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The pressure switch in your Bonavita is not a safety cutoff it’s mainly a control switch that enables heating based on water pressure/flow. How it works:It is normally open (OFF) When water from the reservoir enters the heating tube, the pressure/flow closes the switch, powering the heating...

Yes it looks like the drain tube from the pressure relief/three-way valve to the drip tray is missing or disconnected. Those holes are likely meant for that tube. You should add a short silicone hose from the valve outlet down to the drip tray so excess water doesn’t collect inside the machine.

If you want simplicity and fewer pieces of gear: There are all in one espresso machines (like some from Breville, De’Longhi, and Philips) with built-in grinders that are good enough for regular espresso, cortados, and even brewed coffee. Their grinders are usually fine-grind capable and decent...

Truly plastic free, home programmable coffee brewers don’t really exist the ones with all stainless water/coffee contact are commercial units (like your VEVOR and Avantco) with simple on/off control. If you want programmability, you’ll either have to: Use a commercial stainless brewer +...

1.You’re not wrong commercial grade works well for blends if it’s clean and consistent. Many blends are built on Brazil/Colombia commercial lots. Look at Olam, ECOM, Sucafina, Volcafe, Mercon. 2.Shipping on 10 bags usually adds $0.30–$0.70/lb, still cheaper than premium specialty. If pickup is...