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by Jeff
less than a minute ago
Forum: Water
Replies: 32
Views: 741

Water, no scale? no corrosion? For reservoir espresso machines

I make my concentrates with baking soda and Epsom salt in RO/DI water. I mix into on-liter bottles and then pour out what I need when I make my one-liter batches of mixed water. My notes say 1.68 g/kg -- Sodium bicarbonate -- NaHCO₃ 2.46 g/kg -- Epsom salts -- MgSO₄*7H₂O Weighing out to 10 mg is
by poison
33 minutes ago
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 2
Views: 24

Stupid question:will an e61 PF work in a gaggia classic?

Thank you!
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by naylorjeff
35 minutes ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 2
Views: 35

Breville Barista Express Impress Burr

Thank you so much! Unfortunately that piece is missing too, but the Breville website DOES have an outer burr replacement...without the groove!
by sar5w
38 minutes ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 8
Views: 216

Rio Lisa Junior

If you have the machine running 24/7 you might run into issues with the electronics in the PID controller getting sad above the group head. I've had a couple iterations on install locations . . . once below the drip tray (that became problematic with moisture), once in the face like you have where I had to install a
by baldheadracing
41 minutes ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 1
Views: 14

Checking Bezzera Strega P/I and Brew Pressure with Portafilter Pressure Gauge

The current factory spec as per the parts manual is 12 bar. Note that - and I realize that this is semantics because the physical valve is the same - the valve on the Strega is an suppression/expansion valve, not an over-pressure valve. The difference is in purpose - the valve in the Strega is located to protect the
by mkane
1 hour ago
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 20
Views: 655

Highest chance of success - roasters

Theres a few tips out there which helped our roasting experience. Don't micro manage the roast. Good beans know what to do. Give em' enough heat and your on your way. Every roasting machine has a sweet spot. Find it and don't make it do what it doesn't want to. Use your eyes, ears and nose to
by seanyg
1 hour ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 2
Views: 35

Breville Barista Express Impress Burr

Does your outer burr have the groove in like this one: {link} if so then i believe you have the newer baratza 6 pointed inner burr
by lemmycaution217
1 hour ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 1
Views: 14

Checking Bezzera Strega P/I and Brew Pressure with Portafilter Pressure Gauge

Hi All - I recently purchased a Bezzera Strega TOP, which I am so far loving. I wanted to check the PI and brew pressure and to see how they ramp and decline. I also wanted to verify what pressure the OPV is actually set to. The dealer told me 15 bar, while I've read 11bar elsewhere
by stavros
1 hour ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 25
Views: 2671

Lance Hedrick's Odyssey Argos review

I really like this machine. Fast heating and simplicity is important for me. I have a flair 58 and i am happy with it but i miss milk drinks as i dont like solutions such as bellman and subminimal. This offers also steaming capabilty and it definitely suits to my needs combining with the flair for longer ratio shots where
by fizzygizmo
1 hour ago
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 111
Views: 1732

La Marzocco Linea Mini Vibration Solution Ideas

Just wanted to say thanks to @Jaroslav for all the work here. For any other UK based people who are interested in this modification, I've been able to source both the Sorbothane Stud Mounts and Washers from gelmec.co.uk. They have a minimum order of £25 and shipping is quite expensive so all in all it cost me £36.11+vat for 2