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Over the years since I wrote my manual for the Magister Stella, I've received emails asking questions about this machine and making suggestions for updating the manual. So, at long last, I've edited the manual. Find the revised version here: The Stella is arguably one of the...
latest edit, 29 March 2021: If it hasn't become obvious, I am dialing back my participation on HB. Hopefully this guide continues to be mostly useful to people in the superb community of BDB users. If you are having problems that cannot be addressed by this guide, or by the...
Aside from the Cremina SL, it seems Olympia Express has been busy with some upgrades to the Maximatic as well. Check out the images on Cerini's website and compare them to some recent images you can still find on google. It looks like there have been several internal changes...
So 11 years ago I made my first post about my old school la Cimbali Junior D1. It had a bad gicar box (autofill circuit didn't work on it). As a result of that it also had a fried boiler element. After fixing those I was pleased to be pulling shots from what is possibly the best...
I see people using special portafilters with pressure gauges, despite the machine having a brew pressure gauge. Does the machine's built-in pressure gauge not measure the pressure in the puck?
I have an older CC1 (3-way valve in front), and a few months ago while I had it apart replacing the boiler temp probe, decided to rebuild the steam valve while I was inside. Unfortunately in my clutziness, I didn't realize the shaft sleeve (Part 20 in the...
My unica started to extract coffee too quickly even with finest coffee I can grind im getting a shot under 20s.
Grinder doesn't seems to have problems, in coffee machine i tried to replace pump and opv valve but result doesn't change.
Extraction is starting already around when...
Hello, everyone. I have a request. Would as many people as possible give me some input on their home coffee setup? What inconveniences do you face when making coffee? What is one of the main problems you face when making coffee at home? Whether it be espresso, pour over, drip,...
