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by flathead1
February 10th, 2022, 8:40 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 6
Views: 601

Can you identify this lever espresso machine?

Salvatore also uses Bosco groups
by flathead1
January 1st, 2019, 8:08 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 15
Views: 693

La Pavoni Europiccola flange slipping problem

I'm not really an expert but where is the base of the machine in this problem?
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by flathead1
November 26th, 2018, 6:34 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 39
Views: 2092

My espresso machine is officially dead. Time for new one

Just a note, if the Baratza Sette 270 is what you're going for Baratza has a refurb for $100 less. I got burned on the 270W original (introduction problems) but I have never gone wrong with one of their refurbs
by flathead1
November 22nd, 2018, 1:59 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 39
Views: 2092

My espresso machine is officially dead. Time for new one

Bad thing your machine died but your timing couldn't be better. Black Friday deals are popping up all over. Given your requirements and that you need a grinder I would recommend looking for a package deal on an HX and a grinder. Good luck
by flathead1
October 20th, 2018, 10:06 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 2433
Views: 258736

LMWDP Rollcall

Ryan, Fell down the Espresso Rabbit Hole pretty hard, didn't you. Beautiful machines. Welcome to the LMWDP, be sure to go to the first page and get your number. Bill
by flathead1
September 14th, 2018, 9:11 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 15
Views: 1052

Questions for Orphan Espresso podcast interview?

Thanks Nik, A great show
by flathead1
July 31st, 2018, 3:12 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 18
Views: 932

Elektra Microcasa a Leva - complete newbie idiot

Gary, no one argues the importance of a grinder. The OP started out saying he is waiting for his grinder but in the meantime he identified a possible problem with the espresso machine. We are right now trying to correct a problem with the machine, once that is solved I would expect him to move on to...
by flathead1
July 30th, 2018, 7:23 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 18
Views: 932

Elektra Microcasa a Leva - complete newbie idiot

If the machine is up to pressure and you depress the lever without the portafilter does heated water come out the group? If yes then it's the coffee. Cut the amount of grinds in half and give it another go. May not taste great but at least you will be getting something
by flathead1
May 6th, 2018, 11:40 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 2433
Views: 258736

LMWDP Rollcall

Don't know anything about getting off the list but you will have to get the tattoo removed or covered up
by flathead1
February 22nd, 2018, 5:38 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 2433
Views: 258736

LMWDP Rollcall

Chert, The SCL is my go to machine. It's the weekday worker. I pull four shots in the morning, 2 for immediate consumption and 2 in the thermos for the drive into work. I don't have a complaint. The others in the menagerie are weekend warriors and usually put in about a month of service until they are