After ~1yr with this fabulous Caravel I've caught the bug and am looking to sell to fund a new machine. Previously purchased from a fellow member on here, the machine is in great shape. Includes: -Caravel with 110V element from Brooks (installed ~2 months ago) -3 portafilters (original/Brooks bottom...

If you decide to go 3D print route I suggest trying a flexible filament like Ninja Flex. Printed at 100% infill it gives a firm support but also a just the slightest give. Won't have sharp edges like PLA/ABS. I made one for my Caravel: {image} {image}

The linked post was the first version, still in use with my preciso for drip. This is the final version on the vario: {image} {image} The weight that comes with the OE mini hopper is a little too much for my vario, makes some bad noises with beans and weight on top. I ended up using the

When I was making a 3D printed single dose hopper insert for my vario (may not be apples to apples comparison) I used black electrical tape with the early iterations of the hopper. I put the piece of tape over the length of the switch. The tape doesn't keep the switch depressed but the slightly rubb...

This is the second time I've gotten something from Brooks. The first time was a basket and a set of seals. Shipping is what it is. I'll be happy to have my Caravel heating again

Thanks for the insight. I'm about to order an element from Brooks to get the the caravel back up and running

Yes, I used all possible range settings on the multimeter to test the element

Thanks for the responses. The soot was coming out when I removed the bottom plate from the machine. I got a small pile each time I unscrewed one of the legs. The machine is plugged into a GFCI and it did not trip. I just dug out my multimeter and it's showing no resistance across the

My fantastic Caravel that I've been using non-stop for the last 7 months has suddenly stopped heating. Had two shots yesterday and was fine but this morning nothing. The light on the front of the machine turns on but the element never heats up. I believe, but am not certain, that it has a 110V eleme...

I was playing around some precut openbeam extrusion I had left over from another project and ended up with a pretty usable pour over stand. I thought I'd share some pics for the tinkerers out there. It has an integrated load cell scale with display moved to the top so I can watch the pour and the ou...