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by john_K
November 19th, 2008, 6:30 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 3
Views: 347

Coffee Lovers Vacation

Here are a few... This will give you a taste of the place.. {link}
by john_K
November 19th, 2008, 11:45 am
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 3
Views: 347

Coffee Lovers Vacation

My wife and I recently returned from a great week on the "Big Island" of Hawaii. This was a coffee geek's dream holiday! We stayed on Chuck Moss' coffee farm at Kona where he grows, processes, roasts and ships his 100% Kona coffee. I really don't want this to sound like I'm trying to sell something. I
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by john_K
April 2nd, 2008, 11:44 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 25
Views: 15140

Info on ECM Technika made in Heidelberg Germany

I can't speak to the quality of the ECM pro-sumer machines, Italian or German, but the commercial machines, which are made in Italy, are excellent. Beautifully engineered and assembled. I'm fortunate to have a one group Michelangelo in my kitchen. It produces beautiful espresso. Lots of steam too, t...
by john_K
January 31st, 2008, 10:31 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 42
Views: 6323

Craigslist 2 group Rio - walkaround and firing up machine of unknown condition

Nice score Wes! john
by john_K
January 29th, 2008, 8:18 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 13
Views: 4262

New (old) Espresso Machine : Late 70's Faema Prestige

Check this post on CG...... {link} Looks like the same machine. First thing I'd check is availability of parts for the dosing system
by john_K
January 8th, 2008, 11:14 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 64
Views: 14439

Astoria 1 group renewal

Nice work Wes! Need another project? john
by john_K
November 30th, 2007, 10:44 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 27
Views: 4691

Bezzera Espresso Machine Repair Frustration

Make another trip to your hardware store and buy a tube of blue LocTite. Carefully disassemble the leaky connection, dry and apply the LocTite. Reassemble, wait 24 hours... You'll have a leak free machine. John
by john_K
November 21st, 2007, 6:04 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 2
Views: 1095

Upgradeitis cured - Expobar unique model rebuild

"Upgradeitis cured..." Don't believe that for a minute... It's only in remission!
by john_K
October 31st, 2007, 6:19 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 8031
Views: 1322223

Post a pic of your home espresso setup...

My ECM Michelangelo.......... (230 Volt - Plumbed in and out) {image}
by john_K
October 6th, 2007, 2:03 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 21
Views: 3002

Seattle CoffeeFest 2007

Hi Greg.... I'm attending. Let's plan a meet up. john