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[First Responders] Breville The Dual Boiler Coffee Machine BES920 $891.65 in-Store Only @ JB Hi-Fi

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[First Responders] Breville The Dual Boiler Coffee Machine BES920 $891.65 in-Store Only @ JB Hi-Fi
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jsjc on 30/06/2022 - 13:11 jbhifi.com.au (2544 clicks)
Last edited 30/06/2022 - 14:29 by 2 other users

Targeted to first responders Original JB Hifi First Responders deal

Excellent coffee machine, see many previous deals.
I’m fuming because I bought a new one last week after my previous machine died after 8 years.

Yes they are more expensive than they used to be.
No they are not likely to get cheaper. They are now bundling them with the smart grinder only and are clearing the last of these out.
Yes you should combine this with a nicer grinder, if you can afford it.

They are quite short stocked (in WA anyway). Go through to the checkout to see where click and collect is actually available - there were a few units at Myaree and some perhaps in Joondalup only.

Electrical & Electronics Breville Coffee Machine First Responders Day

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  • mhc on 30/06/2022 - 13:19

    Says $1049 for me.

    • BargainsGrabber on 30/06/2022 - 13:21
      +2

      Targeted to first responders Original JB Hifi First Responders deal

      • pointnlarf on 30/06/2022 - 15:22
        +30

        But he responded to this post first!!

    • jsjc on 30/06/2022 - 13:25

      Sorry I’m not sure how to make that “targeted” tag come up

      • kulprit on 30/06/2022 - 14:08
        +1

        After you post the deal, click the report button and pick targeted and a mod will add.

    • wolfazrael123 on 30/06/2022 - 14:39
      +4

      should be 891 for you as you are the first responder to this post

  • Rumrum on 30/06/2022 - 13:54
    +2

    Good price. Too bad I am not a responder

  • jimmej on 30/06/2022 - 14:09
    +26

    Anyone making me coffee is a first responder to me

    • Astronaut Joe on 30/06/2022 - 14:24
      +2

      I don't know if a suede leather apron and hipster beard qualifies as a uniform that will snag you the deal in-store.

  • bargainsniper on 30/06/2022 - 14:11
    +1

    I responded to this bargain. Can I has a deal??

    • MrKnowItAll on 30/06/2022 - 14:14
      +4

      Sorry but @mhc was the first responder to this bargain.

  • Kammi on 30/06/2022 - 14:17
    +13

    Slippery slope…so far I've spent

    $900 bdb
    $1000 nz
    $100 timemore nano scale
    $50 bottomless portafilter
    $70 v4 normcore tamper
    $17 portafilter stand (decent knockoff)
    $15 shot mirror
    $35 wdt tool (sworks knockoff)
    $18 magnetic dosing ring (decent knockoff)
    $15 bellow

    $2220

    Not to mention the gear before this
    $37 grinder portable usb
    $59 4cup bialetti
    $45 3 cup bialetti

    • Scotch on 30/06/2022 - 14:21
      +1

      Bout time you did a Dual Boiler MOD then! Get this badboy into CAFE mode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmQgxQ5Higw

    • Subada on 30/06/2022 - 14:27
      +1

      What bottomless portafilter did you get?

      Edit*
      Yours will be the proper 58mm size so it won't help a Breville Express pleb like me anyway :/

      • Save Medicare on 30/06/2022 - 15:03
        +2

        I've ordered a bunch of normcore stuff in the past few days - some via them directly, some via alterantivebrewing/amazon depending on where's cheap and available

        Got the 54mm bottomless portafilter and WDT tool coming from alternativebrewing
        dosing cup from amazon
        54mm magnetic dosing funneland v4 tamper from normcore directly

      • waade395 on 30/06/2022 - 15:23
        +2

        I use the Neouza one with my barista express and happy with it. Although wasn't particularly happy when I saw how much channeling I was getting. Set me off on a long quest

        https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08CDHC5ZN

        • Subada on 30/06/2022 - 15:44

          Thanks for the recommendation! Have you tried a precision basket yet? Apparently it can make a big difference.

          • waade395 on 30/06/2022 - 16:12

            @Subada: I was looking at precision baskets but a stirrer with multiple needles was the final piece of the puzzle. Toothpick wasn't cutting it. Found one on aliexpress in rosewood that matches the portafilter handle. Worst I get now is a bit of channeling on occasion but always a uniform flow from the center.

            I use an unpressurised basket so 90% of my improvement came from ordering fresh roasted beans. I use a dosing ring because when stirring the grounds get pretty fluffy. Tapping the portafilter settles them and then just use a distributor before I tamp.

      • Kammi on 30/06/2022 - 16:12

        I got the NEOUZA 58mm Bottomless Portafilter off Amazon.

        Yeah it's a 58mm, though I'm sure between Amazon & AliExpress you'll be able to find one that works with that machine!

    • furBug on 30/06/2022 - 14:34
      +2

      Would be interested in a link to the dosing ring and wdt tool you mention.

      • Kammi on 30/06/2022 - 16:17
        +2

        Here you go!

