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by tonto
January 21st, 2013, 9:22 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 14
Views: 16393

Zero cost adapter for portafilter pressure gauge

can you repurpose one of these? {image} {link}
by tonto
January 18th, 2013, 12:04 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 15
Views: 2860

Beginning expobar project

cooking {image}
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by tonto
January 13th, 2013, 2:35 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 15
Views: 2860

Beginning expobar project

i rejiggered the thermostat a little bit. swapped in a piece of copper in place of the stainless that the thermostat was zip tied to. seems to have done the trick. i see a 20 degree temp drop from water to thermostat but it still puts it within range of the temp adjustment. tomorrow i start
by tonto
January 13th, 2013, 2:09 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 7
Views: 767

1998 Elektra T1 restoration

does it respond to being soaked in simple green? (preferrably solution with warm water)
by tonto
January 13th, 2013, 2:00 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 16
Views: 2314

Replacing heating element of Isomac Zaffiro boiler?

they stink to high heaven lol. maybe squeezing the handles together will do the trick. on mine ive gotten everything apart but a bit clumsily because its hard to hold onto the stupid things
by tonto
January 11th, 2013, 12:47 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 16
Views: 2314

Replacing heating element of Isomac Zaffiro boiler?

you could try a strap wrench ({link}) and leave the wire alone. the larger of the two looks about right. good luck
by tonto
January 8th, 2013, 2:12 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 15
Views: 2860

Beginning expobar project

oooh that sounds much easier thank u sir. actually, if i sand it and hit it with a polishing wheel maybe i can just put a clear coat on it. i give try and see. dinked with the hot water little bit tonight and its definitely making a difference on the small parts. i was a
by tonto
January 5th, 2013, 7:31 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 15
Views: 2860

Beginning expobar project

new parts from mr espresso {image} appreciate any advice on how to restore the gauge surround. take it to get plated or is there an easier way? {image}
by tonto
January 5th, 2013, 7:05 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 15
Views: 2860

Beginning expobar project

few pics of the boiler apart. the pump was a bit stuck but after turning it with a wrench it turns by hand now. i think it may be usable as-is. any advice on how to clean it out? can i run some dilute citric acid through it? {image} {image} {image}
by tonto
January 5th, 2013, 5:55 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 15
Views: 2860

Beginning expobar project

thank you sir. this is quite a blast. when i first opened the machine top i found it a little bit intimidating but i dived in since i had nothing to lose. after a week dinking with it i think i understand some of the principle of operation. still a few mysteries though. i've discovered