<p>There may be some advice on this. My first will be to check the pressure as you can do this with your pretty machine. Please check if you are around 9 bars when pulling the shot.</p>

<p>One reason of delay is, it takes a while for the water to wet the grounds. So, it is normal to wait for a few seconds to see the first drops. However; if it is more than a few seconds, the most possible problems I can think of are:</p>

<ul>
<li>The pressure is not enough</li>
<li>You have tamped so forcefully</li>
<li>The grind is too fine</li>
</ul>

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2016-10-02T09:22:43.377Z
Thanks! It starts to flow between 3-5 seconds, and looks allright. But ½  way the shot (12-17 seconds), it suddenly starts to drip. The puck is also a bit mud-isch, maybe indeed its all about the grind (to fine).
Roger
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2016-10-02T16:31:25.310Z
Please check this [discussion](http://coffee.stackexchange.com/questions/1938/how-to-re-calibrate-an-espresso-machine-and-grinder-setup/1939#1939) for adjusting grind size. However, muddy puck may indicate insufficient amount of coffee. Please check if you use 7 to 8 grams of coffee per espresso shot (30 ml).
MTSan
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2016-09-29T16:17:50.270Z
2016-09-29T16:17:50.270Z
MTSan
<p>I have a Espresso machine (Rocket R58).</p>

<p>I'm curious why my pour starts to drip <strong>halfway</strong> the pull. Is there any <strong>explanation</strong> why <strong>halfway</strong> and not from the get-go? </p>

<p><em>I do understand I need to go more coarse to fix this...</em></p>

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2016-09-29T15:55:23.063Z
Welcome! While coffee is in principle on topic here, we've found that [coffee.se] often has more specific advice on questions like this, so I'm migrating it there.
Cascabel
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2016-10-01T05:48:06.523Z
@Jefromi, awesome! Didn't know we have a coffee exchange! Thanks!
Roger
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Espresso, pour starts dripping halfway?
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# Espresso, pour starts dripping halfway?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-09-29)

I have a Espresso machine (Rocket R58).

I'm curious why my pour starts to drip **halfway** the pull. Is there any **explanation** why **halfway** and not from the get-go?

*I do understand I need to go more coarse to fix this...*

**Tags:** espresso, coffee-machines

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Welcome! While coffee is in principle on topic here, we've found that [coffee.se] often has more specific advice on questions like this, so I'm migrating it there.  
> **username_0**: @Jefromi, awesome! Didn't know we have a coffee exchange! Thanks!  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2016-09-29. Score: 4

There may be some advice on this. My first will be to check the pressure as you can do this with your pretty machine. Please check if you are around 9 bars when pulling the shot.

One reason of delay is, it takes a while for the water to wet the grounds. So, it is normal to wait for a few seconds to see the first drops. However; if it is more than a few seconds, the most possible problems I can think of are:

* The pressure is not enough
* You have tamped so forcefully
* The grind is too fine

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Thanks! It starts to flow between 3-5 seconds, and looks allright. But ½  way the shot (12-17 seconds), it suddenly starts to drip. The puck is also a bit mud-isch, maybe indeed its all about the grind (to fine).  
> **username_2**: Please check this [discussion](http://coffee.stackexchange.com/questions/1938/how-to-re-calibrate-an-espresso-machine-and-grinder-setup/1939#1939) for adjusting grind size. However, muddy puck may indicate insufficient amount of coffee. Please check if you use 7 to 8 grams of coffee per espresso shot (30 ml).  

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