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by mikeje
July 3rd, 2021, 12:23 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 50
Views: 6067

ECM Synchronika drain pan upgrade - Espresso machine drain plumbing

I will look around for places to print this (thanks for sharing!). I have never had anything 3d printed, where would you start looking? In NYC tri-state if it helps
by mikeje
March 29th, 2019, 11:38 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 5
Views: 1570

ECM Synchronika dripping from grouphead when off (direct plumb)

Hi All, thank you for the replies. The was an upgrade to a new Synchronika. After these replies and a quick and helpful chat with the clive coffee people, I am sad / happy to report that this was straightforward, tired user error of having the lever between closed and part open for pre-infusing as K...
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by mikeje
March 28th, 2019, 1:02 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 5
Views: 1570

ECM Synchronika dripping from grouphead when off (direct plumb)

Hi, fairly newbie here. I recently upgraded to an ECM Synchronika after a year+ with a Gaggia Classic. Got the direct plumb + drain set up last night (by a real plumber, not me). For the first few weeks the machine was running fine from the reservoir. After draining the reservoir, switching the swit...
by mikeje
March 26th, 2018, 9:19 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 5
Views: 2429

Auber PID / Gaggia Classic may have overheated and "burned out"

Thank you. Will check the thermal fuse on the Gaggia first. Would the SSR of the PID really burn out just by keeping the machine warm over a few hours?
by mikeje
March 22nd, 2018, 12:16 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 5
Views: 2429

Auber PID / Gaggia Classic may have overheated and "burned out"

Hi All, I installed an Auber PID on my Gaggia Classic earlier this year. It did take a few rounds to get it right, but it was successfully installed and functioning for a few months. As in, temperature was set, changed, maintained for pulling shots, as well as steam. (I am not testifying to the qual...
by mikeje
May 19th, 2017, 1:17 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 17
Views: 961

Newbie frustrations: Fast and/or very gassy shots

I have it calibrated now perhaps too tight, but today pulling about 1.6oz over 30s on 16g around 2Q on the vario. Thanks for the starting point two posts back. I will buy a few more pounds this w/e and stick to one at a time
by mikeje
May 19th, 2017, 12:29 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 17
Views: 961

Newbie frustrations: Fast and/or very gassy shots

Point taken on not messing with variables. Across about two hours of tinkering, I discovered and adjusted a few things. At 1A on the Vario, I still pulled >2oz in 15 seconds with 16g. Adjusted the Vario, still pulled 1.5oz. Got a bit more aggressive, and then gave myself an online lesson is cleaning...
by mikeje
May 18th, 2017, 8:53 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 17
Views: 961

Newbie frustrations: Fast and/or very gassy shots

On the naked portafilter, is there any specific reason against using it? I have read it's a good tool for feedback during the extraction
by mikeje
May 18th, 2017, 4:24 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 17
Views: 961

Newbie frustrations: Fast and/or very gassy shots

Ah good to know. So to experiment higher, I guess I need something like the triple basket that comes with this? {link}
by mikeje
May 18th, 2017, 2:49 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 17
Views: 961

Newbie frustrations: Fast and/or very gassy shots

Thank you for all the quick and thoughtful replies. I have tried to do most with the same bean, though the place is not too close to my house. I will try tonight to 1) choke the machine on the 1a setting. Just so I'm clear, this means absolutely nothing comes through? How many seconds do you want