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by jeffreylam98
18 minutes ago
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 2
Views: 28

La Marzocco GS3 Pre-Heater Element Question

actually I am very curious if the GS3 can use a 2000w heating element ? I know that the GS3 steam boiler can be heated up to 2 bars, was wondering what is the lowest pressure it stays if you purge the steam for approx 50 seconds ? I am always wondering if 1200w heating element
by BaristaBoy E61
18 minutes ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 17
Views: 506

Upgrading to a temperature stable espresso machine that can go back-to-back seamlessly.

Sure, I really like our Speedster. You might like one too. Great steaming. Back to back shots? No problem - no matter how fast you are. Temperature stability? Saturated group & PID controller, one of the best. I would suggest the Idromatic version with some custom options to make it a virtual one of a kind
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by sfainbraun
30 minutes ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 17
Views: 825

Shot inconsistencies with SSP Cast LS

I have a DF64 II with red LS burrs (v3 I believe). This is 100% true on the comment that the marker test doesnt alway indicate alignment. I was getting a clean marker test when putting pressure on the grinder going past zero and getting terrible results. I decided to take one of my dial indicators and measure actual run
by atroster99
35 minutes ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 97
Views: 12227

Option-O 98mm Mizen Burrs - User Experience

You should contact them. They may have some 98mm mizens for sale. I paid about $370 US dollars with shipping- back in October
by yakster
37 minutes ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 9
Views: 207

La Peppina drip tray needed

I wonder how much it would be to use a metal 3D printing service
by 3ddesigns
51 minutes ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 6
Views: 102

Help with Livia 90 Giemme R.L.3 SONDE repair

I heard back from Pat and sent him the Giemme controller. On another note, I will also need a new reservoir, and still trying to figure out how to remove the filter from it? Anybody has a source for it? The one I found at mpespresso costs 70 bucks and if want to include the tab for
by Amberale
1 hour ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 5
Views: 237

ACS lever safety system

In hindsight it may be the "sleeve" around the group that needs to be full of water, not the group itself. In the first video above he runs a lot of water through the group before releasing the lever. I am sure that DaveC will confirm at some stage
by Mike-R
1 hour ago
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 46
Views: 1244

Latte Art Diagnosis

Up until the point you reach the middle of the cup, you are doing a great job. Here's a screen shot from one of your videos, and it truly looks great. The pattern is forming in nice wide open leaves. {image} But then moments later the flow becomes too thick and the pattern gets squashed.
by gumchum
1 hour ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 35
Views: 5177

Option-O LAGOM Casa Coffee Grinder

Price seems to only slightly more than the Mini, if you take their Instagram clue seriously
by mgrayson
1 hour ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 44
Views: 3094

ACS Vesuvius Evo Leva owner experience

Now that I actually *have* the beast, I have some comments and questions. There is a lightbulb icon next to the on/off button instead of a C/F. I suspect I have some Vostok software in my machine? Th group and brew temperatures were both set to low 90 degree celsius, very far from the manual's recommended 92/101 for brew/group