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August 27th, 2009, 9:00 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 12
Views: 743

Desperately trying to get dalla corte triple baskets

why don't you write la spaziale an e-mail asking them to provide a couple of triple baskets instead?
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August 23rd, 2009, 7:54 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 0
Views: 200

Inverted thermosyphon

Just having some weird thought. What if we invert the thermosyphon lines on the e-61 machine and let cool water enter at the top of the boiler. When it's stable, cool water line has shorter path to the group via the upper tube, and has lower temp from mixing not so hot water from lower tube
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July 27th, 2009, 7:20 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 14
Views: 938

Which qualities required in espresso machine?

the grouphead that will not collect coffee dust above the shower screen mesh. reducing in both pressure and temperature profile. aesthetic look. sounds like a spring loaded lever machine
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July 27th, 2009, 7:16 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 17
Views: 795

Extraction crisis!

may be you want to check your water
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July 25th, 2009, 10:19 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 17
Views: 795

Extraction crisis!

are you using your own roast? get someone's else and try
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July 19th, 2009, 12:05 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 23
Views: 2037

Have you used all 3 classes of equipment?

francis francis x1 vbm domobar super rotary hx mirage 2 groups
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July 18th, 2009, 11:37 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 9
Views: 846

Heat exchanger blows steam

when the machine is hot: continue to run the machine even it only comes out in steam, until you see water come out. wait for few minutes, run it again, steam or water? check the pump whether it's hot
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July 17th, 2009, 10:16 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 30
Views: 6290

Where's the Magic in Espresso?

very good post indeed. for me, the magic is in balancing all the parameters to create an enjoyable experience in drinking a small but intense cup of coffee. i believe that every human being can taste and realize a well prepared cup of espresso. it is sweet and easy to drink
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July 14th, 2009, 10:09 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 48
Views: 14078

"Crema is Rubbish"

i always use "shot glass and pour". this mixes three layers together and helps me to get the wholeness of the espresso in first sip
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June 10th, 2009, 2:22 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 1
Views: 856

Help me choose color for my Speedster

I have a 5kg red/black Joper coffee roaster at work. I also am in the roster of a Speedster. The machine will arrive somewhere around August, which is a perfect birthday gift to myself. I think I will ask Kees to alter the color of the machine to match my Joper roaster. I saw a Speedster here which is