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- 5 minutes ago
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 27
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Light roast espresso with the Niche Zero
That has generally been the case for me as well with the Niche. Even when a roaster has given a specific espresso recipe recommendation (usually fairly traditional parameters), I have often had better results (sweeter/more balanced) doing something 1:3 in ~20s at a lower pressure
- 15 minutes ago
- Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
- Replies: 56
- Views: 1135
Cimbali Eleva BIG Project.
I was wondering what is the general consensus on whether or not to pack the lever bearings?
- 15 minutes ago
- Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
- Replies: 10
- Views: 127
Rebuilding Isomac Millenium (vapore continuo)
So as I am rebuilding it, an idea pop up in my mind. I have heard that in HX E61 machines, sometimes we may get the water filling kicking in in the middle of a shot. To prevent that, can I add two wires to the machine: one wire connecting one terminal of the brew switch to the water level
- 36 minutes ago
- Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
- Replies: 7
- Views: 216
1964 Faema President V2 refurb
Fantastic photos, and excellent work!!
- 38 minutes ago
- Forum: Grinders
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1936
Kafatek MC5 vs Versalab M4
So what is your feedback now after few months of use regarding MC5/shurikones vs versalab
- 39 minutes ago
- Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
- Replies: 23
- Views: 345
Profitec Pro 700- No Power
Don't throw the board away. It is probably still good if someone with a good soldering hand puts a new connector on it. It may be useful to you or another HB member in your neck of the woods
- 41 minutes ago
- Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
- Replies: 942
- Views: 58410
User Experience with the Strietman CT2
Hmmm - was it easier previously, with the same, empty, basket?
- 43 minutes ago
- Forum: Grinders
- Replies: 2
- Views: 155
Levercraft ultra
Put it up for sale here on HB. I am sure someone will love to buy it from you. Doesnt it make you happy anymore?
- 43 minutes ago
- Forum: Grinders
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1936
Kafatek MC5 vs Versalab M4
Wondering after few months now what is your feedback regarding MC5 vs versalab?
- 46 minutes ago
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 3
- Views: 58
Help - Strange behavior from my Rocket Giotto
Okay, perfect. It looks like a stock Giotto, vibe pump, steam gauge only and with the good Sirai p-stat. If the pump's sound goes much quieter at the point where the flow abruptly stops, then it's a matter of an old pump getting weak. Especially if that is the original pump that was installed back in 2009