Oh, forgot to mention: On the link to the driptray option the “complete kit” which is like ~$180 is only for an LMLM, for us you’d need to buy the other option which is like $37, and then obviously you’d also need an Acaia Lunar. I did some preliminary measuring and I think the kit should fit just fine in the brewtus drip tray, though it is a little right and doesn’t leave a ton of room on either side to blow out the steam or hot water wand.
On Sunday, April 4, 2021 at 10:58:21 PM UTC-4 Brian wrote: > I use a bottomless portafilter, and it leaves plenty of space for a scale > and my espresso cups. That said I’ve been considering the same thing, I > just don’t love the process of moving the scale in and out. I’ve discovered > two answers and I haven’t decided which to pursue yet. > > Option 1) buy an Acaia Lunar and integrate it right into the drip tray. > There is a company that makes kits so you can cut your drip tray, snap in > an insert, and the scale will sit right in there. Pros: looks very clean, > excellent scale, pretty much water proof. Cons: expensive, have to > permanently modify a piece that is no longer easy to find a replacement. > > Here’s the link to a company that makes the kit: > https://www.pantechnicondesign.com/products/linea-lunar-scale-mod > > Option 2: raise the machine high enough to fit the scale beneath the > machine with the display sticking out, use a piece of acrylic or other heat > resistant plastic in the shape of an open sided square to place the cup on, > so it is over the drip tray but actually resting on the scale sitting > safely underneath the machine. Pro’s: cheap, DIY friendly, can use any > scale, easily reversible. Cons: not as clean looking, a little less stable. > > Here’s a reddit thread that shows this example, and talks a little about > how to make one: > > > https://www.reddit.com/r/espresso/comments/lexktd/made_a_diy_scale_stem_and_thought_id_share/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf > > > Report back whatever you end up doing as I’m still debating which > direction to go, and would love to hear some experience with the brewtus’ > extremely narrow but deep driptray. > On Sunday, April 4, 2021 at 1:33:37 PM UTC-4 [email protected] wrote: > >> I don't have a solution along the lines that you are looking for, but I >> would recommend a bottomless portafilter to give you more room. Using my >> bottomless portafilter, I have 5 inches of clearance on the Brewtus IV. It >> also allows you to use a 3 shot filter basket if you are so inclined. >> >> A flatter scale lower profile cups might also give you enough room. For >> a super tall mug, I just remove the screen on the drip tray and hold the >> cup while pouring the shot. Not very elegant, but gets the job done for a >> travel mug, etc. >> >> HTH, >> >> Adam >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Sun, Apr 4, 2021 at 3:13 AM '[email protected]' via Brewtus < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> If I put my scale on the tray and place my cappuccino glasses under the >>> double spout it got stuck. >>> Did anybody have same experience and come up with a good solution? >>> >>> Custom made tray or 'etagaire' solution? >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "Brewtus" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to [email protected]. >>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/brewtus/2863bde2-f0c4-4eba-b3bc-fec100317771n%40googlegroups.com >>> >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/brewtus/2863bde2-f0c4-4eba-b3bc-fec100317771n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Brewtus" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/brewtus/aa90a129-9bbc-486d-9cf9-74fbd0c74779n%40googlegroups.com.
