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by bekeld
August 26th, 2012, 7:00 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 15
Views: 3521

What is the approximate cost of professional descale/teardown?

OP stated that he did that in his last sentence
by bekeld
August 9th, 2012, 12:27 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 5
Views: 860

Need help w/extra parts Quickmill Andreja after repair

Eric, Finally got back home and checked the boiler safety valve, as that was one piece that was replaced. Thank you--the washer is now home. You and Pat were right about the black o-ring. Thank you both for your help. Now I am wrestling with the electrical schematic. Have most of it together, but th...
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by bekeld
August 8th, 2012, 5:03 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 5
Views: 860

Need help w/extra parts Quickmill Andreja after repair

Pat, A could very well be the bottom of the old vacuum breaker as I upgraded from the cup version to the "Tin Man" looking version (in center of photo) {image} B isn't the o-ring for the mushroom base. C is a copper washer. I found two listed in the E61 parts, but this doesn't fit in either
by bekeld
August 8th, 2012, 11:35 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 5
Views: 860

Need help w/extra parts Quickmill Andreja after repair

This repair has been an interesting adventure for me. I anticipated having one or two parts leftover that I would have to figure out where they needed to go, but not 6. *fusses at self* I figured 2 of them out, but need help with these 4. From L to R they are A, B, C, D.
by bekeld
July 9th, 2012, 10:58 am
Forum: News and Suggestion Box
Replies: 19
Views: 1047

Last post: just have to say it.

His last comment before this seems to be missing. In that thread, he had been talking about how shots were different in a shop depending on barista, time of day, etc. Another poster asked questions about his experience--I wasn't sure myself if that post was sarcastic, demeaning, or just curious. Sam...
by bekeld
July 7th, 2012, 8:02 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 31
Views: 3130

Steam boiler problem after descaling...Anita

Arrrgh! I spoke with Robb just a week ago to have that added to my order! Poo. Edit: just went through the box. I have a greyish foiled covered insulation--I really need to look at my stuff when it arrives, not just check packing slips. My bad
by bekeld
July 7th, 2012, 6:18 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 31
Views: 3130

Steam boiler problem after descaling...Anita

I'm in the middle of the slowest teardown/deep cleaning of an Andreja ever. I had the old nasty green insulation. The black & foiled stuff is the newest version that Chris Coffee has
by bekeld
July 6th, 2012, 1:36 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 31
Views: 3130

Steam boiler problem after descaling...Anita

Jeff, before you order anything, try what Eric suggested. Edit: Eric clarified that the OPV usually does not impact variable pressure. Removed conflicting info
by bekeld
July 5th, 2012, 1:48 am
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 82
Views: 8642

Ethiopia Wote Konga Natural Yirgacheffe - 1st Roast

I used the Toddy. I got berries, but nothing for chocolate. Jammin, how did you brew yours?
by bekeld
July 4th, 2012, 1:51 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 31
Views: 3130

Steam boiler problem after descaling...Anita

Jeff, is there any pressure building at all? Does the red light flicker or is it steady? Are there drips of water or absolutely none from steam & hot water valves? Any sound of air from the steam & hot water valves? I am new at this, but perhaps I can help eliminate possibilities