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by zoneinfo
January 30th, 2017, 2:23 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 3
Views: 367

Neglectful Owners...

this is the main reason not to go in on a shared machine with coworkers in a large office space - the equipment gets trashed over time - too many "anonymous" users who don't know how to use or clean the equipment properly
by zoneinfo
January 17th, 2017, 4:02 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 25
Views: 6545

Espresso machine under cabinets - How to fill water reservoir?

+1 This is exactly what I do
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by zoneinfo
January 8th, 2017, 12:41 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 25
Views: 4780

Good knockbox

I personally wanted something that looked nice and fit in aesthetically with the rest of my kitchen. {link} I'm guessing it holds ~18-20 pucks
by zoneinfo
January 4th, 2017, 12:58 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 8
Views: 1499

How about $3.35 barista lights?

Nice. I was thinking that someone could also use an LED strip light for something like this. {link} I've used a spare laptop power supply and a barrel-to-terminal adapter ({link}) for a project like this in the past
by zoneinfo
January 4th, 2017, 12:47 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 6
Views: 227

Mazzer Mini A: Problem reassembling after clean

Maybe I'm mistaken, but won't EVOO go rancid? Either way, I'd clean that off and use Dow 111 food safe lubricant instead: {link}
by zoneinfo
January 4th, 2017, 12:38 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 31
Views: 861

Tampers for VST baskets on a budget

{link} I know this is over your $50 budget but I really enjoy using the 58.4mm skate tamper {link}. It's $99 right now, though I've seen it listed a few times for $79 - probably during holiday sales. A 58.4/58.5 tamper feels so much better than a 58.0mm tamper due to the lack of play in the
by zoneinfo
December 23rd, 2016, 2:52 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 4
Views: 404

Quick Mill LUCCA M58 brew pressure decreasing

Probably inexperience? I've only pulled the shower screen once - last weekend. I'll probably add this to the routine, and reduce the chemical backflushes to ~1x/mo to remove oils
by zoneinfo
December 23rd, 2016, 2:48 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 7
Views: 445

$1200 for a semi auto espresso machine?

BKSinAZ, so what did you decide to get for chrismas?
by zoneinfo
December 21st, 2016, 10:53 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 7
Views: 445

$1200 for a semi auto espresso machine?

Chris' Coffee has this dual boiler with vibratory pumps for $1075 {link} EDIT: looks like it's actually a "hybrid boiler"
by zoneinfo
December 17th, 2016, 1:40 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 4
Views: 404

Quick Mill LUCCA M58 brew pressure decreasing

Hi Folks, I have a Quick Mill LUCCA M58 that's about ~9 months old now. I purchased it second hand about 6-8 weeks ago; recently I noticed changes to my shot extractions and an +10 second increase in time it takes to pull a 36g shot with the same grind and beans. The brew pressure gauge is showing