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by HB
March 24th, 2024, 4:24 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 6
Views: 120

Pro Coffee Gear- Legit web vendor?

Yes, apparently at the same location as the Kay Ranch. From Google Maps: {image} I assume it's a residence with an online business
by HB
March 24th, 2024, 4:09 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 6
Views: 120

Pro Coffee Gear- Legit web vendor?

I only found one mention of them on HB in 2022. You can start here: "Beware of fraudulent online espresso equipment vendors" The site was registered in 2019, but according to the "Wayback Machine", no pages were captured until 2021. I don't see obvious red flags, but not a lot of reassuring data eit...
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by HB
March 20th, 2024, 7:29 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 5
Views: 170

No steam boiler pressure in La Marzocco Linea Mini

I've been in the computer industry for decades. That's my go-to move
by HB
March 20th, 2024, 8:11 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 10
Views: 136

Help with Rocket R 60v expansion outlet

Just as a sanity check, what is the pressure reading against a blind filter? I'm wondering if it's a combination of the bypass valve on the rotary pump being stuck open/maladjusted thereby producing too much flow and the expansion valve/solenoid not closing correctly
by HB
March 20th, 2024, 7:28 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 5
Views: 170

No steam boiler pressure in La Marzocco Linea Mini

Not to ask the obvious, but is the steam boiler on? It can be switched off with the La Marzocco app
by HB
March 18th, 2024, 10:09 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 14
Views: 551

Espresso machine budget of $2000. The decision is now!

And now... FYI, I merged your thread from today into the one you started a few days ago. It's easier for others to offer advice if the whole conversation is in one thread rather than spread out
by HB
March 18th, 2024, 6:31 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 10
Views: 136

Help with Rocket R 60v expansion outlet

Take it apart, soak it in vinegar. Here's an example of what one looks like: {image} It's possible that the plunger seat is grooved or hardened, or that the expansion valve is improperly adjusted. I'm betting it's stuck open due to scale buildup
by HB
March 18th, 2024, 6:20 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 10
Views: 136

Help with Rocket R 60v expansion outlet

Looks like the expansion valve is stuck open, judging from the constant stream from the outlet into the driptray. I would start by checking for scale. {image}
by HB
March 17th, 2024, 1:52 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 13
Views: 832

Pre-Infusion: KvdW Idro-matic vs. Slayer

Split follow-on discussion to "Understanding Brew Pressure, Flow, Valves, and "Slayer Shots""
by HB
March 17th, 2024, 10:54 am
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 38
Views: 1532

Prime Green Coffee Kenya Roast Along - January

Jim / Prime Green Coffee is now an HB sponsor, too. I have encouraged Jim to start a regular thread in the "Marketplace" forum to share news about the latest greens. You can also reach him on HB via "PrimeGreenCoffee"