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by Wenxell
March 19th, 2017, 5:58 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 1
Views: 147

Quick Mill Vetrano 2B Evo leaky steam boiler

Just bought a lightly used Quick Mill Vetrano Evo b from craigslist. It was a good price, but now I know why. The steam boiler leaks at the heating element (pretty sure but not 100% certain). From what I have gleaned from other postings, is that I need a 30mm socket to remove the heating element, wr...
by Wenxell
March 27th, 2009, 10:07 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 13
Views: 808

Stove-top roasting questions

I just roasted some Costa Rican and it was much easier to roast in my Whirly Pop than the Ethiopian. I use a Coleman white gas stove in the garage. I turn the flame up to where it is just touching the bottom of the pan with a good solid flame. I brought it half way (I
by Wenxell
March 14th, 2009, 9:59 am
Forum: Blog
Replies: 58
Views: 61336

Baratza Vario Grinder - Second Look

I've been using the Vario since I received it (last Friday?). Being relatively new to the concept of quality grinds (was using a Krups not realizing it was not an espresso grinder), it took me quite a while to get the grind setting right. My technique for tamping was miserable until I read the WDT a...
by Wenxell
February 26th, 2009, 6:09 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 13
Views: 808

Stove-top roasting questions

I just recently began roasting with a stove-top popcorn popper and I have found that they do burn quickly after the first crack. After tasting the first batch which went into the second crack, it was clear that it was burnt. The second batch was much better when I stopped after the first crack and t...