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by mathof
2 minutes ago
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 2
Views: 35

Espresso Cafe Suggestions for London?

The next bridge up-river from Tower Bridge is London Bridge, at the south end of which is Borough Market. This is an assemblage of fruit, cheese, bread etc stalls, of high quality, and is worth a visit on its own. Adjacent to the market (west side) is one of Monmouth Coffee's outlets. Monmouth was sourcing, roasting and serving high quality
by Jake_G
15 minutes ago
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 8
Views: 310

La Marzocco GS3 MP paddle adjustment/preinfusion

It's called the helix valve. What do you want to know?
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by another_jim
17 minutes ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 3
Views: 88

Any Benefit to Slow Grind Speed

My experience with the Lagom P01 with the 98mm Mizen burrs has been negative for slow to medium grind speeds. There is a change in grind adjustment, slower speeds requiring finer settings for the same dose and timing of espresso; but the taste is unchanged, at least given the five minute gap in tasting. Given the difficulty
by yakster
29 minutes ago
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 6
Views: 203

Highest chance of success - roasters

When I upgraded from a Behmor to my Bullet, it took me about 50 or so roasts until I felt like I really had a handle on roasting on the Bullet. I was using other people's roast charts as guides to help my learning, but I was not using pre-programmed recopies to guide the roast, even to this day I
by yakster
33 minutes ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 3
Views: 88

Any Benefit to Slow Grind Speed

I've noticed on my Weber Key Mark i that slower grind speeds tend to enhance the clarity of espresso. I usually grind at the slow end of the range
by nemesiss45
38 minutes ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 4
Views: 76

What is this part... Fiorenzato Bricoletta

Well, looking at a wiring diagram I found, it looks like they had the correct wires attached to the solenoid... I was able to fill the boiler... but when the contactor kicks on to run the boiler, it trips my GFCI.... I tested what I knew how. Each of the L to T lanes in the contactor are actually open
by dpiette
41 minutes ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 3
Views: 137

Londinium Vectis use cases

Thank you both
by rmongiovi
1 hour ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 5
Views: 110

Looking for a Niche Zero rubber foot

Could you just buy a set of nice rubber feet and attach them with double-sided tape?
by Steffche
1 hour ago
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 1372
Views: 190838

Breville Dual Boiler Mods and Maintenance

Does this sound like it could be a faulty pump? {video}
by another_jim
1 hour ago
Forum: Blog
Replies: 25
Views: 1383

Mazzer Philos Comments

The Philos grinder has very distinct clicks. However, the scale goes from 0 to 145; so a lot of clicks. I have no idea what it is like to use a grinder with low vision. But my inexpert suggestion would be to use a different tactile decals at the brew settings, and at the center of the espresso