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by arcangel6
June 29th, 2020, 11:08 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 30
Views: 3244

HG-1 2020

I have the Craig Lyn HG-1 2020 model with titanium coated burrs. I have not experienced any alignment issues. I was impressed with the build quality. I can say that grinding 20 grams of beans for this old guy is a little fatiguing. I just ordered the Wug2grinder motor kit. Joe
by arcangel6
March 14th, 2020, 3:26 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 36
Views: 8430

Elektra Verve

Hi, I did not mean to imply it would be an issue. The question was more from ignorance on my part. It is a machine I am considering. Joe
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by arcangel6
March 12th, 2020, 3:22 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 36
Views: 8430

Elektra Verve

Hi Jim, Thanks for the response. I am not sure what to make of the small coffee boiler volume. Can you explain why this is not a issue? Thanks, Joe
by arcangel6
March 11th, 2020, 10:30 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 36
Views: 8430

Elektra Verve

I wonder if the siphon some of that water into the group head? Actually, the specs list only the volume of one boiler but it does say 'Dual Boiler'.....not sure..... Joe
by arcangel6
March 11th, 2020, 2:18 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 36
Views: 8430

Elektra Verve

Yes, that small boiler capacity concerns me too. Joe
by arcangel6
March 7th, 2020, 11:33 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 36
Views: 8430

Elektra Verve

Anyone considering the soon to be released Elektra Verve machine? {link} Joe
by arcangel6
March 3rd, 2020, 12:49 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 89
Views: 5950

Who snagged a Kafatek today?

I added the SSP burrs to my Flat preorder. Joe
by arcangel6
March 2nd, 2020, 2:55 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 89
Views: 5950

Who snagged a Kafatek today?

I got a Flat on the first try thanks to using Apple Pay on my iPhone with facial recognition. It was lightning fast! Joe
by arcangel6
October 13th, 2009, 1:58 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 24
Views: 6440

Switched from Illy to Black Cat - WOW!

Hi Jim, Just saw your post.....point taken regarding the Illy. It was not my intention to slam Illy but I guess I did. I still use their ESE Pods in my office. I have used the parameters you list above with my home machine and a freshly opened can of Illy normale roast. I think my preference leans a...
by arcangel6
September 27th, 2009, 8:02 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 24
Views: 6440

Switched from Illy to Black Cat - WOW!

Yeah, it really is a shame, especially when you consider that they (Illy) have invested quite allot of time and effort into processing and packaging. I believe that they have a device that checks every single bean. I think that they are catering to a very different market. There are many espresso co...