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- 20 minutes ago
- Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
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ACS lever safety system
That makes sense. I wonder how it is demonstrated in the above videos. I guess the water is running. I'll try it and see
- 27 minutes ago
- Forum: Espresso Machines
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Breville Dual Boiler Mods and Maintenance
- 29 minutes ago
- Forum: Espresso Machines
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Breville Dual Boiler Mods and Maintenance
Hey Pete, I have it little tap and still bubbles, so I removed it to inspect, didn't see anything out of the ordinary? I did post a video of it and the gurgling bubbles travelling through the hoses. {video}{video}The annoying thing is it still produces a great coffee, I just need to preinfuse a little longer until water starts
- 34 minutes ago
- Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
- Replies: 4
- Views: 205
ACS lever safety system
The safety system only works if the group is full of water. If you pull the lever with no portafilter and release it the safety system can't work as it requires water in the group for back pressure IIRC. It is designed to work if a portafilter is not inserted fully and falls out during extraction. At least that is
- 39 minutes ago
- Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
- Replies: 10
- Views: 175
Has my brew pressure gauge lost its mind?
Right, but steam has a certain temperature at a certain pressure... if you compress steam more it increases the boiling point of the water in the boiler... to get a higher pressure, you need more heat to boil more water. The vapor pressure of steam is tied to the temperature... so at 1.5 bar, you get about 262 degrees. It
- 43 minutes ago
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 15
- Views: 380
Got a new style Marzocco single basket - should I replace?
I used to WDT to get picture perfect pours - but with the grinders I have and how small the basket is, I just grind directly into the basket with the funnel on, shake back and fork and tap a few times and I'm good to go. Certainly not as pretty but I don't notice a difference in taste
- 48 minutes ago
- Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
- Replies: 4
- Views: 205
ACS lever safety system
My EVO Leva arrived and it's lovely, but the safety system doesn't engage. The lever just comes up very hard and fast and makes a loud bang at the top. The shower screen has the screw in it... Am I missing a setup step? Matt
- 51 minutes ago
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 4
- Views: 58
Hopper fed grinder
A new Eureka Mignon or used Super Jolly would fit your needs and budget pretty perfectly. You'll also enjoy the purring quiet
- 52 minutes ago
- Forum: Buying Advice
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- Views: 470
Upgrading to a temperature stable espresso machine that can go back-to-back seamlessly.
A family member already has the Micra. Is it to vain to want something else? Haha Like when going to restaurants I make sure no one else ordered the same dish
- 1 hour ago
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 4
- Views: 58
Hopper fed grinder
Probably should stay under $700. I'm not overly concerned about retention unless we're talking about 5+ grams. The first dose in the morning doesn't need to be perfect