I actually have both at the moment. And a rocky. Still looking for an electricity meter. I might do a temperature test to see if I'm getting up to steam temp. What temp. should the water @ steam temp get to? If I'm not getting up to steam temp, I think

I notice that one of the wires connected to the backside of the steam switch has been glued into place, as if it's had work done to it in the past. I'm attaching a diagram of the wiring config on the back of the switches. {image}

So I've been having some trouble using the steam wand on the used carezza I just picked up. It gives me about 15 seconds of steam/sputtering water before petering out. It would do this whether I had the steam switch on or off. I then checked the green ready light, and if I've got it up to

The whirly blade produced a better shot with stale and frozen Starbucks whole beans than the Peet's pre-ground did. Both in a Gaggia Carezza

How's this for funny? My whirly blade grinder makes a better shot of espresso than using the pre-ground "espresso blend" from Peet's found at the supermarket

What does the "one down one to go" part refer to? I couldn't possibly have gotten one part of the equation right, could I?

Good guess. Equipment hasn't arrived yet, but I can't wait! Thanks, Ian, for the coffee suggestion

Well I went ahead and purchased the KA, even with all of your cautionary voices floating around in my head while I did it! As an espresso neophyte I feel that my opinion will more closely reflect those amateurs on Amazon vs. the die-hards in here. And that's not to say that I am not thankful for your

I'm not ignoring anybody's advice, Rapid, and I bristle at the implication. I've been nothing but humble and deferential throughout my posts, as I understand that I'm consulting with people who have much more experience in this arena than I do. And I'm certainly not going to come on here to blame an...

No, I haven't already purchased the KA, but I'm honed in on it b/c I can get it for $160 at B,B and B (with their 20% off coupon). From what I gather, one reason grinders get mixed reviews is that the machines people are grinding for are always different. I think the problems of something like a