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by Metatron
September 20th, 2016, 9:30 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 101
Views: 6190

Ventus Lever in North America - A Warning

I wouldn't use 14 AWG. It is OK if you run as a single wire, but if you coil it up at all, you will get significant heat where the wires are close together. I once bought a coiled up 100 foot extension cord and just pulled one end out of the coil to power a tool of some
by Metatron
May 29th, 2016, 2:47 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 8031
Views: 1322206

Post a pic of your home espresso setup...

You are exhibiting significant nerdiness! How on earth can you tell that is a "customized 83mm 3-phase robur". I can believe it has been painted but phases tend to be hidden away behind the motor casing or inside the power cord. What gives it away? I am truly impressed !!
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by Metatron
May 28th, 2016, 4:34 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 2
Views: 595

Breville Dual Boiler 920XL in Europe

The BDB 920 seems to be available in Latvia under the brand Stollar. {link}
by Metatron
May 22nd, 2016, 4:54 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 1041
Views: 81019

New Baratza grinder: the Sette Series

Read the Sette review on the HB front page. Results are at the end
by Metatron
March 20th, 2016, 8:48 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 11
Views: 1518

Finding Portafilter Stand Compatible with my Portafilter(s)

You can also get the ECM from WLL. {link}
by Metatron
March 20th, 2016, 8:40 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 11
Views: 1518

Finding Portafilter Stand Compatible with my Portafilter(s)

Bella Barista in the UK carries the ECM. They are a reputable dealer. {link}
by Metatron
March 13th, 2016, 2:56 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 673
Views: 35218

Decent Espresso promises rock-solid temperature and pressure for less than $1000

Rather than attaching the tank to the machine, why not make it separate? You could run a nice looking hose to it with a quick connect. That way you could utilize the counter space more efficiently ( tank on left, right or behind as preferred ). You could use a nice glass tank which is less prone to ...
by Metatron
November 10th, 2015, 8:21 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 14
Views: 1424

Smaller double boiler.

Look at the Della Corte Mini. There are not many in North America but it is a small, well built, feature rich machine. Brom the Bellabarista reviews: {link}
by Metatron
September 13th, 2015, 5:46 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 701
Views: 21456

A new grinder from Lyn Weber Workshops - "more precise than anything on the market"

Looks like they are building a custom motor. Neet. But maybe expensive
by Metatron
June 2nd, 2015, 8:50 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 12
Views: 864

Olimpica 3-group lever, Spain

Try this Paul Pratt thread. "La Dorio Atlas + Olimpica"