ChatGPT 4 does a good job: "I removed and cleaned the boiler of my very old Gaggia - 1960/1970. The seal on the lid was a ring of asbestos. It has broken into pieces and can no longer be used. I don't want to use it anyway. My question is which sealing material would be best to use for

Still have my original Pharos and early Lido 2. Just travelled with the latter and enjoyed using it just as much as I did ten years ago when I first got it. I have fond thoughts of D and B and the passion they helped stoke in my coffee hobby. Cheers!

I have not used these baskets, but I think the bottom holes act more like support and won't fully block the mesh. {image} You can test this by using a bottom paper filter in a regular basket. That has proven to improve flow and make for a more even extraction, even though the bottom holes stay the same

Hello, I use to have several micro-sieve baskets, the good thing about them, is that I was able to use a smaller grind, and thus have a a fuller taste in the cup. As far as cleaning it, same as any basket Imho it is very expensive compared to what is gives... Best Nicolas

For this one the camera was actually in my way so I couldn't see my draw through properly {link}

Congratulations. I had the same conversation with DHL today, but they said "check back on the 25th". Today was the expected (ho ho!) delivery date

I'll wait to hear results of double blind taste testing

So any dual boiler PID should fit the bill. Got it. Thanks!

Thanks for taking the time to answer questions Nick! Just preordered. Curious if there's a way to purge hot water through the basket to prewarm the system and rinse the filter before brewing? EDIT: It's something I do with my Moccamaster, keeps the coffee in the carafe hotter if it's preheated. Added bonus is rinsing the filter and prewarming the

Cleared customs and on it's way, tax was around $75 for reference. Adding to previous recommendations, I'd highly recommend signing up for text updates and calling if things don't seem to be moving along. DHL seem to be relying on active participation from the recipients