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by haunce
September 16th, 2019, 9:21 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 8031
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Current setup {image} {image}
by haunce
March 12th, 2019, 8:30 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 743
Views: 51607

Owner experience with the Strietman CT1

Ah yeah, in the portafilter it has a cut out for what looks like where a pin/clip would be installed like a normal portafilter so the basket is held in place in the portafilter. Just wondering if anyone installed one/which to buy that would work!
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by haunce
March 12th, 2019, 8:07 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 743
Views: 51607

Owner experience with the Strietman CT1

Can anyone recommend a pin/spring pin for the portafilter for locking the baskets in place? My streitman didn't include one, so the basket doesnt stay in the protafilter
by haunce
January 12th, 2019, 6:00 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 14
Views: 2823

Best lever espresso machine, small, vintage (non Olympia Cremina)

Thanks for the thoughts! Ordered a Strietman CT1, looking forward to checking it out
by haunce
January 6th, 2019, 4:31 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 14
Views: 2823

Best lever espresso machine, small, vintage (non Olympia Cremina)

For sure, thanks for the thoughts. Yeah I only care about espresso, never milk - so whatever is best for Espresso. The all brass/copper La Pavoni's always looked cool to me. Are the brand new ones the best bet for build quality/espresso quality/temperature etc? I've owned the vintage cremina's and t...
by haunce
January 5th, 2019, 9:29 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 14
Views: 2823

Best lever espresso machine, small, vintage (non Olympia Cremina)

I've been using Olympia Cremina's for years now and they are amazing - I'm wondering if there are any small / vintage lever machines that are equal or better than the Cremina? It's the only one i've ever used
by haunce
August 11th, 2018, 6:11 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 8031
Views: 1322288

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Finally installed pressure gauge on cremina. legit. {image}
by haunce
August 11th, 2018, 6:09 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 107
Views: 12996

Olympia Cremina piston pressure gauge unboxing

Finally installed mine...works perfectly, def recommended- thanks for making this sweet kit {image}
by haunce
January 26th, 2018, 4:19 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 8
Views: 2658

Best small hand grinder in 2018 for filter coffee

Not up to date on the best hand grinders on the market today- what are we looking at for best/small compact? Going on a 3 week hike, want to bring a nice coffee set to enjoy in the mornings. Appreciate any feedback in advance. Whats up with the latest: {link} vs {link} For filter coffee only. No esp...
by haunce
November 17th, 2017, 12:56 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 8031
Views: 1322288

Post a pic of your home espresso setup...

2017 Olympia Cremina w/ LW steam tip, EG-1 Grinder {image}