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My Breville Dual Boiler started exhibiting an odd issue tonight right after running a cleaning cycle with Cafiza. The machine now makes an almost constant sound as if it's refilling the boilers. There's no visible water running into the drip tray... so it doesn't...
I have gone through a number of espresso machines over years. The last one I've been using for awhile is Jura F9 (superautomatic). It's old and it breaks every couple years but it produces great espresso. I decided to switch to a manual and after a long research I...
About to take the plunge with a Decent. It Looks like the 18g basket is included with the machine, What other sizes would be recommended with the Purchase? What about third party baskets, should I consider them instead?
I've had this machine for several years and it's worked flawlessly. Each AM I turn it on, after warm up, pull a couple of double shots in the next hour or so and that's it. Several months ago the heater seemed to be acting funny so I looked into the reservoir and saw two pieces...
I'm new here, so please be gentle. Feel free to point me at threads or documents that I've missed.
I have a 2004-ish vintage ECM Giotto bought in Montreal, Canada (in case that makes any difference). The last few years I've been doing my own maintenance as it's...
We're heading to Italy for a month and want to get some advice on what to do with our machine. It's plumbed with a water filter system. I'd rather not bother with fully draining (tilting machine) the boilers.
Release from boilers, shut down power and water to machine.
Hey all. I know, the subject seems odd! I want to check and make sure there is nothing wrong with my machine! I have a Synchronika with flow control. Love it.
I made a change in water type. I used to use Brita filtered water, but after a lot of reading, decided to switch to...
