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by Jay_Raz
August 13th, 2011, 3:18 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 31
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Advice for 1 group dual-boiler

BDL, Thank you for the extremely informative and valuable post. A local roaster and espresso repair here in the Pittsburgh area had some 110v HX machines either refurbished or as extras from catering. I believe he had available a NS Appia, a Cimbali M21, and a Conti something or other. I will have t...
by Jay_Raz
August 11th, 2011, 5:12 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 31
Views: 1797

Advice for 1 group dual-boiler

Most of the jobs I have applied for here in the Burgh I lost to people with experience. Also when you mention the best, that's not really the case in this city. Yes there are very good and passionate people, but not the level that you would find in some of the other major cities
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by Jay_Raz
August 11th, 2011, 4:04 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 31
Views: 1797

Advice for 1 group dual-boiler

Does the forum prefer to stick with folks who are home enthusiasts only? Had seem to have gotten a lot of responses somewhat quickly at first. If that is the case, would it be better suited for me to post over at coffeegeek?
by Jay_Raz
August 10th, 2011, 3:30 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 31
Views: 1797

Advice for 1 group dual-boiler

The machine will be for home use. I do plan on attaining a barista position as soon as someone gives me the thumbs up. Have been interviewing at some of the higher end cafes here in the Burgh but haven't landed anything yet. I'm starting to now push for some of the lesser quality-focused cafes just to
by Jay_Raz
August 10th, 2011, 3:03 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 31
Views: 1797

Advice for 1 group dual-boiler

Should I be concerned about learning to experiment on 53mm baskets instead of on the 58mm? My goal is to transition what I learn here in the kitchen into the commercial side. I plan on experimenting with dosages, S/D/T baskets, grind settings, and whatever else I can modify to see how they affect ta...
by Jay_Raz
August 9th, 2011, 2:08 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 31
Views: 1797

Advice for 1 group dual-boiler

I'm seeing a Vivaldi II for sale. It is the plumbed model, is it possible to convert it to tank use? I would assume so, what would the switch to tank entail?
by Jay_Raz
August 9th, 2011, 11:45 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 31
Views: 1797

Advice for 1 group dual-boiler

I'm going to stick with a 110 D-B, time to spend some time researching them. Thank you everyone who has provided input up till now
by Jay_Raz
August 8th, 2011, 11:28 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 31
Views: 1797

Advice for 1 group dual-boiler

I have read about using flushing to get to the desired temperature. Do you find it "easy" to get the desired temperature repeatedly via flushing while using a HX? How does temperature stability during the pull compare between the HX and double-boiler?
by Jay_Raz
August 8th, 2011, 11:08 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 31
Views: 1797

Advice for 1 group dual-boiler

Oh I know what is out there, and it's not pretty. Pittsburgh does have about 8 quality cafes which I am so thankful for. There is a range of espresso blends and SO's being pulled from Intelligentsia, Counter Culture, Olympia, Verve, and a local roaster named Commonplace Coffee who seem to be coming ...
by Jay_Raz
August 8th, 2011, 10:09 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 31
Views: 1797

Advice for 1 group dual-boiler

Can the machines listed be fitted with a 21g basket, particulary the VST?