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- Yesterday, 9:00 am
- Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
- Replies: 13
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Olympia Cremina lever questions after group gasket replacement
That's not the way a pull works. It should take considerable force to pull the lever down
- April 13th, 2024, 8:28 am
- Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
- Replies: 13
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Olympia Cremina lever questions after group gasket replacement
There's a bit of a learning curve, but you have gear that's capable of world class espresso, fresh beans and grind finer until you achieve a 25 second extraction. There should be considerable resistance on the lever but not so much that you need body weight behind it. Joel
- March 13th, 2024, 10:14 am
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 14
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Next espresso machine. Help me spend $4000 budget, please!
Bought my Cremina from Orphan (Doug and Barb) about 20 years ago and have never looked back. Cerini has rebuilt the group twice over the years, one pressurestat, and I just installed a new boiler cap gasket and that's about it. It produces great espresso day after day with continual reliability and ...
- February 22nd, 2024, 9:24 am
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 9
- Views: 296
Baratza Vario died
A few months ago, Baratza refurbished my quite old Forte for a bit over $100, hard to beat that. Joel
- February 19th, 2024, 11:38 am
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1369
My Synesso is overkill - replace it, or just keep it?
Positively magnificent, keep it!
- January 11th, 2024, 9:58 am
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 36
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What should I get as my first lever machine?
Forgot to mention: you'll most probably be dealing with Johnny Cerini who is one of, in my humble opinion, dealers in the business. He stocks a full range of parts and accessories for these machines ; I order from him regularly. Joel
- January 11th, 2024, 9:54 am
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 36
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What should I get as my first lever machine?
I own both the SL and the traditional Cremina as well as the Microcasa Leva. Of the three, I prefer the original, manual Cremina as it gives by far the most control over your shots. It will last your lifetime and more, and after owning it now for 15 years or so, I have absolutely no desire to
- December 16th, 2023, 11:58 am
- Forum: Grinders
- Replies: 11
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Mahlkönig Vario: refurbishment and burr alignment
Just had my Forte refurbished by Baratza after 12 years or so, two week turnaround and a very fair price. These little beasts are made to be repaired
- November 11th, 2023, 9:55 am
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 53
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Talk me out of buying a Profitec Pro 800
Agreed! JIm has been a dear friend for many years, and he's what's known as a super taster. Joel
- October 30th, 2023, 8:37 am
- Forum: Marketplace
- Replies: 23
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Orphan Espresso Returns to HB
I've certainly missed you guys, bought my Cremina from you. Joel Klein