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by PPapa
less than a minute ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 437
Views: 43265

The Londinium R24

So I've pulled the group sleeve and the old seals were looking a bit tired - some flaking, flattened and a bit stiff. The group sleeve extractor tool is highly recommended - I tried to pull the sleeve before and it felt near impossible. With the tool, I could rotate the spanner with a single finger! {image}
by lassepavoni
7 minutes ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 11
Views: 313

(Ab)using the Europiccola to pull coffee instead of espresso

I will give it a try. It's about time to get the roaster out of hibernation anytime soon. Still have two unopened bags that my brother gifted to me and might just as well store them in the fridge
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by Beobu
12 minutes ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 9
Views: 59

Brasilia Club - boiler keep pushing out gasket

Sorry Jake, I don't think so. That brass fitting is just connecting with a nomal brass pipe from pump. The reason I like this machine is all pipe made by brass
by DigitalDoppio
38 minutes ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 9
Views: 229

Breville Dual Boiler - Hissing + Maintenance

Will do! Unfortunately, the system arrived with dents/scratches from where they took the top off. I've reached out to them, not sure what they are going to do about it. It sucks because I have very carefully taken care of that system - it is the centerpiece of my coffee bar
by jdrobison
56 minutes ago
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 4
Views: 61

Dallas/Ft. Worth area recommendations?

I haven't visited yet but have my eyes on both Merit and Smitten, in Highland Park area. Any recs for either?
by vebjorn96
1 hour ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 84
Views: 10741

Option-O 98mm Mizen Burrs - User Experience

How do the 98/102 Mizen perform for medium roast on espresso? Personally I like modern light roasts but my wife likes medium roasts and milk based drinks. I'm on the search for my end game grinder. I thought I was decided on the EG-1 but after reading this thread it looks like the Mizen on Lagom 01
by erik82
1 hour ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 2572
Views: 324371

Lagom P64 Flat (Option-O)

And what was the burr issue? If these are 10micron thicker and not seasoned than your at the exact same setting as with the other burrs. Numbers on a grinder have no value when comparing these to others as you're dealing with manufacturing tolerances and seasoning. You only said you where grinding at 0.3 but not where chirp was as
by coldcoffee
1 hour ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 2572
Views: 324371

Lagom P64 Flat (Option-O)

Turned out to be a burr issue. Swapped out for new HUs and working very nicely. Pulling in shots at around 2.5 from chirp so have almost a 20 point range to dial in shots. That's what I was expecting
by blondica73
1 hour ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 0
Views: 22

La Marzocco Linea Mini steam issues

I've had a Linea Mini for about 5 years and haven't had any major issues with it. However, yesterday morning I noticed that the steam is not as dry as it used to be and it spits out more water than before. My wife also noticed that when the steam boiler is louder when heating up. Any ideas what
by LittleCoffee
2 hours ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 0
Views: 19

E61 overpressure during backflushing

I have a well maintained Izzo Duetto IV which is 2 years old and has a flow control kit. I backflush 5x back to back once a week and the same but with detergent once every 3-4 months. Everything works fine - no pressure problems during brewing, excess tray dripping etc. V. happy with machine. I