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by Dodger1
July 10th, 2015, 6:16 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 17
Views: 721

Tip for those who keep their espresso machines running a lot.

From personal experience; with all the heat generated the group gasket has a tendency to dry out rather rapidly and that can make it a pia to replace it. A quick and cheap work around is to use Silicone group gaskets, which won't dry out and imho provide a much better seal vs. the oem group gaskets
by Dodger1
March 2nd, 2015, 3:16 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 83
Views: 1516

Super Automatic Machines

A lot of folks want a machine that does everything with no cleanup etc. The bad news is that there isn't such a machine available; especially in your price range. Another point worth mentioning is that the super auto's don't last that long and the repair bills can quickly build up. Lastly they don't...
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by Dodger1
December 19th, 2014, 6:18 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 10
Views: 390

Best Christmas deals on coffee

I was wondering if anyone was willing to share the best deals that they've found?
by Dodger1
June 14th, 2014, 7:22 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 0
Views: 1220

La Marzocco GS/3 - easy fix for "tank refill" message

Woke up at 5 and as per my usual routine stumbled out to the kitchen half awake for a nice fresh espresso. Ground my beans and turned to the GS3 to remove the basket but much to my dismay the machine was dead. So I turned off the power button and then turned it back on but got
by Dodger1
January 28th, 2014, 3:50 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 3
Views: 506

Dancing Goats

It is the Dancing Goats from Batdorf & Bronson
by Dodger1
January 27th, 2014, 12:42 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 3
Views: 506

Dancing Goats

For the last couple of years I've been wandering around trying different blends without finding one that if I could only have one bean, for the rest of my life, would keep me happy. However, that was before JohnB. suggested I try Dancing Goats and as they say the rest is history. So if you like comf...
by Dodger1
December 1st, 2013, 12:34 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 11
Views: 1326

Black Friday Deals

I had the same thing happen twice when I paid via Paypal but both times a quick email fixed everything. Anyway this buy one, get one free is a great deal, from a very good company
by Dodger1
November 19th, 2013, 5:21 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 8
Views: 1155

Need La Marzocco GS/3 technician in southeast PA or northeast MD

They're a little out of your desired location but you might want to check out Chris Coffee at: {link} Since they've been selling the GS/3's forever they're going to be familiar with your machine and that's a big plus. Another plus is that the service techs are 1st rate and don't charge an arm and le...
by Dodger1
July 25th, 2013, 11:09 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 9
Views: 1052

Reinstalling La Marzocco GS/3 LCD display

That's one of the many things that makes this forum GREAT
by Dodger1
July 25th, 2013, 6:38 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 9
Views: 1052

Reinstalling La Marzocco GS/3 LCD display

Thanks, worked like a charm and what I thought was the cable that connects to the display was correct. FYI, it was my short cable