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by iginfect
March 20th, 2015, 7:51 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 6
Views: 820

Where to source a fudge funnel for doserless conversion?

Restaurant supply, there should be one in Knoxville. Marvin
by iginfect
February 11th, 2015, 11:35 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 702

Getting the best price on espresso machine/grinder

There is another factor-service. I've bought all my equipment direct from an advertiser here or from someone who lives 3 miles from that advertiser and the dealer still stands by his merchandise. No matter how good you are, there is a very strong possibility that eventually something will go wrong t...
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by iginfect
January 23rd, 2015, 7:33 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 11
Views: 2303

Quickmill Vetrano 2B vs. Izzo Alex Duetto III - Physical Questions

If I remember correctly, what made me buy the V2B over the Duetto III is the V2B you are not required to have the steam boiler on if just making espresso. I also dont remember any difference in the finish. This was on a trip to Chris Coffee. Marvin
by iginfect
January 21st, 2015, 9:24 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 14
Views: 737

Orphan Espresso Pharos not biting

I put my lido 1 in dish washer after 2-3 years of once daily use of about 23 -40 gms. Next batch was the bali from last years competition roasted into 2nd crack by error. Usually stop just before end of 1st. it didn't bite easily. next batch same beans, again overroasted but to end of first crack wi...
by iginfect
January 18th, 2015, 8:36 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 30
Views: 2267

Low acid coffee?

Hopefully you are not hypertensive. Licorice contains glycyrrhizic acid which causes a pseudohyperaldosteronism with elevated blood pressure and low potassium. Marvin
by iginfect
January 6th, 2015, 8:05 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 30
Views: 2267

Low acid coffee?

While not having searched the literature, the "received wisdom" is methylxanthines (caffeine, theophylline, theobromine) in coffee, tea and chocolate aggravate GERD and are not the cause. Marvin
by iginfect
December 30th, 2014, 10:09 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 5
Views: 3564

Draining Espresso Machine Before Transport

If my memory is correct, Silvia has a removal reservoir. If it does, I would remove it and dump the water. Nothing else as long as the temp is above 32 deg F. Marvin
by iginfect
December 26th, 2014, 8:23 am
Forum: Marketplace
Replies: 1965
Views: 329130

Custom Wood for your Espresso Machine

I've had wood handles on mine for several years w/o a problem. At one time I asked one of the techs at Chris Coffee about this and while I don't remember exactly what he said, the gist was it was okay. Marvin
by iginfect
November 20th, 2014, 11:28 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 2
Views: 913

Problematic Counter Culture Holigram (formally Rustico) batch.

I received my "Rustico" yesterday, 6 days after ordering, and have no problem. Marvin
by iginfect
November 20th, 2014, 11:25 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 3
Views: 960

Is Versalab M3 a good grinder for me?

The Versalab is for espresso, not brew. My Versalab is for espresso and the Lido 1 for brew. Marvin