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by cloudyw00
8 minutes ago
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 0
Views: 1

DIY - ZeroWater pitcher replaced with cation resin media for soft espresso water?

Currently figuring out and ideal solution for softer water on my upcoming espresso machine. Chicago water supply is one of the hardest in the country around 8 gpg. Renting so not looking for a full system install. Distilled($2 gallon) + Rpavlis water would've been my solution but not looking forward to lugging multiple gallons of water/grocery run without a car
by cloudyw00
15 minutes ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 0
Views: 1

1 yr old Silvia Pro X preinspection

Hello all just joined this community since I usually peered from outside. Got slightly used machine on the way, previous owner bought it new from WLL a year ago on release. It's been his daily driver and it didn't seem like he did full maintenance. Haven't done a backflush yet with tablet/Cafiza so I'll do it twice or 3 times
by sancheuz
23 minutes ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 5
Views: 55

Breville Barista Express trips GFCI when starting a pour

Alright, Got the meter and started measuring around. As far as I can tell, I found no short. Found perfect continuity between both terminals on that hi-limit switch. Found no short when testing one of the terminals against the wall of the thermablock. See image below (I know i went ahead and cut out the burnt
by RomyMik
30 minutes ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 0
Views: 19

Buying Advice

Hi All, Wanting some user experience and recommendation on the following espresso machines I have narrowed down my list to. I have picked the potential espresso machine based on my needs and my budget.
  • ECM Classika PID
  • Lelit Mara X
  • Bezzera BZ10 Could you all please let me know which one would be ideal based on experience?
  • by PIXIllate
    32 minutes ago
    Forum: Buying Advice
    Replies: 89
    Views: 2352

    Does YouTube influence your buying decision

    Buy it. Try it (long term). Sell it or keep it. Repeat. If anyone thinks it's possible to make one perfect action (purchase) that will really be the best thing for them they are fooling themselves. There are lots of competent to amazing grinders out there. I've owned some. Seasoned them all (painful) and kept one (with two
    by Spitz.me
    46 minutes ago
    Forum: Espresso Machines
    Replies: 191
    Views: 23214

    The Meticulous Home Espresso Machine (Kickstarter)

    It's not a review. It's a "first look". Just search for "Hedrick meticulous" on Google
    by Dougfur
    46 minutes ago
    Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
    Replies: 18
    Views: 305

    Nuova Simonelli Mac Digit Restoration Journey

    Thanks very much for that information
    by HB
    47 minutes ago
    Forum: Buying Advice
    Replies: 89
    Views: 2352

    Does YouTube influence your buying decision

    If you ask chatGPT to cite its sources, there's a good chance it will point back here
    by Randy G.
    50 minutes ago
    Forum: Grinders
    Replies: 2
    Views: 76

    How much should the quantity of output from my grinder vary for a given grind-time?

    If accurate dosing is important to you you need to single dose, or grind and dispense into the PF for accuracy. There are some high(er) end grinders that grind by weight. But asking to get a specific weight or even a dependable narrow range of mass by time in an mid-range espresso grinder is like asking how may seconds in
    by Van G
    54 minutes ago
    Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
    Replies: 0
    Views: 4

    Rocket Giotto - Pressure Gauge Adjust

    Cleaned our Giotto and the pressure gauge reads .4 bar when machine is off and cold. Pulled the gauge out and currently have stem soaking in descale bath. Not sure if this will work. Any other suggestions on getting the gauge back to normal. This machine is 10+ yrs old but we'll