        AU $35.29 20%OFF | WDT Espresso Distribution Tool 10 Needles Distributor 0.3mm Coffee Stirrer, Nature Wood Handle with Stand
        https://a.aliexpress.com/_msebhTM

        AU $17.07 24%OFF | 58mm Magnetic Espresso Coffee Dosing Ring,Portafilters Coffee Filter Catcher Replacement Ring For Espresso Brewing
        https://a.aliexpress.com/_mN4eFei

        They aren't here and it's super painful wait lol. I love Amazon how its like 2 day delivery most times! AliExpress takes forever haha

        • Save Medicare on 13/07/2022 - 07:15

          Can this dosing ring be tamped through?

    • Cludo on 30/06/2022 - 14:50
      +1

      My partner and I were one of the lucky ones to snag this deal
      Shortly after we found out about all the awesome accessories.. our Amazon shopping list is similar to what you posted lol
      Something so satisfying about making good coffee

      • Kammi on 30/06/2022 - 16:23
        +1

        Ikr! So much kit!!!

        This might sound really elitist, but it bothers me when now I walk around (in Melbourne) and look at the setups cafes have and they e.g. don't use a scale.

        They're wbc, dgaf or maybe I just need to read/watch/taste more!? How do they do it without any of the information!!!

        Its really affected me buying coffee lol.

        • Cludo on 30/06/2022 - 16:46
          +1

          haha I feel you man.
          I used to be a barista 10 years ago, I still watch the people making my coffee and silently judge them on their ability.

          • Kammi on 30/06/2022 - 16:52

            @Cludo: Lololol.

            You know what else gets me? How in the world do you serve something you haven't tasted!

            I can't imagine the day I'm that consistent/confident..

        • [Deactivated] on 30/06/2022 - 16:48

          You get a feel for it.

    • blues99 on 30/06/2022 - 14:51
      +1

      money well spent!

    • goonsta on 30/06/2022 - 15:02

      Genuinely curious as to why you would need the magnetic dosing ring if you're pairing this with a niche ? Are you grinding straight into the portafilter with it?

      • Kammi on 30/06/2022 - 16:30

        Currently I'm using a needle and my technique is messy, a dosing ring would make it a lot faster (i think!).

        I haven't got the nz yet (or the wdt & dosing ring!)

    • SickDmith on 30/06/2022 - 15:38

      $15 shot mirror

      I think I need one with magnetic base so I can stick it to front side of the machine (not to leave it standing on the drip tray).

    • moggyx on 30/06/2022 - 18:28
      +2

      No puck screen? Your shopping is not complete

      • Kammi on 30/06/2022 - 18:57

        Haha!! I am thinking the normcore puck screen, but I have about ~250 aeropress paper filters which fit ontop!

        For the bottom of the portafilter, I was thinking of getting this cutter but the reviews weren't crash hot..

        EKSuccess EKSuccess - 2 1/4 Inch Circle Large Punch
        https://amzn.asia/d/1md9A4u

        • moggyx on 30/06/2022 - 19:01
          +1

          I have the normcore puck screen. Is it worth it? Not sure, sometimes is a pain in the butt to separate from the puck.
          Best thing I bought was a WDT combined with the Eureka mingion specialita. It is a sink hole for funds, I recommend roasting your own beans to save money

          • Kammi on 01/07/2022 - 21:16

            @moggyx: What do you think about the puck screen 'protecting' the group head?

            I'm not yet sure what the routine is to clean the machine, but I often use the rubber thingy which came with the bdb and the grouphead has heaps of old bean!

            • moggyx on 02/07/2022 - 08:34

              @Kammi: It is definitely less residue on the shower screen as a result of the puck screen but that is offset by the puck screen requiring cleaning.
              I don't really know about the claim of protecting the group head though, the only real benefit I can see for coffee is a more even distribution of water across the puck.

              • repeat on 03/07/2022 - 19:19

                @moggyx: I am also in two minds about using a puck screen.
                Initially, the screen takes some heat out of the water before it meets the coffee.
                The output never seems to taste as good, and the puck is much harder to remove after the shot (I probably did not reduce the bean weight enough to adjust for the screen space).

    • beebul on 30/06/2022 - 18:48

      Yes but ☕

    • INTP0151 on 01/07/2022 - 08:51
      +2

      You have good taste 😏 Here’s my setup thanks to Ozbargain baiting me into upgrading my barista express to a dual boiler

      BDB
      Niche Zero
      Black mirror nano
      Normcore distributor
      Normcore tamper
      Normcore bottomless filter
      Normcore mdt

      Originally bought a Breville smart grinder pro but it was upgraded after a month

    • drilly on 01/07/2022 - 09:18
      +2

      I hate that I now know about these things

  • Amr911 on 30/06/2022 - 14:21

    Always wondered…Anyone ever made 2 cups at same time as in photo?

    • admira on 30/06/2022 - 14:27
      +1

      I don't have this machine (sadly) but I make 2 cups like that on the machine I do have all the time.

    • Sulpu on 30/06/2022 - 14:33
      +1

      Yes, sometimes my wife and I only want single-shot coffee, so this way, we divide double shot to single.

