Machine: ECM Synchronika II with flow control, plumbed
Grinders: Timemore 078s with turbo burrs for pourovers , Lagom 01 or P64 for espresso (have yet to decide).
Water
I will run the water through a calcite filter cartridge prior going to the machine. The machine will come with a 3/8” compression fitting. I need to get a 3/8” pressure reducer w/ a gauge. I will need to be at 1-2bar. So the water will run from the current whole house carbon filter and water softening set up to the calcite filter then an inline TDS monitor (TDS should hopefully read 80-130, ideally 90-110). Hot and cold pex ran to the sink (not through the calcite filter, just off the house setup).
Drains
Espresso machine needs a drain as does the sink.
Electric
Service will need (2) 15amp breakers or a 30:
– espresso machine: 11amp
– kettle: 10amp
– grinders: 2.5-8amp (variable)
I would like an outlet behind the grinder station. But I want a hole in the counter top so that a flat power strip could be ran to the top inside of the cabinet – so essentially all cords are hidden underneath the counter and no cords are on the countertop (cords behind the espresso machine won’t be seen). To the right of the machine needs to be a single outlet and two switches, one for the overhead lights and one for under shelving LED.
Shelving
Two shelves will go the full span on both walls and will be 9” wide and be made out of hickory to match the beam.
Countertop
See the diagram, should be about 42 1/4” x 25” then 41” x 18” white quartz to match the kitchen.
Cabinets: white, matching kitchen, with base cabinet and drawer. Backsplash will be glass tile.
TLDR: take a look at the equipment placement and the layout. This is the only layout that made sense to me for workflow and space have space to prep. Grind and prep on the left, brew in the corner , sink on the right, ECM steam wand is on the left. Can you think of a better way to organize this? Would you do it differently? Why? And most of all, thank you
by MrVoldimort