Breville Dual Boiler | Q & A

(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)

The Breville Dual boiler is a great machine, but we're possibly looking to clear it out, in order free up some budget to bring in some new exciting machines! So in this video, I answer all your questions on the Dual boiler, and discuss which video will still be coming up with it!

#espresso #coffee #espressomachine

Filming Setup

AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE:
Some of the links used in the description will direct you to Amazon, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.

[LifestyleLab_]

(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)

[personalview]

Breville DB is actually best machine for real end users, contrary to retro style things from Lelit, Gaggia and such.
Just disassembly all machines and you will understand it all, as you are comparing 21 century machine to machines from 1960s.

On portafilters - it is no such thing like "standard 58mm" as locking ears on them are slightly different for different EU firms, some are angled even.
For Breville it is all good - you can get steel portafilter with bigger ears and just file them down to proper size, all will work.
On Ali bottomless portafilter with 2 cup basket is around $15-18 delivered if you search good.

Grinders prices are real mess, as it is not hard to put motor, two metal flat burrs, fine microadjustment and do it for less than $150.

Issue is that almost all grinders are either niche (sic!) small firms made, where they just need 200-300% margins to live, or they are pro grinders that become expensive exactly due to expensive motors and very sturdy construction (and it is still small volume product).

[junocheyennekrakus]

The first break down on my Breville 920 was after 5800 Espresso shots. Two " O " rings on the steam boiler needed to be replaced. Cost of the repair was about $3 and I hour of my work. It was esy to fix it. Now steam valve is getting trouble but still workable.

[krishnachalla]

Thank you for the great content as always and for answering all our questions! Your videos have helped me a great deal in my coffee journey since I purchased the Barista Express. Can't wait for what you're replacing the Dual Boiler with!

[caffeinefix]

Coffee machine technician here: Great video, love it, and I agree with almost everything, but would love to add something. Don't descale your breville dual boilers/oracles. Have seen it ruin the steam boiler too many times. You may do the descale cycle but know there's a chance that your steam boiler goes, and the repair isn't cheap nor fun. Cleaning cycles, frequent water filter replacement, and using filtered water are all highly encouraged, along with an annual/biannual service, pressure and leak test.

Feel free to ask me anything breville!

[vincecortez]

I have a BBE for almost a year now. Eyeing the DB for the next upgrade. Watching this video made me think twice... I will wait for your other video on the DB. Will see if I will avail a BDB ot avail a Rocket (with PID). Thank you

[jeffb]

Great review, and excellent content overall!
If you were to buy a new espresso machine today, which would you choose for 2 lattes a day? I have the dual boiler and it's been great, but it's starting to have the typical leaking issues (and it's in for repair right now).
Would you choose the dual boiler, or the touch impress if you were to buy today?
Thanks so much!

[tblissful]

Hello- I have an Apartmento. At 7:50 you say "the temperature stability that an E61 does offer if used CORRECTLY" The lack of temperature stability is my biggest complaint of the Apartmento. I added the digital temperature gauge to the E61 per your other video but as you also describe the overheating problem (and I also have this problem) you said it can take up to 45 seconds of flowing water thru the head to get the temp down to 200 ish range. I end up having to refill the water tank every day. Can you please explain how to use the E61 Apartmento machine "CORRECTLY". THANKS FOR ALL YOU HARD WORK ON THESE MACHINES!!

[TheLoadedShawirma]

In regards to a grinder that would give you great espresso, would you consider the fellow opus one of those?

I bought the fellow before I decided to buy a BDB, so now I'm wondering if I need to make the jump from a fellow opus to one of the higher end grinders you mentioned.

I don't have my hands on the machine yet, so I can't actually judge that the fellow isn't good enough for great espresso with the dual boiler

[joelraivid]

Thank you for the great content. I just bought a dual boiler based on your videos! There’s some weird smell/taste coming from the steam wand like a burnt plastic or rubber/metallic - is this normal for a new machine or I should contact support?

[orrinbelcher]

A really great Q And A, superbly done and very informative, thank you

[coyzmann]

Great, have you considered to do BDB Flow Control Mod, and reviewed it?

[bin]

Do you think you could check out the Solis Barista Perfetta to see how it compares to the Breville machines? Particularly the Bambino? Curious how it ranks.

[linhenry]

Hi there, how long will that take to heat up the machine for the first coffee in the morning or after work? Coz I don’t really want to wait too long for the first coffee every day. Thank you so much for your time.

[RamonRamon]

I know it’s gone… but I want more of it. Bring it back!

[overthetopblues]

Do you know where I can buy one of these in black? I only see it online in silver. Thanks

[devrim]

Great video, but my dual boiler heats up in just 2 mins and 33 secs until it hits 93deg (200F). Just bought it a month ago. Maybe the new boilers are much faster? My Oracle touch takes even longer: 4:40.

BDB is insanely fast! :)

[jackharington]

Please help!
I'm wanting to upgrade but not sure how. I have a barista express. My upgrade is solely for the purpose of better tasting espresso (I also have milk drinks).
With all the talk about the grinder being so important, I'm not sure if I should just get the bambino or bambino pro, and then spend more money on a grinder (looking at the Eureka specialita) or will I really benefit from going with a dual boiler too. Making back to back milk drinks is not a big issue. I generally make one or 2 lattes in the morning. And am wanting to get into more straight espresso and Americano style coffee.

(Also thinking about getting a v60 but that might be another topic)

[bengriffin]

Great video! Do you have any experience with E61 equipped with flow control kit? I read you can achieve slayer like flow control with modding the BDB and I’m cross shopping the two. Thank you!

[ShrednESP]

Hi just a question regarding the bdb. I know the brew boiler is only 300ml but do you feel this is an acceptable machine for light entertaining. I am looking for a machine with pid that can handle my daily fix and making drinks for friends & family on the weekend.
Do you have any other recommendations? Thanks for all the feedback you have given so far.