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by pdx
July 18th, 2012, 1:09 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 18
Views: 2550

Should I get a Versalab M3?

Nope, this is belt slippage. The drive pulley spins, the belt doesn't move at all. I can restart the belt by firmly nudging the driven pulley in the direction of travel
by pdx
July 17th, 2012, 11:45 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 18
Views: 2550

Should I get a Versalab M3?

I guess it depends on what you expect. I've had mine for 6 years, and for the past 4 the belt has pretty consistently slipped on the drive pulley. I keep the top end & belt clean & have replaced the pulley twice (paid upgrades) and replaced the belt several times, and have given up on working with t...
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by pdx
June 12th, 2012, 11:16 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 6
Views: 1184

Early Model Synesso Cyncra Rebuild

How old is the machine? If there's a fan in the electronics box you can replace the relay with a new ssr & heatsink- kit available from Synesso inexpensively. They've also changed the brew valves they use- if you haven't call the factory for suggested changes based on the age of the machine. Let me ...
by pdx
April 21st, 2011, 12:21 am
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 91
Views: 3926

Portland get together!

Sounds like fun. I can bring a Versalab grinder if anyone's interested
by pdx
October 18th, 2010, 6:14 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 14
Views: 949

Recommended cafes in Portland

There's a Barista location on NE Alberta as well (NE 18th & Alberta.) Billy sells beer there as well as coffee, always 3 different roasters are available as espresso
by pdx
June 12th, 2010, 2:50 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 5
Views: 3058

Isomac TEA vs. TEA II

I sold my Tea a couple of years ago for $500, with new gaskets, pressurestat, pressure gauges, & 3 pf's. I wouldn't suggest plumbing one in- I had a float valve in mine & one day it overheated & flooded my kitchen. That's when I quit the Tea & bought a commercial quality, ul rated machine
by pdx
April 21st, 2010, 10:15 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 2
Views: 1779

Single Group Slayer

I asked when I visited the factory, Eric said "no." He mentioned that he was thinking of making a single group home machine, but it would be different from the Slayer (and different from the shiny box home machines you typically see.)
by pdx
January 22nd, 2010, 11:02 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 11
Views: 420

Want to test plumbed commercial espresso machine at home

Are you sure its 110 V power? On most rotary pump machines you can drop the supply line for the pump into a full bottle of filtered water & drop the drain line into a bucket. You'll need to adjust the pressure bypass screw on the pump to make up for the lack of mains pressure, and you
by pdx
January 4th, 2010, 5:58 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 151
Views: 13484

Espresso in Austin?

If I have time on Sunday I might check out the competition- I've seen a few NWRBC's & it would be interesting. Thanks
by pdx
January 3rd, 2010, 11:39 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 151
Views: 13484

Espresso in Austin?

Cool, I'll check out Medici for sure (grew up on the north side, my family's still all there.) I look forward to checking out Frank as well. I always get nervous about having coffee when I leave Portland- good to hear that some good things are happening in Austin