lantash wrote:
A quick question, do you guys keep the pf locked in the machines? or is it just for the pictures?

-Viet-

I think there might be two answers here- for those of us that don't keep there machine running 24/7- OUT might be be a tad better - less pressure on the grouphead seal and so less changing of it. For those who do run there machine- They will want a hot PF when they are ready to go- which usually is NOW -since there machine is ready when they are!

Although unlike a commercial establishment where you want to avoid the common problem of coffee stand cold PF and those that never flush etc- thus a lot of sour shots-

I put forth a possible scenario- an no blasphemy intended-

Supposing you leave it out- and then insert it for the water dance that most of you have to do to clear the HX of overheated water- -----Would that not be sufficient to heat it up? It just seems that it would be and the GH seals would incur less groove memory and stay newer longer....... ?

I do not have a 24/7 "On" machine nor a operable HX at the moment- so this can be read as a question......Just no rocks please...

mogogear wrote:Supposing you leave it out- and then insert it for the water dance that most of you have to do to clear the HX of overheated water- -----Would that not be sufficient to heat it up? It just seems that it would be and the GH seals would incur less groove memory and stay newer longer....... ?

When I used an Isomac Tea I found that the pf really needed to stay in the bayonet all the time to be hot enough. (Plus a warm pf handle feels so much better in your hand.)

With the Synesso I still keep the pf in the bayonet, but not too tight. Basically I rotate the pf until it just engages the gasket with enough tension to keep it from slipping off. The pf stays just as hot either way.

Home set up. Girlfriend calls it "CoffeeLand."



Granted, this is a little over the top, but I do love having a dedicated vacuum that can quickly take care of loose grounds.


I'm mostly happy with this little corner of my home and avoid upgrade lust more days than not.

Regards,

Lee

pdx wrote:With the Synesso I still keep the pf in the bayonet, but not too tight. Basically I rotate the pf until it just engages the gasket with enough tension to keep it from slipping off. The pf stays just as hot either way.

I'm the same way with my Astoria. The gaskets are supposed to stay more supple longer if they're 'covered' than if they're exposed to the 'elements', too.
Happiness is a warm PF...

brew baby brew... disco vetrano.







some trippy pics of the vetrano.

jon

You know I just love the "out of the box " stuff coming from Salt Lake these days- ----

Thanks Johnson for being the wild MAN you are! I love waking up from the same old shtick....

lee wrote:Home set up. Girlfriend calls it "CoffeeLand."
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Lee

Hey Lee,

Sweet CoffeeLand. That looks like the other Ikea cabinet I was considering - I think mine's from the same group. I also have that same vacuum under my counter.

Great minds (hopped up on too much caffeine) think alike.

Doug- the Probat is going to make that kitchen look really small--

I'm very happy in this corner of my kitchen.

As well you should be! Very comfortable!
Cheers
rp

EspressoObsessed wrote:I'm very happy in this corner of my kitchen...