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- June 26th, 2020, 1:20 pm
- Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
- Replies: 437
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The Londinium R24
Same here. Waiting very sweetly and anxiously. But I would stop short of saying "patiently."
- April 14th, 2020, 2:34 am
- Forum: Coffees
- Replies: 81
- Views: 8891
Support your local roasters- Discount Shipping Codes
A friend of mine has started a new, small roaster in the Austin, TX area. "Empyrean Roasters" has quality single origin offerings (both the Burundi and Yirgacheffe are personal favorites) and a couple of really nice blends also. Right now, SOs are 25% off (discount code SO25OFF), and blends are "Buy...
- August 15th, 2011, 7:00 pm
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 2
- Views: 880
Dripping Gaggia Deluxe
Jon, I don't believe the model that you've referenced has a 3-way solenoid to relieve pressure after the shot. The Gaggia Classic does, and if you take a look at the picture of that machine ({link}), you will notice a thin, vertical tube at the back of the drip tray on the left-hand side. This is the
- July 21st, 2011, 1:06 pm
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3229
Budget of $1000 - what espresso machine should I get?
I had a Rocky for a few years, and I have been using a Vario since shortly after they came out. The Vario is worth the price difference unless you find a steal on a used Rocky. And maybe even if you do. My Rocky performed solidly, but it is simply not precise enough for consistent espresso pulls. Wh...
- May 8th, 2011, 10:56 pm
- Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1412
Isomac not heating up after initial warm up.
Outstanding thread! I picked up a used Isomac Tea a month or so back, and it needed some work (gaskets and valves, etc.) for which I found great advice in other places on the site. But then a couple weeks back, it started exhibiting the problem described here. I worked my way through this thread and...
- April 23rd, 2011, 12:38 am
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3337
Lever espresso machine for practical daily use?
Agreed 100%. Until very recently, my Pavoni was the only machine I used. My typical usage was 1-3 shots per day, but normally spaced several hours apart (morning, afternoon, evening). Learning curve was not bad (fun, actually), and consistency was (IMO) not a problem. The challenge for these machine...
- December 22nd, 2009, 4:47 pm
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 20
- Views: 14943
Gaggia Classic vs. Rancilio Silvia and grinder to match
Let me second what Dan has said: grinder first (resist the temptation to skimp), and machine second. I have a Gaggia Coffee DeLuxe (similar to the Classic but without the 3-way solenoid), and used a Rancilio Rocky for several years. I also have a good friend with a Classic and a Gaggia MDF. Everythi...
- November 15th, 2009, 6:20 pm
- Forum: Knockbox
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1383
What have you used for an improvised knock box?
I agree: I don't think it would be much of a theft target. I'm generally more concerned that it will raise questions from hotel management ("What is this strange equipment in your room?"). But I guess even those, if the equipment is only a reasonable current draw, shouldn't be hard to answer
- November 14th, 2009, 10:55 pm
- Forum: Knockbox
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1383
What have you used for an improvised knock box?
I agree with Dan and Richard: no real dedicated knockbox required. If the plastic trash can is available, it usually works well (especially if lined with a trash bag). If not, saving the basket until it cools works well. It can be emptied into anything; even into one of those paper cups they typical...
- September 4th, 2009, 12:46 am
- Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5062
Pavoni Professional leaks from bottom
Thanks, guys. The sandpaper and glass is a good idea. This particular Pro is so old (I presume) that it has a simple Philips head screw attaching it to the base (I guess it was from before liability was such an issue)