hello!! My burr is set to 3 and I usually float around a 6 or 7 grind size. Your burrs could've been replaced/brand new since the machine is factory refurbished. Every bean is different, though, so be sure to consider your actual parameters when dialing in!
Fantastic video! Such a precise and delicate touch!
A 2-in-1 distributor tamper tool!! It's in the description of my video 😊
How have you found the grinder on the Pro? Has it been reliable for you? If you could buy it again would you get a separate grinder?
Thus far it's serving me well!! I like the macro and micro adjustments. And for my needs it's great. My only gripe is the retention of beans. I lose up to 0.2g per dose depending on how recently I cleaned it out. I wasn't ready for a more advanced espresso machine just yet, but I do feel like if I could afford it, I would've gone with the Breville dual boiler and either a Niche grinder (if I could get my hands on one haha they're always sold out!) or maybe one of the Baratza Sette ones.
I also wanted to mention that I'm more focused on refining my shots through even distribution at the moment. Though I'm learning how important the grinding is (some argue exclusively) and I could see myself getting a separate grinder eventually. Not for at least a year though, most likely!
@@HijabsandAprons Thanks for the response. I’m currently thinking about getting into the espresso world and I’m trying to decide between going with an all-in-one setup like the Barista Pro or opting for Bambino Plus + Eureka Mignon Grinder setup. Your setup looks so attractive, but everybody suggests keeping the grinder separate, I’m really leaning toward that route.
@@bin5803 Since I'm still a beginner in making and tasting espresso, I'm happy with the built in grinder and can see myself staying happy with it for a while. I was staring at my setup today and have to admit I do enjoy the...kind of all-in-one look of my machine as well as the compactness of it all 😅 I recommend watching "Hoon's Coffee" here on RUclips and hearing what he has to say about the built in grinder too. He actually also has the Niche grinder and is really well versed in the Breville Barista Pro and Express, both. Good luck!! Lmk what combo you end up getting! 👍🏼
Hey mate. New to your channel but love the content.
My question is when you replaced the lever, did you have a lot of wobble?? I just swapped mine over and it basically just wiggles all over the place.... Not sure if i am missing anything
Thank you! Yes it wiggles a bit. Some people experience more looseness than others; I recommend getting a rubber O ring to pop on at the base to keep it snug. I myself have yet to do this.
The stock machine knob was light plastic, so switching to a heavy steel lever can cause an imbalance when attached to the relatively weak base/mechanism
@@HijabsandAprons yeah I MacGyvered myself a rubber seal from my workshop and it works a treat now.
Love your videos! I just got my pro on weekend and am learning from you and waiting on accessories. Don’t think I’ll risk this lever until warranty runs out though. Can you tell me where you got your glasses and scales from please?
Hello!! I don't know how I didn't see or respond to this sooner--but most of my things are linked on my site: hijabsandaprons.com/coffee
Is that the crema bottomless portafilter? If it is, are you liking it?
Yes it is! I'm very much enjoying it 😊 though to be fair, I have nothing to compare to other than the Breville portafilter that came with my machine 😅 I know some people had an issue with the portafilter handle unscrewing a little bit when pulling the portafilter out of the grouphead, but I feel like I just compensated for it in my wrist movement somehow and it never happened again
I just bought Breville pro and noticed heavy condensation in the storage compartment where I usually place my baskets. Is it normal to have condensation or my machine is defected?
@@CellXBreaker Yeah that's normal! Because water is excreted from the back there every time the machine gets turned on, or when a shot is pulled or steam wand engaged. Excess water comes out from there to relieve the pressure, I think
Great video 👍 Thanks
Thank you so much for watching!
Love your content, keep up the great work!The lever seems to wiggle a little, how did you deal with that?
I never dealt with it!! I should get an O ring though
Thanks for the video! I have the Sage Barista Pro. I have watched several videos and I'm following the same steps as you, but it only seems to be flusing from the front through the portafilter where the coffee normally comes out of. Nothing's coming out from the back. Any ideas what I might be doing wrong?
😳 really?? You placed the rubber basket inside the portafilter basket and the water is not coming out into the drip tray?
@@HijabsandAprons : Yeah, I don't get it. I placed the rubber basket, into my single filter which i use for making cappuccino, as advised in their booklet (which is coincidentally the same one to use for flusing) and it only comes out from the front, as if i was making a coffee. What am I doing wrong?
@@carlspring Are you selecting the flush cycle from the menu? Or just pressing the brew 1 or 2 cup button?
@@HijabsandAprons : Yes, I am. I'm also then selecting the one cup as seen in many videos. I've ordered a new rubber thing that has no hole and will update you when it arrives and I have tried it.
The rubber basket thing isn't supposed to have any holes in it
You are a very handy woman!
My pucks are coming out watery. How do I avoid this?
Hello. Great video. Like your Channel. I want to clean my machine. (I have the same as yours) but i cant se the little White tablet? Have you buyed at your own? 😊
If your machine didn't come with any tablets, yes you should buy some! Urnex sells great cleaning supplies for espresso machines! amzn.to/3Ohcjpm
@@HijabsandAprons I found them 😉 But thanks a lot for quick answer 👍🏽 your videos is a big help
Girl your videos are perfection! Just subbed :)
You mentioned heating the portafilter, or warming it, in another video. I am a beginner and have a different machine, unfortunately, but I did not see nor understand how and why? I thought, "oh, a trick to help keep my espresso it's hottest!" Could you explain? Thanks! I really enjoy your presentations and choice of music!
She means just run a shot through it without coffee to just heat it up with water then wipe it down and toss your grounds in there after
Hi, how often do you do this cleaning?
Every couple months, only after the alert shows up on my machine. The Barista Pro is programmed to set off that alert after ~200 shots have been pulled; but that includes dummy shots (just water) as well (which I pull a lot of). So my estimate would be to run a flush cycle every 5-6 months unless you're actually pulling multiple shots every single day. Hope this helps!!
It's a good video. I like the visual beauty..~
So satisfying to watch. Loving it! One tip: do not swivel your espresso shot before filling in milk because with every swivel you loose flavor.
Hi there. Very nice video. May I ask, I've got the same machine brand new just a couple of days ago. I find that the steam knob is not turning smooth when the machine is on. It doesnt have a nice feeling when i rotate the knob, its hard to rotate actually. However it feels fine and smooth when the machine is turned off. Is this the case on your machine?
Yes! I noticed the same thing! Oddly enough, having the steam lever makes it a little smoother though, that's why I love it!
Hello! Nice video! I got the same machine and add the crema lever to my machine as well. The lever is so beautiful, however, a little wobbly due to it being quite heavy and the machine itself using plastic to hold the lever.
One issue I have noticed lately is that after adding the lever it seems like the steam comes out too strong... and when I switch into hot water, a lot of steam comes out from the hot water outlet first, then hot water after. Do you have a similar issue? Or do you happen to know what might cause the issue?
Thanks for watching!! Hm.. while I do have the loose lever issue, I don't have any problem with steam coming out too strong nor issues with the hot water. Could it be that it's time for a descale?
Just a rubber O ring, should fit around the outside of the plastic and on the inside of the metal lever. You can see a gap in the video.
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