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by podo98
June 26th, 2007, 1:35 pm
Forum: Water
Replies: 8
Views: 906

Will La Spaziale Vivaldi II run from RO water filtration system?

If you add a calcite filter to the r/o system will that remedy the "flatness" issue with regard to taste and copper leaching? Assuming that the system is dedicated to the machine only and not used for tap
by podo98
June 24th, 2007, 10:40 pm
Forum: Water
Replies: 8
Views: 906

Will La Spaziale Vivaldi II run from RO water filtration system?

After months of sometimes painful deliberation, I finally decided on the S1 VII. I coupled it with a Mazzer Mini E. I have a question, I already have a RO water filtration system that works in conjunction with a 3 gallon tank under the sink. It has a little faucet using one of the sink holes.
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by podo98
June 13th, 2007, 8:17 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 33
Views: 75993

Looking for a cheap(ish) but decent starter espresso machine

hey fellas this is a little off topic but you asked so . . I am in Houston can you recommend a place to get a decent shot, other than my house of course? Brett P
by podo98
June 3rd, 2007, 8:04 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 7
Views: 522

Reasons to buy the Quickmill Andreja over the Vetrano?

Besides the pour-over feature and minor savings, is there any reason to buy the QM Andreja Premium over the QM Vetrano?
by podo98
May 30th, 2007, 10:52 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 3
Views: 570

Is any one familiar with espressodmilan.com?

Has anyone done business with espressodmilan.com? I am interested in one of their products and would like to know what their rep is. BP
by podo98
May 29th, 2007, 4:48 pm
Forum: Blog
Replies: 46
Views: 47267

Macap M4 Electronic Doserless vs. Mazzer Mini E Espresso Grinder

Do we know when the Macap will be available? BP
by podo98
May 25th, 2007, 9:37 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 3
Views: 2054

Info on the Laranzato Casa 1

No responses? Man, I was really trying to earn some "barista cred" with my research project. "Cross-posted" to CG
by podo98
May 24th, 2007, 10:52 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 3
Views: 2054

Info on the Laranzato Casa 1

For those who may care, I tracked down the Service manager at the Lara Distributing in New Mexico. I have been trying to get the skinny on this new machine and none of the dealers that carry it new anything about it. Here it is: Pressure stat - Jager Controls mini (can be upgraded) control unit -
by podo98
May 24th, 2007, 8:25 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 54
Views: 14753

Commercial espresso machines in the home

Go ahead, keep lauding the virtues of a machine that is out of stock for the next six weeks
by podo98
May 23rd, 2007, 8:32 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 27
Views: 10162

Is the La Cimbali Junior too difficult for the average home user?

I love the A3, and while I can plumb the water line, I cannot plumb the drain. My understanding is that both need to be plumbed. BP