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by EricL
February 18th, 2010, 1:18 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 7
Views: 1015

Compak K3 broken hopper

Mine took about a year, maybe 18 months. Started out like the photo. Didn't think about drilling a stress relief. Good idea. The lid on the new hopper is very tight, to the point I'm not going to snap it in place. For reference, mine's not locked in, but it is a snug fit. Was thinking a little mineral
by EricL
February 17th, 2010, 12:36 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 7
Views: 1015

Compak K3 broken hopper

Just a quick check, any K3 users suffer a broken hopper. Mine developed a crack that spread until plastic chipped off and fell into the burrs. A local shop was testing a K10 and suffered similar fractures. Have a new hopper, just curious if this is a larger problem
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by EricL
May 27th, 2009, 7:18 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 7
Views: 360

Rio Single Group on Firetruck

You're not going to make the barista ride in that compartment I hope
by EricL
May 21st, 2009, 8:43 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 22
Views: 2134

Risky Location of Pump on Alex Duetto?

I tend to over analyze things, but that's what steered me away from the Duetto. A bearing failure will take out the electrical motor. But that is a fairly rare event. Asked Chris @ ChrisCoffee, and he agreed, but said basically if you're going to squeeze that much into that small a space, then your ...
by EricL
April 28th, 2009, 4:42 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 19
Views: 3512

Double Boiler Vibe: Expobar Brewtus III or Alex Duetto or Vibiemme Double Domobar

I'll echo what JmanEspresso said. Any of these machines will make great espresso. I personally got fixated on VBM. And I love it, but I'm sure I would be very happy with a Brewtus or a Duetto. Just love those acres of gleaming stainless. In the end, it's what catches your eye. And thanks to a four y...
by EricL
April 27th, 2009, 5:35 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 12
Views: 8575

Need advice on how to check electrical work on Rancilio Silvia

Hot box testing WITH ALL COVERS INSTALLED. If you are not trained in electrical / electronic work, stay out. Quick check for the brew thermostat - if you turn on the steam switch, does the boiler light come on? If yes the most likely candidate is the brew thermostat (T1 - 100C). When you flip the st...
by EricL
April 26th, 2009, 1:34 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 19
Views: 3512

Double Boiler Vibe: Expobar Brewtus III or Alex Duetto or Vibiemme Double Domobar

VBM and Brewtus are either/or (plumb or pourover). Both are available as plumbed in. I thought the Duetto was very tightly packed. Didn't care for the vertical pump alignment. If the pump bearing goes, it leaks directly into the motor. Very expensive relative to a vibe pump replacement. They all hav...
by EricL
April 25th, 2009, 10:51 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 20
Views: 5926

Remove Fingerprints on Stainless Steel

Vinegar is the magic cleaner. We use it on wood floors, in the carpet cleaner, counter tops, all over. That and a micro fiber cloth. For scratches, I use the impregnated polishing cloths Cape Cod Cloth I think they're called. Work wonders on my watch bracelet
by EricL
April 23rd, 2009, 1:58 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 99
Views: 4319

Why should taste be subjective when sight isn't?

Cogito ergo Mmmm
by EricL
April 21st, 2009, 5:01 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 0
Views: 159

NY Mag Profile of Stumptown's Duane Sorenson

{link} I found it interesting that his father was a sausage maker and how this sparked his interests in flavors