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Hi everyone, I'm a newbie in the quality coffee brewing scene, so I would very much appreciate your comments in a couple of questions I have. I got hold of a Gaggia Classic 8161/40 and I've been reading around with respects to the portafilter and basket that comes out of the box;...
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I have a recurring intermittent issue with an older Andreja Premium where the AC voltage across the element fluctuates. There can be times where the element is completely shut off (mV) and then switch on to heating but the voltage is not remaining constant. I'm getting...
Recently whenever I pull a shot on one group I often get I message on the display screen that there is no flow pulse. And the group has to be stopped manually instead of stopping automatically as programmed. Any thoughts on this?...
Hello everyone, long-time lurker and first-time poster here so thanks for all of the information so far. I looked around and couldn't really find this question answered so thought I would ask. I am getting ready to transport my Silvia about an hour away (driving) and was...
Just got an Expobar for Christmas as an upgrade from my gaggia New Baby that I've had for a couple years. I'm running a Baratza Preciso grinder, dosing 14g for a double with a 30lb tamp, beans are about 2wks post roast, and I'm getting 2oz in 29 seconds consistently. My problem...
I am looking to make up a rack to house different portafilters. Depending on company I find myself switching between bottomless and double/single units. I have looked around but did not see much in the way of a rack or shelf for housing the portafilters outside of the one...
I am a newbie here and have a question. I am currently posted abroad and have a Giotto set up for European power (UK 230v). what would I have to do to use this machine in the USA on 110 power? or should I set it up on 220v power here? or make some change to the machine?...
Hello everyone, I have Capresso EC100 machine: . I just found this website and have been reading The Home Barista's Guide to Espresso . In the Introduction to Espresso Machines Section, it says that machines are normally between 8 to 10 bar pressure. However it looks like the...
I've been a happy owner of a Reneka Techno (second edition) for almost eight years. Yesterday it suddenly started to come out a lot of water from the steam nozzle. The repair manual is in another location and I just found out that justespresso.com (the dealer in NZ) have...
whats the button for? I noticed if I turn the machine off if I pull the lever it doesnt seem to push water out the grouphead. I'm assuming that button tells something to do something?
