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- March 7th, 2015, 3:12 pm
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 88
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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...
- March 6th, 2015, 2:08 pm
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 88
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Latest KvdW Speedster version
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- 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...
- June 18th, 2011, 2:04 am
- Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
- Replies: 5
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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...
- January 26th, 2011, 10:23 am
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 100
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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
- January 24th, 2011, 11:15 pm
- Forum: Grinders
- Replies: 10
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Dose Timer Prototype - Non-Invasive
Nice addition Marshal. The Waring blender timer will work well for those grinders without that motor relay... Thanks
- January 24th, 2011, 9:53 pm
- Forum: Grinders
- Replies: 10
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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...
- June 5th, 2010, 7:43 pm
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 9
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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
- June 5th, 2010, 7:35 pm
- Forum: Grinders
- Replies: 10
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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...
- 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