Is there any way to adjust the flow-control profile valve? I've had my Bianca for about 3 months, roughly 4 shots daily, almost all using the flow-control paddle. When I first got the machine, with the paddle all the way to the left, there was no water flowing through the puck -- the valve was compl...

We all know that the hot water & steam valves can be damaged if they are over-tightened (closed), right? Right? And everyone who uses the machine (spouse, roommates, guests, etc) knows that too, right? And everyone always remembers not to over-tighten the valves, even before having had their coffee,...

My daily machine, a Euro 2000 Jr (very similar to an Isomac Tea) recently developed a problem. About the time the machine reaches normal idle temperature (~35 minutes), the autofill and heater stop. I've got Eric's thermometer installed, and the problem seems to happen when the thermometer reaches a...

I've got 2 Euro 2000s, one that was my daily machine for the last 2 years, and another that I'm in the middle of refurbing. The 'daily machine' has been reliable (until this Thursday) and consistent, after allowing for normal maintenance (pressurestat replacement, replacing gaskets, etc.). Both mach...

Sure, but you can bypass the fill-level sensor and allow the pump to send water out through the steam wand

Yes, I own one (two, actually...I'm refurbishing one, while the other is my daily use machine). I'm quite happy with it. A full line of spare parts is available from Cafetech in Canada, but I'd love to find a local (US) supplier for "soft" parts (ie., gaskets, o-rings, seals). I've got the contact i...

I appreciate the care that Chestnut Hill puts into their espresso...but I don't really like their "house blend". To me, it's got flavor notes that make me think of "salty" and "leathery"...not what I want in my cup. The "Red Beard" blend sounds interesting. I'll look for it the next time I'm there, ...