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I am new here and I saw quite some helpful comments in a post that I read, so I decided to create an account and post my problem. I am thankful for any help you might provide.
I own a second hand Bezzera Unica that has a failure right now. When preparing the milk for a...
When my Alex Leva machine heats up everything is fine. But when it reaches working temperature, and the thermometer blinks on the PID, when it is trickle-heating or whatever it does, the lights flicker in my house just a tiny bit. Not everyone sees the flicker, but I do....
Hello,
I have recently installed an ITO controller on my Rancilio Silvia.
ITO is by far the most sophisticated aftermarket control option for such machines - SBDU with vibe pump and basically enables almost everything that the industry has developped as an espresso machine...
Just saw this and found it super interesting. Brian Quan made a first look video about a new machine tentatively called The Meticulous Home Espresso Machine.
No boiler, spring activated by a motor, silent, good looking. I'm definitely intrigued!
I have revised this post over the years with updates as I felt necessary. Those updates, in italics and dated, have been moved to the bottom of this post. Dan/HB said something about how it plays better with Google searches that way. So my revision notes are still here. Just at...
On Edit... We are already there. Not only Slayer shots but beyond, so if you are wanting to skip the theory and development and learning puffery, and jump ahead to the upshot go to post...161 on page 17: Breville Dual Boiler Slayer shots ?
Hi there,
My most important get-through-the-day tool has a leak at the solenoid elbow pictured :(
This parts seems difficult to source and I'd rather not have to replace the entire solenoid assembly due to cost. ($140 here in New Zealand).
I'm not aware of a thread that showcases member setups so thought I would start one. Here is my baby (mazzer mini, autotamp, vibiemme domobar super + e61 thermometer):
Now I just need to add skills and might be getting somewhere. Newest editions are the E61 thermometer...
I just ordered a Breville (Sage in Europe) The Bambino after reading several good review about it while searching for a budget but good espresso machine to replace my superautomatic DeLonghi Magnifica S. I have still to buy a decent grinder for espresso to use with it, by the...