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Hey everyone, quick question for those who have performed the PID upgrade on the Synchronika or the Pro 700.
I run my machine on the 20 amp mode. The PID upgrade seems to have gotten rid of the f.02 5 setting (20 amp mode) and replaced it with a 4. When the PID is set to 4 -...
Notice the gauge jumps well past the green area and water is dripping out. The video was taken with a blind basket, but I also get similar behavior doing shots. Does that mean the pressure is set too high? I'm honestly not sure if it's always been like this and I'm just now...
I've been trying to wrap my head around a simple problem for several months already (to no avail!): how do flow restrictors aka gicleurs aka orifices actually restrict flow? It may be obvious, but in terms of flow physics it's not quite so, at least to a dumb me. Let...
I've just bought a new Oscar 2. Before the first usage, the pump should suck some water from the tank (the manual says it should take around 3 minutes). In my case pump doesn't suck any water at all. There is only noise from the pump and nothing else.
After skimming through Jake's awesome thread and seeing Randy's cool E61 patent homage poster showing a needle valve in the mushroom cap of THE E61, I'm wondering why that isn't there anymore and/or why hasn't someone brought that back as an aftermarket retrofit for a poor-man's...
I've never seen a thread about this product on the forum so I wanted to share it with everyone so you could see it for yourself. After positive experience with the Levy Tamper, I decided to give Saint Anthony Industries Harold Tamper a shot.
I have a double boiler machine that, according to the seller, is only supposed to be descaled professionally. So there is a premium on avoiding scale build up in the first place, while still having sufficient mineral content to avoid corrosion, have proper taste and...
Hello everyone, first time posting here, looking for a bit of help.
I was given a new Mr Coffee Café Barista from a family member that had it sitting in its box and never used it.
I am trying to figure out a way to get rid of the mix frother reservoir and attach a steam arm to...