[jyl]

My brew temp is about 200F (holding probe in the stream).

I’m getting best results - like, semi decent - using dark roast and grinding so fine that the shot lasts over 40 seconds. The stream is very thin throughout the shot, doesn’t grow thicker or start gushing, so I think my puck is holding together.

This makes me suspect my brew pressure is low and I will fiddle with that next. I can adjust the pump pressure, but need to take off the case (or I usually burn myself trying to get a stubby screwdriver down there).