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by XCman
September 2nd, 2018, 10:18 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 3
Views: 173

Olympia Cremina Element Replacement, Aftermarket

Thouse are the same steps I went through five years ago when I did my Cremina. So far I haven't had any leaks or other issues with my machine. It's a pretty easy and inexpensive way to a Cremina going forever
by XCman
August 24th, 2018, 12:30 am
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 4
Views: 505

Kenyan Bean Roasting on Nesco Help

I've been roasting on the Nesco for a year and a half now and about 90 plus roasts on it. The last batch of greens I ordered was expressly for light roasting. I did a Zambi AAA/AA I got from Burman's in Madison Wisconsin that been one of the best roasts I'v done so far. For what it's worth
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by XCman
December 22nd, 2017, 10:23 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 22
Views: 840

Lever Advice

What about a Cremina? The prices have dropped quit a bit over the last few years. I've seen plenty on E bay for well under a grand. 600 to 800$ seems to be the going price these days. And then let's not forget the La pavoni"s. 300 or 400$ for them
by XCman
September 25th, 2017, 4:58 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 7
Views: 499

Tazze Pazze, a specialty coffee shop in the historic center of Genoa

This is good to hear. I've been to Italy three times to ride my bike and see races,and the coffee has always been BAD. My last trip was the end of May and Early June in northern Italy (Milan,Pinerolo,Trento) . Frustrated looking for a decent espresso I read on line that Italian law says that coffee ...
by XCman
April 1st, 2017, 7:12 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 18
Views: 729

Olympia Cremina piston design change?

I've got an 82 and it has the holes in the piston
by XCman
January 29th, 2017, 11:03 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 12
Views: 204

Anyone in wisconsin

Bummer,I have to go back to work on Friday the Third. Only off Tue,Wen,Thursdays for the month
by XCman
January 29th, 2017, 10:57 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 12
Views: 204

Anyone in wisconsin

Your about 1:20 from me. I was in your neck the woods today cross country skiing at Greenish. I work most weekends. Are you off during the week days?
by XCman
January 29th, 2017, 10:30 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 12
Views: 204

Anyone in wisconsin

The WI is a big state. Where are you located?
by XCman
February 29th, 2016, 7:52 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 2
Views: 135

Where to Buy Tee Fitting for Espresso Machine

{image} Looks like Stefano's Espresso Care has it
by XCman
February 15th, 2016, 10:37 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 8
Views: 778

Rocket Evo V1 pressure pump gauge replacement

Out of curiosity,Eric When I had this problem with my TEA I found a couple of threads that talked about water in the line of the pressure gauge. I heated the tube like they said,H2o shot out the end and the gauge worked fine. I was happy thinking there was water in the line but now that I think