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by lassepavoni
1 hour ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 9
Views: 260

(Ab)using the Europiccola to pull coffee instead of espresso

That won't be possible, as I have deliberately chosen to get by without a freezer. In fact I have converted a chest freezer into a chest fridge, since that is running much more energy efficient than a regular fridge
by Espressmyself
1 hour ago
Forum: Coffee Brewing
Replies: 26
Views: 314

Moka pot question about the amount of coffee in the filter basket

Coincidentally just happened to use my Moka pot today before reading this post. Have the 4-cup model and normally need 13.3g of coffee to fill up the basket. Today, only had 10g remaining of a light roast Colombian red bourbon so figured I'd brew it on the MP using Hoffman's technique with the paper filter. Poured in 160g water, and
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by Pressino
1 hour ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 3
Views: 119

ECM Synchronika will be 4 years old this fall. Any maintanence I should be doing?

One thing I'd recommend is purchasing a spare vacuum breaker valve, as these typically wear and begin to leak after a couple of years. Probably not a bad idea to obtain an e61 "rebuild kit" (contains seals and springs) for the eventuality that the group will need seals and spring replacement after a few more years. Also check inside the
by Jake_G
1 hour ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 8
Views: 55

Brasilia Club - boiler keep pushing out gasket

Ok. I had to look up the club. I was envisioning the likes of an Olympia Club, Ponte Vecchio Club or Sama Club. But this is more like a Silvia or a Profitec Pro 300, based on your description and photo. Does this parts breakdown from cafe parts look similar? {image} I assume it is
by HRace
2 hours ago
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 128
Views: 9831

Blueberry (or any berry) bomb coffee recommendations?

Sorry daggerNC (I posted that one on this thread). We've been really enjoying it. However, I can't say I ever had a true blueberry bomb back at the peak of its existence to truly compare. I've been getting better results out of the Moccamaster drip but also enjoying V60 brews but less than the Moccamaster. Every now
by tinpanalley
2 hours ago
Forum: Coffee Brewing
Replies: 26
Views: 314

Moka pot question about the amount of coffee in the filter basket

Ok, I see. And as you say my (several) tests are confirming this. But I'm learning a lot along the way. Perhaps I can add some new information. The end result coffee is ideally one that makes the most of my particular coffee of choice, a nutty rich dark roast "Miscela D'Oro". and I don't mind if it makes
by bdbnewbie
2 hours ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 9
Views: 93

Breville Dual Boiler 920 little flow through group head

I was also curious as to the positioning of the solenoid so I went ahead and tested it via the group head water exit; I used a waterpik (probably not advisable) to jet water up through the machine while the solenoid is open to the drip tray (basically anytime while not pulling a shot) and I can see all the
by drgary
2 hours ago
Forum: Coffee Brewing
Replies: 26
Views: 314

Moka pot question about the amount of coffee in the filter basket

You will get a reply soon from the top collector of Italian moka pots and similar coffee makers and he and I have been discussing this. The core issue is that the pressure is the same in smaller or larger moka pots but the amount and weight of the coffee and the height of the brew chamber is different. The
by Grande
2 hours ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 2
Views: 63

Lelit Bianca sudden event and issue

Thank you! I will be following up shortly. I might be in over my head
by Beobu
2 hours ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 8
Views: 55

Brasilia Club - boiler keep pushing out gasket

{image} {image} The first time I open the boiler, I saw stranger minerals cover the boiler internal copper pipe. I don't know how, is this cause of boiler exploded? But even I remove it, gasket was still pushed out