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by drgary
2 minutes ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 3
Views: 81

Faema Faemina trouble removing pins

Francesco's rebuild of a version 1.1 shows a circlip on that thick spacer. {link}
by Nunas
3 minutes ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 5
Views: 104

La Pavoni Professional overheating

My Zacconi Riviera (Eagle) has a similar pstat arrangement to the one in your machine. Just descaling the conventional way isn't the answer. Sooner or later, the copper pipe from the bottom of the boiler to the pstat will fill with crud. Remove it, blow/ream it out, and be sure that there's no crud left in the bottom of the
by CoffeeTeaNMe
8 minutes ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 77
Views: 5779

La Marzocco Linea Mini EMP Mod

Good to know that there will be a YouTube link! especially a 2hour long, not 20min, given average seeing people spend 8-9hours for the installation! Looking forward to Rick's reply
by AnotherADDiction
14 minutes ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 4
Views: 69

Which 1Zpresso grinder for both espresso and pourover?

I have the jmax and recently bought a zp6. I only do pourover so I cannot speak on espresso but I do have some definate opinions. I had only used the jmax for about a year, prior to the ZP6 and I was satisfied with the taste and liked the workflow. I never had any bad experiences with the
by NonAstringent
20 minutes ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 0
Views: 4

HX vs DB- switch between caff and decaff each session

Hey All. I know HX vs DB is beat to death, and this site alone has tons of info, but let me ask about my specific use case. Each morning I make 2 capps/lattes. One with light roasted beans and another with medium/dark decaff beans. On weekends I may need to make up to 3 or 4 at a
by gocanes
21 minutes ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 77
Views: 5779

La Marzocco Linea Mini EMP Mod

Rick will include a link to his YouTube video that is around 2hrs where he details the list of tools and demonstrates every single step involved. You can decide for yourself if you want to take it on after watching. It's a lot of steps but the video literally shows you how to do all of it
by StoicDude
21 minutes ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 5
Views: 292

64mm SSP burr models. Any comparison table?

I will be putting in the Italmill in my other Super Jolly and will report back for comparison with the Cast V2
by gocanes
36 minutes ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 77
Views: 5779

La Marzocco Linea Mini EMP Mod

Congrats on the install @geomoser. The timer location looks nice. I've had my EMP mod installed for a week now and I'm still struggling with it. Slick engineering for sure - the brushless dc motor is a joy to listen to and the level of control is impressive. But I haven't had a decent shot of espresso
by Tim M
58 minutes ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 27
Views: 959

Need help choosing a machine (espresso only)

Hello all, In an effort to round out this discussion, provide closure and express some gratitude I thought I should update this thread. Firstly, I should say that after some discussion with John from Decent I stand corrected, the Decent (for me) is not a 10k machine, it's about $6500 as my requirements are such that the Pro
by dockoelboto
1 hour ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 77
Views: 5779

La Marzocco Linea Mini EMP Mod

If I can do it anyone can. I really enjoyed the installation. Plus it did make me more confident to do other maintenance as it comes