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by SiD-
October 1st, 2013, 7:49 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 9
Views: 3941

Help me identify this Hungarian lever espresso machine

It is called Star II. I also have one of these but with a different chassis design: {image} {image} {image} {image} You can use the Sama/PV baskets for it
by SiD-
October 3rd, 2011, 5:44 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 20
Views: 2273

Brunella Lever Q

Hi danno, I have worked on a Brunella few months ago and it also had the aluminium spacer
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by SiD-
August 24th, 2011, 12:29 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 18
Views: 2297

Channeling on a Elektra A3, Compak K3 grinder

Looking at your videos I would say that the flow rate is rather high. Try to measure it! The ideal empty shot flow rate is somewhere between 2-3 oz (60-90ml) / 10sec. Any flow rate higher than this potentially leads to channeling problems. Try to change the group jet to a 0.6mm one!
by SiD-
July 31st, 2011, 3:38 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 3
Views: 1140

Bezzera Selenia temperature problem

There is an adjustable capillary thermostat in the Selenia. If you remove the side panels, you will see a black turn knob with numbers on it, that is the adjusting knob of the thermostat. I suggest you should go by taste and not by an exact number. The 110°C is on the high side, go a little lower an...
by SiD-
March 19th, 2011, 6:43 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 23
Views: 1910

Owner opinions of Elektra Semiautomatica

I would say that the low pump noise is because you are extracting your shot around 12-14 bar (no OPV)
by SiD-
March 12th, 2011, 4:29 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 16
Views: 2302

Olympia Mini Matic

On the aesthetic side, but inside there is no OPV, no 3 way valve, 53mm portafilter, so it is much more like an old brass boiler Saeco
by SiD-
March 11th, 2011, 12:28 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 110
Views: 14499

Pasquini Livietta restoration for first timer

That Maximatic on the picture and the video is mine. It also had the Fluid-o-Tech pump and the flow restrictor orifice in place, but believe me the OPV is a huge benefit for the machine. The Fluid-o-Tech bypass valve is an easy fit and does its job. With the OPV the machine is much more tolerant
by SiD-
February 13th, 2011, 12:49 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 7
Views: 8996

Adjusting OPV on Gaggia New Baby

That plastic thing is the OPV in the New Baby series and yes you can set it to 10 bar by unscrewing the part connecting to the silicone tube. It is important that you must use some threadlocker (Loxeal, Loctite etc) when you put the things together
by SiD-
January 31st, 2011, 3:20 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 3
Views: 889

Help identify this grinder? [Fiorenzato T80]

It is a Fiorenzato T80
by SiD-
January 31st, 2011, 10:59 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 3
Views: 724

Does Olympia Club require plumbing in?

There is a direct water connection on the Club's boiler, but you can also fill it manually on the top of the boiler