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- September 4th, 2013, 12:25 pm
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1233
Flushing routine for prosumer vs. commercial espresso machines
I've got a similar Laurentis machine, and I installed a thermocouple and inexpensive PID as a temperature monitor. I followed the lead of godlyone who I believe had the same machine as you. Here's one of his photos from his "refurb thread" that shows where the thermocouple is inserted for this group...
- January 26th, 2012, 9:10 am
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6102
DIY Rancilio Silvia V3 wand conversion to "burnless"
Jonny - very nice DIY! I may have to give this a try since I can't seem to find an aftermarket burnless wand for my CMA/Laurentis. Thanks for providing the instructions
- December 28th, 2011, 2:20 pm
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4740
My first rennovation: Astoria Single Group, Model ?
I'll be interested to find out if the auto-fill solenoid on your machine is loud when activated/deactivated. I have a similar machine (Laurentis restore in "here"), and my auto-fill makes a loud CLACK. My 2 group Pasquini makes timid click by comparison
- December 19th, 2011, 9:45 am
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 3
- Views: 147
Pump not producing as much pressure
I don't know about Hydropure in particular, but the bypass in the Procons can be disassembled and cleaned
- December 19th, 2011, 8:27 am
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 3
- Views: 147
Pump not producing as much pressure
Perhaps something stuck in the pump's bypass mechanism that's preventing it from closing?
- October 12th, 2011, 2:57 pm
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 8032
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Post a pic of your home espresso setup...
Dang, all it's missing is the shoulder harness. You're this guy, right? {image}
- September 8th, 2011, 3:58 pm
- Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1881
Restoration: Using Wood in a Rebuild
I did add a touch of wood to my first restore (documented in "this thread"). {image}
- August 26th, 2011, 3:01 pm
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 10
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Used Astoria Argenta AEP JUN boiler overfills.
I think this might be the replacement HX for your machine: {link} $76
- December 1st, 2010, 11:15 am
- Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
- Replies: 69
- Views: 8526
Laurentis single group restoration
Take a look at "this post". The manuals are for Astoria, but the Laurentis is the same under the hood
- October 28th, 2010, 1:04 pm
- Forum: Knockbox
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2371
Music you listen to while drinking coffee
Pink Martini is right up there for me. They do an outstanding unconventional Bolero that just makes me smile. {video}{video}