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by IamOiman
10 minutes ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 79
Views: 2250

1958 La Cimbali Gran Luce Automatica (Hydraulic)

So this is how the fittings go together. There is a 3/8" BSP thread on one end that will connect to the hydraulic inlet (shown in the photo with the red circle), and the other end attaches to a hose. When my sealant cures I'm hoping it will hold the 50-60 PSI the house inlet water pressure is likely set
by BrendaninBrooklyn
22 minutes ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 6
Views: 111

Olympia Cremina SL vs Elektra Micro Casa a leva

Would you be able to say something about the cup differenvces; why you felt the SL was better?
by Molina
26 minutes ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 18
Views: 2585

SSP Lab Sweet 83mm

Will report back tomorrow. Seasoned 4kg of medium and dark roasted beans now and hopefully taste something nicer tomorrow morning {image}
by BrendaninBrooklyn
29 minutes ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 6
Views: 111

Olympia Cremina SL vs Elektra Micro Casa a leva

Thank you, this is very helpful
by stefano65
38 minutes ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 8
Views: 115

Boiler Insulation

Apparently fontek is Fonitek รจ una melammina espansa
by pcdawson
43 minutes ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 6
Views: 111

Olympia Cremina SL vs Elektra Micro Casa a leva

I've owned and used both. The SL is better made and produces better espresso in the cup - IMHO. The MC Leva group is far easier to service than the SL, which requires a special tool or c-clamp to reduce spring compression. Heat management seemed easier with the SL - at least to me. Aesthetically I prefer the SL to
by jfjj
47 minutes ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 9
Views: 895

The new DF83v

Super curious about this one
by GDM528
49 minutes ago
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 19
Views: 496

Small vs Big Roaster

Dunno if they've already been pitching this, but those precision small batch roasters could be used to thermally characterize the greens prior to running a large batch roaster - an alternative method compared to measuring green hydration and bean density. The small batch roast results from a characterization run would likely be undrinkable, but the data could be useful
by BrendaninBrooklyn
50 minutes ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 6
Views: 111

Olympia Cremina SL vs Elektra Micro Casa a leva

For my purposes, price is less important than build quality, ease of maintenance, and cup results. It may be there is no meaningful functional, construction, or serviceability difference, and merely distinct ergonomic and aesthetic choices, but I wouldn't know this. I have no prior spring experience, and thus rely on those who do
by randytsuch
54 minutes ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 8
Views: 115

Boiler Insulation

I used Melamine Foam Insulation from Mcmaster, #86145K21. Some info in this old thread "Boiler Insulation Where To Buy" Easy to work with Randy