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1. Why Lelit Elizabeth?
2. Using the Machine
3. Nice Quality of Life features I'm appreciating as I'm using it more
4. Things I wish were different
5. Misc. Observations.
I've had an Elizabeth for around a month now and hadn't noticed many discussions of it....
Was going to write a lengthy review, but returned it after 6 months. The machine was great with initial teething issues, but my dealer stopped carrying the brand, so I've exchanged it for the time being.
Pro
1) gear pump allows variable water debit via pressure control
2) 10...
Background : I purchased my La Marzocco GS/3 AV in 2009. It was manufactured in 2008, and was one of the infamous fire sale machines that had a string of problems believed to be caused by disruption when LM moved its factory that year and/or improper storage by the U.S....
Make a DIY Scace thermofilter. Parts list: Backflush insert, K type thermocouple, 1/2 piece of copper pipe, kitchen cutting board, 3 pieces of .010 steel guitar string, JB Weld epoxy. Cut a puck from the kitchen board using a door hole saw and sand to fit with a belt sander. Use...
The boiler at the head group does not raise the temperature and remains stable at a temperature of 35 degrees Celsius and takes three hours to reach 35 degrees. What is the problem and what is the solution, please?
I just unboxed my ECM Classika, filled the reservoir, ensured it was seated correctly and turned the machine on. Per the instructions, the PID should say FIL. It never does. I hear 'sounds', but when i lift the brew lever to draw water through the grouphead, nothing comes out....
I have not finished right now, but I already wanted to share my DIY espresso machine.
The main difference to other machines is, that instead of a vibration pump I am using a piston with a ball screw and an attached stepper motor.
For every thermoblock I have one of those...
Got the new Linea Mini home just last night after picking it up at Clive Coffee here in Portland. Clive held a nice open house event on Memorial Day where they invited customers down to the store to try out some of the new equipment and check out some of their open box buys....
I just received and installed the Flow Control kit for my Synchronika. I fired up the machine and tried it out. But the the shaft is a bit hard to turn, due to the spring inside the E61, and because the handle supplied with the kit is minuscule. Not thinking, trying for a better...
