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Does 100 cc water use per triple shot sound about right for making a triple shot, including the water needed for preinfusion? I figure 1 shot =~ 30 cc water, but the brew ratio value reduces the water consumption somewhat, and the volume of the portafilter basket increases the...
I've read many threads in this forum which claim there is no difference in the cup between vibe and rotary pumps. I am experiencing the opposite, with (little) data to support it. I posted this question on s1cafe, but I would like to extend the question to other users...
I have a Silvia V3 with PID. I spent the last couple months dialing it in. So far I've:
1. Descaled
2. Replaced the group head gasket
3. Set the pressure to 9 bar using a SCACE
4. Purchased a scale to measure dose
5. Correlated PID boiler temperature to brew temperature using a...
I recently purchased a used Rancilio Tecna DE.
Upon starting it up I discovered a significant leak.
It is coming from where a solenoid valve base is attached and appears to be due to a worn o-ring.
I posted a picturing showing the o-ring installed and another showing...
Hello everybody, I've joined this forum today and I am happy about that!
I bought a Saeco Poemia espresso machine, which comes with a pressurized portafilter. I read a lot about the characteristics of such pressurized filter, good on one side (the facility to make an espresso...
I think it's time for me to write up my first impressions of the Pro 700. As I'm still a newbie, I don't want to call that a review as I'm lacking the critical skills for such a task. But I think I have interesting information to pass on to potential buyers of the machine....
My R58 V2 (new) is really noisy when I turn it on in the morning. It is somehow related with the heating of the brew boiler. After a minute or two it doesn't make noises any longer and it is absolutely calm during all the day. Is this loud noise normal at the start up of the...
When adjusting the pump pressure for brew, how should one adjust this based off the machine's gauge if I do not have a Scace device? Should I be pulling a shot and adjust the pump to the desired pressure (ie. 9 bars) or should there be just free water running from the group...
So, after FedEx dropped my Cimbali Jr. Casa and damaged it beyond repair. And finally getting the reimbursement check from them, thanks FedEx for making the process simple yet long. My new machine is on its way. I keep saying my , but it all started as a Christmas present for my...
