Recent posts - Page 45

by UWPaul05
April 17th, 2024, 4:39 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 24
Views: 902

Differences between Ww core 80mm and Ssp 83mm HU in espresso

I ordered my Wug2 a few weeks ago. I went with the core and the 80m ultra. Figure that gives you great versatility in espresso and super excellent pour over
by bznelson91
April 17th, 2024, 4:38 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 15
Views: 298

General question about handling cafe drink quality

Yeah, I had seen Daddy Hoff's video. I think the issue, sadly, is that some of the places that I'm talking about should fall into category 1, but they really fall into category 3. I think I need to seek out the owners of the cafe and kind of see what their intention is. One local chain I'm thinking of
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by mcneely11
April 17th, 2024, 4:31 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Replies: 32
Views: 1255

Fellow's new brewer - Aiden Q&A

Guessing this isn't something you can/will answer but along with the plastic question - should we expect a studio edition at some point?
by joiglan
April 17th, 2024, 4:23 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 12
Views: 432

La Marzocco GS3 MP paddle adjustment/preinfusion

Jake, fabulous. Thanks for the point in the direction of those resources. So pre conical paddle is just referred to a the 'mechanical paddle'? Does such resource exist for the newer conical paddle? A CAD type presentation on that would be cool to see. re. the conical paddle - how long/how many shots is the life span until
by smac88
April 17th, 2024, 4:15 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 9
Views: 264

Switching between Flair 58 and Robot - grind size?

Is there anyone out there who owns both a Flair 58 and a Cafelat Robot, and can speak the convenience of switching between the two? I currently own a Flair 58, but I'd be interested in additionally acquiring a Cafelat Robot, as it looks like a fun thing to use. The main thing that would put me
by baldheadracing
April 17th, 2024, 4:04 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 15
Views: 298

General question about handling cafe drink quality

Unless you are a regular customer and the staff and owner know your name and your order, I would say nothing and not return. Or another viewpoint:{video}
by bznelson91
April 17th, 2024, 3:57 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 15
Views: 298

General question about handling cafe drink quality

How do folks handle getting subpar drinks in cafes? Since I got my Decent DE1 and got to where I can make pretty good espresso with it, I'm more likely to get a plain espresso at nicer cafes just to compare and see how I'm doing. But sometimes (sadly, probably more often than not around here), the shots are clearly
by Steffche
April 17th, 2024, 3:51 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 9
Views: 203

Breville Dual Boiler gurgling, brand new machines x 2

Returned it to the store for a replacement as per Breville support instructions, only to find the second machine was doing the exact same thing. Very unhappy with Breville at the moment!
by Steffche
April 17th, 2024, 3:48 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 1378
Views: 191587

Breville Dual Boiler Mods and Maintenance

Thanks again for your reply Peter. Yes it stabilises at 6 to 7 bar, however last night I did discover the little o-ring inside the opv looked a little...unwell? Don't know why as it is a brand new opv? I have a photo of it but don't know how to attach here? I replaced it with a new
by Wallaby
April 17th, 2024, 3:44 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Replies: 32
Views: 1255

Fellow's new brewer - Aiden Q&A

When will it launch in the UK, and will there be any preorder offers?