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by Tazza d'oro
March 18th, 2011, 8:00 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 1
Views: 884

Stefano's adjustable dynametric tamper

I have just received a response from Stefano. Thank you
by Tazza d'oro
March 17th, 2011, 10:07 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 1
Views: 884

Stefano's adjustable dynametric tamper

I have emailed Stefano about this item several times without receiving any answer. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with this tamper ("link") and opinions thereof
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by Tazza d'oro
March 9th, 2011, 2:00 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 3
Views: 425

Why no suds during backflush?

Thank you so much. My aged eyes did not easily see the white printing on the vivid yellow label. I read the directions instead and there was no such mention. As you stated, "less foam...more clean" does appear on the Joe Glo label itself
by Tazza d'oro
March 8th, 2011, 3:35 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 3
Views: 425

Why no suds during backflush?

I have recently opened a container of Joe Glo which I purchased some time ago. When running the cleaning cycle of my Expobar Office, there are no suds such as appear when I use Cafiza. Is there something wrong or is it just a different cleaner. Most of the white granules just remain in the blind fil...
by Tazza d'oro
February 28th, 2011, 7:19 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 5
Views: 517

Sink shot before each session?

I do a sink shot on the Expobar Office Control after an overnight rest. However, as the machine is only fired up for making 3 or 4 doubles daily, should a sink shot be performed prior to each one? There is about a 6 hour spacing between drinks
by Tazza d'oro
February 15th, 2011, 12:06 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 6
Views: 4469

Macap 57mm vs. Espro 58mm tamper

As I have recently written, I am strongly considering the purchase of either an Espro or Macap tamper. In researching this, I turned to two sites regarding MACAP....the official Macap.it and 1st-Line. The official Macap.it lists the pressure at 14Kg (30.8lbs). On the 1st-Line, they list pressure at ...
by Tazza d'oro
February 14th, 2011, 1:09 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 6
Views: 4469

Macap 57mm vs. Espro 58mm tamper

I'm going to purchase one or the other. However, I'm confused as to why MACAP uses the 57mm rather than the common 58mm for E61 groups. Does the untamped circumference create an addition uncertainty to the entire operation? I'm not afraid of the noise factor as regards the MACAP...I'm only intereste...
by Tazza d'oro
February 13th, 2011, 8:25 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 3
Views: 1215

Upgrade Expobar Office Control pressurestat?

I should like to know if it is possible to put a higher grade of pressure stat in an Expobar Office Control. If so, what would be the preferred make? Unit is for home use only
by Tazza d'oro
February 12th, 2011, 10:58 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 1
Views: 664

Cleaning the water reservoir

I'm searching for the best way to clean the plastic reservoir of my Expobar Office Control. Is there a way to do so without leaving some soapy residue which would linger and spoil the taste of the product
by Tazza d'oro
February 11th, 2011, 10:12 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 1
Views: 504

Timing shot question

When using the 25 second rule, is the measure complete when the crema or liquid first reaches the 2-2.5 oz mark on a shot glass?