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by Bob_M
September 7th, 2020, 10:06 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 3
Views: 166

La Marzocco GS3 steam boiler not pressurizing

If you have it in 15 amp mode that you're witnessing is best as it gets. Put in 20 amp mode. And it will act normal. This was discussed years ago on hb. And I had one that did exactly same thing. Edit. I had a 20 amp service for the kitchen with 15 amp wall receptacles. Never popped a
by Bob_M
August 3rd, 2020, 6:09 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 503
Views: 63482

Baratza Vario Super Alignment owner experience

we did the same thing to my vario...bought the necessary parts from Baratza....Im using metal burrs and have it at girlfriends for sunday brew coffee... grind i so void of fines its weierd to look at it
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by Bob_M
January 21st, 2020, 10:31 am
Forum: Coffee Brewing
Replies: 25
Views: 1308

Advice needed: small bakery with small demand for coffee

In my retirement I have traveled a lot and had coffee from many restaurants. The best restaurant coffee I've ever had comes from two places one was in Cambria California the other was Eureka Springs Arkansas at a bed-and-breakfast. Both of these used pre-ground coffee. The bed-and-breakfast use pre-...
by Bob_M
January 10th, 2020, 11:05 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 791
Views: 78342

Breville Dual Boiler "Slayer shots"?

Yes I've read this entire thread. It just seemed it would be cleaner with cap but on end of threaded pipe I think blocking holes in the shower head is cleaner
by Bob_M
January 9th, 2020, 8:29 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 791
Views: 78342

Breville Dual Boiler "Slayer shots"?

Just found this with help of google {link}
by Bob_M
January 9th, 2020, 8:16 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 791
Views: 78342

Breville Dual Boiler "Slayer shots"?

I found some bolts with that thread diam. and pitch. At a company called Fastenol. They are 20 mm long and that's only size they carry. Part number is 48676C I am helping a friend and I do not have access to his BDB. Can you tell me what ideal length would be
by Bob_M
December 17th, 2019, 5:34 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 19
Views: 1601

Trouble with Feld2 Grinder by Knock

Sounds fair to me. I have that grinder and love it for travel
by Bob_M
July 17th, 2019, 9:14 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 2
Views: 733

Understanding La Pavoni Temperature Strips vs Shot Temperature

I have a La Pavoni 1st gen...my target temp from strip on grouphead is 196 F..grind should be fine enough that it initially it takes quite a bit of force to get flow (until puck starts to decay)...I mention this because as you know grind can have an effect on flavor balance
by Bob_M
April 12th, 2019, 6:10 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 13
Views: 758

Better UI for Artisan?

Thank you, Susan
by Bob_M
April 12th, 2019, 5:57 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 13
Views: 758

Better UI for Artisan?

Could you please tell us stupid people what a UI is ??