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by ladalet
November 17th, 2014, 10:35 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 8
Views: 5072

Glossary for translating Italian Boiler Auto Refill terms to English

Thanks, it is now added
by ladalet
November 8th, 2014, 1:49 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 1
Views: 2812

Wiring conversion for GIEMMA RL3 to GICAR RL30/4ESS/F

This is to verify the fact that the GICAR RL30/4ESS/F Boiler auto refill controller is a direct replacement for the no longer available GIEMMA RL3 Sonde Boiler auto refill controller, and to simplify the operation of converting the Giemma RL3 Sonde to the GICAR RL30/4ESS/F. Below I have the wiring c...
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by ladalet
November 7th, 2014, 8:37 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 8
Views: 5072

Glossary for translating Italian Boiler Auto Refill terms to English

Glossary: Caricamento or Carichi = Charge, load Com. (N) = Comune = Common = A.C. Neutral Comune = Com. (N) = Common = A.C. Neutral Ev. Caricamento = EVCAR = Electrovavle Caricamento = Auto Fill Solenoid = Livello Electrovalve Livello = EVCALD = Level Solenoid Livello = Level = Ev. Caricamento Massa...
by ladalet
September 2nd, 2013, 11:35 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 108
Views: 24220

New Baratza Grinder - Forte

Thanks, it really is not anything fancy. It does not sound nearly as cool as yours. I think 100 years ago the quality and craftsmanship was more than just a tad superior to my modern mass produced but fully functional cabinet. We have a small kitchen and it does the job. Ya, I feel pretty lucky. She...
by ladalet
September 1st, 2013, 11:25 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 108
Views: 24220

New Baratza Grinder - Forte

Congratulations I am sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for your impressions. I want to see if they jive with mine and if there are any I had not considered. So far, with a little more time under my belt, my initial impressions have only been strengthened. I really cannot think of anything more I
by ladalet
August 22nd, 2013, 12:59 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 108
Views: 24220

New Baratza Grinder - Forte

It would actually not quite be a Forte as the Forte has a better motor as well a few other features, and a much higher price. It would just be nice to have the option to upgrade to some of the nicer Forte features and still be well under the cost of a Forte. Also, the grind quality
by ladalet
August 22nd, 2013, 11:30 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 108
Views: 24220

New Baratza Grinder - Forte

Well, I have been grinding a City roast Costa Rica, so not oily. I shook, tapped, rocked, and swept the chute with my group brush to get as many grounds out as I could. There were not enough to register on my Escali PR500S at the 1/10g level. So, I then set the grinder to grind 17g of a
by ladalet
August 22nd, 2013, 10:27 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 108
Views: 24220

New Baratza Grinder - Forte

Well, we did get an answer to this question right from the top. Thank you Kyra. The Face plate is not interchangeable with the Vario. Oh well, that would have been just too cool. At least I can get that real cool hopper for my Vario-W when they are available:D I think Baratza could make a lot of
by ladalet
August 21st, 2013, 1:47 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 108
Views: 24220

New Baratza Grinder - Forte

Yes, I was really surprised it worked at all with a 49mm basket let alone as fantastic as it does. The coffee dome does pile up a bit high due to the narrowness of the portafilter. So, the sides of the grinder's distribution cone does make a couple of slight grooves in the domed coffee when you pull...
by ladalet
August 21st, 2013, 11:56 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 3
Views: 821

Vario + Stone = Damaged???

In addition to the belt you may have to do a primary calibration. The grinder comes with a 2mm tool for the secondary calibration. The primary calibration screw is 2.5mm and is behind the secondary screw hole under a rectangular grommet. You may want to try this first. The belt may not be the issue....