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by JuhlaMokka
1 minute ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 8
Views: 221

Advice for Cafelat Robot upgrade

Looks like I haven't done my homework I'm still struggling to understand how these parameters affect the brewing process, so that sounds like a good pointer for me to research. Moving up another tier to the likes of Cremina, Londinium and Leva is an option in theory, but so far I haven't been convinced it's worth the
by Primacog
4 minutes ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 25
Views: 813

Talk me out of a Bosco Sorrento

I am biased but I find the nurri looks better than the idrocompresso ...anyway the idrocompresso isn't really a comparable machine as it is not available in single group configuration and it is also many times more expensive
by Primacog
5 minutes ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 25
Views: 813

Talk me out of a Bosco Sorrento

One HB member here posted recently that he was told by Clive Coffee that they were in negotiations to become the US distributor for Nurri machines
by G.F.
20 minutes ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 25
Views: 813

Talk me out of a Bosco Sorrento

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by Nunas
22 minutes ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 2
Views: 35

Citric acid to water solution for descale

50 to 100 ml of liquid citric acid, or 30 to 60 grams of powdered citric acid per litre, is what's usually recommended
by Lefetylorant
26 minutes ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 18
Views: 135

Older La Cimbali Junior D1 with serious rust issues

Hello guys thanks for all the replies! I think basically this machine is in working order:
  • it lets the water in
  • it starts to boil it
  • after the pressure has been built up it stops the heating
  • pushed the button to start and the pump started, hot water poured out Altough it was a bit interesting that the pump was
  • by ojt
    30 minutes ago
    Forum: Tips and Techniques
    Replies: 2
    Views: 38

    Light roasts espresso flow chokes during extraction

    By no way am I an expert but it does look a little bit like when I grind too finely. Perhaps there are some clumps in there that create the blind spots. Lighter roasts can be a bit finicky to prep, I suppose because of the need to grind finer. Grinding a bit coarser and hitting the pack sooner with
    by Marc-NL
    31 minutes ago
    Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
    Replies: 5
    Views: 65

    ULKA pumps parts sourcing (mushroom check valve)

    Hi, I could help you with these rubber (mushroom) valves. I don't know if it's allowed or if I'm doing something wrong or against the forum rules but I came across your message by chance. And because it wasn't that old, I wanted to respond to help. To be clear, I'm not a company and I don't want to advertise
    by poison
    31 minutes ago
    Forum: Buying Advice
    Replies: 6
    Views: 227

    Looking to buy a dual boiler espresso machine

    This is the closest to you budget that I see right now: "[FS] Nuova Simonelli Oscar II - barely used" But also check coffeeswap on reddit
    by baldheadracing
    36 minutes ago
    Forum: Buying Advice
    Replies: 8
    Views: 221

    Advice for Cafelat Robot upgrade

    The groups are different - Bezzera group vs. Modern lever group. The group heating systems are different - electric vs. boiler connection. The water delivery systems are different - HX vs. dipper. The pre-infusion delivery is different - pump vs. boiler pressure They're different in almost every feature that relates to the taste of the espresso ... but they are