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by godlyone
8 hours ago
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 6
Views: 110

Help me figure out this model Astoria Argenta - AEP/2N

Yes the pressure stat should just be left at regular steaming pressure 1.5 bar or so It is a heat exchanger machine (please read about this) so by definition the temperature at idle in the heat exchanger will be too hot (at boiling) so you need to do a cooling flush before pulling a shot "HX Love -
by godlyone
12 hours ago
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 6
Views: 110

Help me figure out this model Astoria Argenta - AEP/2N

That's the manual fill valve to fill the boiler The machine is a heat exchange (hx) You run the group and flush water to cool it before pulling a shot
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by godlyone
March 16th, 2024, 9:41 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 128
Views: 9837

Blueberry (or any berry) bomb coffee recommendations?

I ordered this one based on your rave reviews and must say it was absolutely excellent!! Thanks
by godlyone
March 6th, 2024, 7:23 am
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 22
Views: 860

New idea for avoiding WDT

Check out "IDT - technique for direct to portafilter dosing"
by godlyone
February 19th, 2024, 4:01 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 410
Views: 23196

Blind shaker better than WDT??

It doesn't seem to matter what brand it is Look at this prior post w Weber one: "Blind shaker better than WDT??"
by godlyone
February 18th, 2024, 9:30 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 410
Views: 23196

Blind shaker better than WDT??

The other video has the same awful technique except with a crooked tamper Can't wait to see LH videos promoting it for a low price of only $699
by godlyone
February 18th, 2024, 1:45 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 410
Views: 23196

Blind shaker better than WDT??

I disagree If you watch the Weber video they don't use a funnel If the device was designed to be used with a spacer/funnel it should have been a part of the device Even after doing the portafilter/shaker swirl at the end it still doesn't look good and needs WDT. Not sure if there is much of
by godlyone
February 17th, 2024, 6:38 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 5
Views: 154

Cimbali Bistro 2 (2 group)

It may be a bad relay but recommend getting the correct one for an espresso machine load That one is 24v 20a
by godlyone
February 17th, 2024, 8:19 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 12
Views: 253

La Marzocco GS3 MP mysterious pressure drop

on the last pic looks like part of green o-ring is worn down
by godlyone
February 11th, 2024, 9:03 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 3
Views: 94

Sourcing a New Gicar Socket

Just googling the part # {link} I'm sure you can find it cheaper elsewhere