  • iNeed2Pee on 30/06/2022 - 14:24
    +2

    Is this why there are no paramedics? JB HI FI first responder deals? 😂.

    Will Sky News blame OzBargain?

    • kev98 on 30/06/2022 - 14:47

      Chris Kenny's head will explode

    • ausdday on 30/06/2022 - 14:48
      +1

      If the news are true, first responders will miss this deal as they will not have time to check ozbargain.

    • Pricebeat on 30/06/2022 - 14:50

      If they spent $1k, the discount will be around $150. Not worth missing $250+ from work. Not to mention it will negate the deal.

      • iNeed2Pee on 30/06/2022 - 15:10

        Could always stop by with the patient if they are at the Northern? Just wheel them in for a browse whilst they wait for a bed!

  • Andoni18 on 30/06/2022 - 14:49

    Folks,

    Which of the two models single / dual boiler has known seal leaks and more repair work ? 🤔

    • Jebus on 30/06/2022 - 15:44
      +2

      The dual boiler is known for needing o-rings on the steam boiler replaced after a few years. They updated the machine a couple years ago with better seals on some of the connection points, but I'm sure the others will still need some maintenance.

      The process is incredibly simple, you pull off a securing clip, pull out the pipe and replace the ring. Do that for each pipe and you're done.

      In saying that there are other things that can go wrong especially if you leave a steam leak for too long, it'll stuff up the Triac board which results in overheating and causing even more issues. My bypass valve just split one day, requiring a new pump+valve, and the steam wand is known for leaks which is a bit more annoying to fix.

      In saying that, all machines even a 5k profitec will require maintenance, so for under 1k it's an absolute steal.

      • kierand on 30/06/2022 - 16:22
        +1

        I had my triac board go after 5 years, seals hadn't failed but replaced them anyway with the triac and solenoid. All up about a $100 in parts from eBay and good to go again.

      • repeat on 30/06/2022 - 21:35

        My first machine needed o-rings for the boilers every few years, I think the newer machine redesigned some of the connectors on the top of the boiler with screw connectors for some of the plumbing, I think the thermal probes still need the o-rings.

        replacement parts/repairs for me over around 6 years:
        2-3 thermal probes for the boilers (I guess they are inspected when the o-rings were changed)
        steam valve (was dripping in the off position) around year 3
        brew pump low pressure and no pre-infusion year 4 (did it myself with an Ulka from eBay ~ $35)
        triac board (ignored leaking o-rings for too long) year 5
        safety valve on the steam boiler (stuck open in year 5 after triac issue)

        None of the repairs were expensive, parts were always available - generally a 2 week wait for service and repairs.

  • ausdday on 30/06/2022 - 14:49
    +3

    Can someone please call 000 to inform them this deal?

    • Dreamcast on 30/06/2022 - 14:54

      Computer says no.

  • monzi on 30/06/2022 - 15:38
    +1

    got the price down to 994 from jb this morning with 15 shipping in case anyone wanted a stainless steel one instead of black from HN

  • phonehome on 30/06/2022 - 16:10
    +3

    "I’m fuming because I bought a new one last week after my previous machine died after 8 years."

    But are you boiling?

    • Dreamcast on 30/06/2022 - 16:21
      +3

      They're frothing

  • kierand on 30/06/2022 - 16:14

    Op - when you say your old one died after 8 years what actually went wrong with it? I had a few issues with mine at the five year mark but managed to repair it and bring back from the dead.

    • philta on 30/06/2022 - 17:29

      Mine just died after 10 years……it was my fault, had the "descale me" message it but left it running for 3-4 months, I'm pretty sure I killed the boiler/valve. Good units, just maintain it, when it tells you to….now going to try and rescue it :)

      • kierand on 30/06/2022 - 20:59

        I ignored it for a lot longer than that! I've now descaled half a dozen times but the message still comes up while it's heating up. Using filtered water now and will try descaling every six months hopefully will go away eventually.

    • jsjc on 30/06/2022 - 17:31

      I took it in for a service for a leaking steam wand hoping it was just a washer that needed replacing
      When they opened it up, turns out the boiler was leaking and was probably the reason our kitchen electrics have been shorting out the past few weeks.
      Machine still worked though!

  • ttacx on 30/06/2022 - 18:40
    -4

    The grinder that comes with it is fine. You dont need another grinder….

  • tlattouf on 30/06/2022 - 19:27
    +1

    my bes900 from 2013 is still running. on its last legs but have the parts ready to swap.

  • sqheaven on 30/06/2022 - 21:15

    I bought it at around this price last year, a friend is now willing to upgrade his dedica and I am on a hunt for a deal lol

    I use Mignon, and I have just found out about the sly mod. Damn.

    I just printed myself a WDT and dosing funnel. My shots are never sour.

    I believe, I don't have to spend more money to make any further improvements.

    I have been making coffee for more than 5 years. Had a 100$ machine, then Barista pro. Now BDB.

    The flow and pressure profiling might break my bank again, like buy an Italian beauty or something.

    • Kammi on 01/07/2022 - 02:22

      Linea mini 😎

  • George Washington on 01/07/2022 - 08:31

    Good way to spend part of that 3k

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