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by trzynkaa
March 7th, 2015, 3:12 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 88
Views: 11584

Latest KvdW Speedster version

Hi John, When I placed my order in August 2014, I learned there was still one polished front panel without the shot timer cutout available and I asked Andrew to hold that panel for me. I'm rather pleased and impressed with the Speedster build construction and attention to fine details. A lot of than...
by trzynkaa
March 6th, 2015, 2:08 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 88
Views: 11584

Latest KvdW Speedster version

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by trzynkaa
June 28th, 2014, 2:56 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 88
Views: 11584

Latest KvdW Speedster version

I'm disappointed. The panel mount shot timer looks like something you get at the electronics hobby shop as a generic replacement part. The toggle power switch is generic. The retro-fit shot timer looks very obviously "retro-fit". I feel Kees has bent to marketing pressure to provide items for the fe...
by trzynkaa
June 18th, 2011, 2:04 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 5
Views: 2470

Wega Mini Nova: replace or repair?

Hello Walt, I have a Wega Lyra and I've had my fits ($%&!#@) of frustration with that silly crush gasket system used between the boiler and the fittings. I've used the teflon tape wrapped circumferentially on the crush washer. I'm surprised this teflon tape hack works, I don't like it and am a littl...
by trzynkaa
January 26th, 2011, 10:23 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 100
Views: 16938

Grind, not Dose

Nice to know I'm not the only one doing this... Adjust the dose, not the grind. Since I changed to a more consistent grinder about a year ago, I've been amazed at how infrequently I change the grind. Instead, I shift the dose a little. "Little" to me means: if it does not taste "right", I
by trzynkaa
January 24th, 2011, 11:15 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 10
Views: 4327

Dose Timer Prototype - Non-Invasive

Nice addition Marshal. The Waring blender timer will work well for those grinders without that motor relay... Thanks
by trzynkaa
January 24th, 2011, 9:53 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 10
Views: 4327

Dose Timer Prototype - Non-Invasive

It's been a while since I visited HB. Here's some more info on my dose timer design... A particularly unique quality to this design is Kony simply plugs into the timer. The timer functions by normally providing mains power and when the power draw by the grinder results in current draw of more than a...
by trzynkaa
June 5th, 2010, 7:43 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 9
Views: 5526

Down-dosing: how to level when the basket isn't overflowing?

Use the edge of the lid of a doser (or the edge of the top of a yogurt container) to screed the grind level below the rim of the basket
by trzynkaa
June 5th, 2010, 7:35 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 10
Views: 4327

Dose Timer Prototype - Non-Invasive

An afternoon project... a non-invasive dose timer. Have a look at my "YouTube" Video. {video}Edit... Details: Grinder is Mazzer Kony with the "OFF/ON/momentary START" type rotary switch. The timer used is an OMRON H5CX (operated in Mode A-1). I'm switching power to my grinder with the solid state re...
by trzynkaa
March 7th, 2010, 8:19 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 6
Views: 3096

Modifications to reduce coffee retention in grind chamber

Zaphodbb wrote:Make a special tool when you need to. Excellent! When I installed new burrs on my RR45, I noted the lower burr was not self centering. To center the lower burr as best I can, I use a dial indicator to read the radial run out of the lower burr on the lower