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by Gui Marques
January 27th, 2020, 3:36 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 8
Views: 921

Bezzera Strega acting up

Ok, I've checked, not jamming. This switch engages and disengages correctly, sending water to the cylinder. The problem occurs when it needs to refill the boiler, once it starts, it does not turn off and water leaks through the cylinder (replacement of piston lip seals is on order). But I'm wonderin...
by Gui Marques
January 27th, 2020, 3:31 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 8
Views: 921

Bezzera Strega acting up

Thanks DanoM. I've checked the manual and there is a lip seal part #749101. According to the manual, I need 3 right ? Another problem...that fact that the pump does not turn off once it starts filling the boiler could be due to the leak through the seals ? or perhaps I have a faulty max level probe
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by Gui Marques
January 14th, 2020, 2:21 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 8
Views: 921

Bezzera Strega acting up

Thanks Jim ! I have to tell you I decided to buy this machine in 2012 after I saw your video reviewing it I really like the Strega Could please clarify what you mean by "jump out the connector"? Thanks, Gui
by Gui Marques
January 14th, 2020, 12:44 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 8
Views: 921

Bezzera Strega acting up

Hi Folks, I own a Bezzera Strega (version TOP, not plumbed) which was bought back in 2012. I've used mineral water for most of the time, average 25.18 mg/L Calcium, 4.44 mg/L magnesium, 122.83 mg/L bicarbonate. I've decalcified it once in 2013 only. My use has been fairly regular, with two shots a d...
by Gui Marques
December 14th, 2012, 9:42 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 9
Views: 3317

Switched to lighter roast, now Baratza Vario won't grind fine enough

I'm having this same issue as well. When I use darker roast, such as some italian canned coffee (miscela d'oro) it grinds just fine. When I switch to some lighter Intelligentsia SO it's a chore...it seems my Vario can't hold the calibration under the harder beans. I've gone through several rounds of...
by Gui Marques
October 22nd, 2012, 8:06 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 1477
Views: 130552

Owner experience with Bezzera Strega

My flush routine is no flush at all. I've been alternating between Black Cat, Intelligentsia Organic and some melanges from local roasters in Québec city. Gui
by Gui Marques
October 19th, 2012, 7:16 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 5
Views: 6875

How To Determine Brew Pressure From Flow Rate??

That's because it was never my intention to say "you cannot, go buy a pressure gauge". If that was my intention, I wouldn't even bother posting. Gui
by Gui Marques
October 17th, 2012, 11:39 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 5
Views: 6875

How To Determine Brew Pressure From Flow Rate??

The pump chart shows how much energy the pump can deliver to the fluid (pressure energy) for a range of flows. As you can see, the pump can operate over a range different flows, but for each flow rate, it can deliver a specific amount of energy (pressure). To know at which flow rate the pump will op...
by Gui Marques
August 9th, 2012, 5:01 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 1477
Views: 130552

Owner experience with Bezzera Strega

In my experience, the SO I've tried did better at lower doses with the Strega. Perhaps those are brighter ones, I don't know. I've tried with Finca Malacara and Nyarusiza Rwanda, starting at my usual 14g dose, and could only balance the acid at around 11-12g + grinding a bit finer. It was all fine a...
by Gui Marques
July 4th, 2012, 12:51 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 1477
Views: 130552

Owner experience with Bezzera Strega

I've got a microfine basket: {link} And it somewhat helped me "tame" the Strega's mighty punch (more consistency in the extraction flow). I would also consider a bottomless portafilter, unless you are willing to cut open the ones that come with the machine. The Strega's pf is a bit taller than the c...