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by gido
May 1st, 2012, 12:28 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 9
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Mazzer Mini Component Photos

thank you very much
by gido
April 7th, 2012, 1:05 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 27
Views: 3323

VST baskets and calibrated tamper

so is there actually a calibrated vst tamper in existence?
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by gido
April 4th, 2012, 3:15 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 27
Views: 3323

VST baskets and calibrated tamper

it isn't all about having exactly this pressure. it is about having the exact same pressure every time. consistency is the real issue here. can anyone recommend me a calibrated or adjustable tamper that fits vst or genuine lm baskets please?
by gido
April 3rd, 2012, 4:20 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 27
Views: 3323

VST baskets and calibrated tamper

thank you all for the answers so far. exactly, calibrated for 30lbs pressure. are there any for this size? (yes, i meant 58.3-58.4, not 53-54) i would prefer one that fits exact, i am experiencing constant problems with channeling, it's one or two small factors that potentially could go wrong elimin...
by gido
April 3rd, 2012, 6:41 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 27
Views: 3323

VST baskets and calibrated tamper

hello, i am interested in buying a ridgeless vst basket, but i also want to get a calibrated tamper. and there is a problem. the genuine vst tamper is painfully expensive, and not calibrated. and good calibrated tamper like the espro is 58mm, while the vst tampers should be 53-54mm. reg barber makes...
by gido
May 9th, 2011, 4:44 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 28
Views: 3372

Pre-infusion, and other parameters.

hi, let me sum it up, dose: varies heavy, i've tried it all. best results around 7 grams for a single shot, depending on the beans a bit. (i've noticed they vary in mass) volume: i tried different things, mostly i get around 30ml (1 ounce) or just a little less for a single. pulls: about
by gido
May 8th, 2011, 7:10 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 28
Views: 3372

Pre-infusion, and other parameters.

i did a temperature check. i pre-heated a glass with boiling water. dumped the water, pulled some water directly from the grouphead into the glass, put the thermometer in there to pre-heat it as well. dumped the water again, pulled new water and put the thermometer in again, all as fast as possible ...
by gido
May 8th, 2011, 6:17 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 28
Views: 3372

Pre-infusion, and other parameters.

hello, i've been doing the dummy shot ever since i did get the machine.. only tried a couple times without, of course that didn't help matters. i did get a home roaster, i bought a heartware precision from jeroen 'hv'. and i did get some excellent green beans to go with it. i also did get a single
by gido
May 2nd, 2011, 3:52 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 28
Views: 3372

Pre-infusion, and other parameters.

wait a second "Unfortunately, your attempt to compensate for this with a long preinfusion is confusing matters and is probably the main reason for your having to exert considerable pressure on the pull." i was thinking that a longer pre-infusion was making the pull easier, not harder? is that wrong?
by gido
May 2nd, 2011, 3:50 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 28
Views: 3372

Pre-infusion, and other parameters.

hello mike, first, i have a mazzer mini, and have been using it daily for about 2-3 years. and i have started to make doubles, because that's the equipment i have. i will try again tomorrow to find a single shot basket. then, i have started with the article you linked to right away when i did