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Well my wonderful wife, who absolutely despises coffee, knows that I am starting to get into the coffee/espresso world. Recently, since I realized that I couldn't afford a quality espresso grinder or machine, I bought a smart grinder and an aeropress in order to take my first...
I just started playing with an Astoria Argenta JUN and I can't get the volumetrics to program. When I got the machine, the dose buttons would just dispense indefinitely, until I pushed them again to shut them off. I tried programming them (flip the program switch, push the...
On my Livietta, the microswitch under the pressure stat fried. Most of it is burned but I see a part #, 506. I've found one online but wonder what the specs are. Are they all the same voltage rating?
I have a 2000 Rancilio Silvia that I have taken regular care of over the years including a complete rebuild last year. I keep the machine on most of the day. Over the last month I have noticed that when I go to pull a blank shot (to see water coming out of the...
I noticed that the markings on my gauges does not correspond with the installation manual text and drawings . The red zone for the steam pressure starts at 1.5 bar (see image), but in the manual it starts at 2 bar. I have GS3 build number 1774. Will it be safe to use 2 bar for...
Has anyone else had this happen. For once, I ran some water through to heat up the shot glasses and it came out milky white. I ran a bunch more and it remained milky white. Reservoir was totally clean and our water is ridiculously soft.
Got a late model Pasquini Livietta with matching Pasquini Moca Express in white for $60. Came with 6 Pasquini cups, tamp, two double portafilters and baskets, 2 frothing pitchers and portioning spoons. Had to prime the pump to get the thing going but worked right away. Had to...
No posts for over a month ? As there are so few of these machines out there ,was wondering what has happened on the review. Will there be an update soon ?
A few times I have seen it mentioned that people prefer stainless boilers over copper. It is my understanding that copper boilers are more common. I think the new LUCCA M58 has stainless steel boilers. It is my understanding that the only mention of an advantage of one over the...
