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- Yesterday, 11:18 am
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 6
- Views: 116
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 -
- Yesterday, 7:00 am
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 6
- Views: 116
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
- March 16th, 2024, 9:41 pm
- Forum: Coffees
- Replies: 129
- Views: 9897
Blueberry (or any berry) bomb coffee recommendations?
I ordered this one based on your rave reviews and must say it was absolutely excellent!! Thanks
- 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"
- February 19th, 2024, 4:01 am
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 410
- Views: 23231
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??"
- February 18th, 2024, 9:30 pm
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 410
- Views: 23231
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
- February 18th, 2024, 1:45 pm
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 410
- Views: 23231
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
- 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
- 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
- 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