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by lsjms
September 25th, 2014, 3:30 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 9
Views: 1272

Dropped Mazzer Robur E! Now lights on but need repair advice...

I was gutted to my core seeing a Robur on the deck and for such a stupid reason... The adjustment screw bent 45 degrees then the collar took the hit, it would have then toppled over (another solid blow given the weight). The collar screwed off as easily as new, the bottom bearing offers no
by lsjms
September 25th, 2014, 12:32 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 9
Views: 1272

Dropped Mazzer Robur E! Now lights on but need repair advice...

Had a total lapse in brain activity the other day and managed to push my Robur onto concrete cobbles from about 1 metre, I was moving the coffee machine & totally forgot the grinder on the other side... So, to the problem... I am just wondering if anyone can suggest what may have broken. The adjustm...
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by lsjms
April 7th, 2014, 2:10 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 9
Views: 635

One roaster only for new cafe...

I know who I'd choose but that won't help you with me being in the UK. That does raise a point though.. I'd pick the most local roaster who can meet my needs, I know it all so just need beans. Think about what you need, could be training, equipment service and supply or you might
by lsjms
February 4th, 2013, 8:24 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 13
Views: 1819

AHA! moments in my first 60 days of espresso

Unrefined caster sugar is designed for quick conversion to solution. It's all I offer on my stall. Liquid sugar in summer for iced coffee
by lsjms
January 11th, 2013, 4:47 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 11
Views: 1456

Prosumer to potential commercial espresso machine

I would keep your cash in the bank, if the business is any sucess at all you will want a two group in a flash. Only restaurants with a seated captive audience seem to get away with a 1 group but for a cart it is painful to present one half of a pair of customers with their first flat
by lsjms
January 11th, 2013, 8:45 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 113
Views: 15777

La San Marco Model 80 Lever rebuild

I undid mine (Izzo with LSM group) by wrapping the bottom of the piston in a strip of leather and gripping it firmly in a vice. It unsrewed quite easily without damage
by lsjms
December 10th, 2012, 2:11 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 15
Views: 1822

Got my Vibiemme Double Domo v3!

The stuff from some filter units look like soot when you first hook them up and flush before connection. Any chance some of this charcoal is in there?
by lsjms
December 5th, 2012, 2:50 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 10
Views: 1052

Priorities in your extractions

In the same cup?
by lsjms
November 15th, 2012, 3:56 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 45
Views: 12981

Bosco groups vs the rest

I reckon the Bosco group looks unremarkable next to a La San Marco, no cap either
by lsjms
November 4th, 2012, 3:29 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 71
Views: 23138

Homemade drum-roaster, 98.7% finished! Taking it to the next level!!!

Be interesting to see what happens but I think weird things will happen to the chaff, as if it's not being sucked out the top of the drum via negative pressure it will build up in all the small gaps and drum perforations or just stay with the beans and burn