Recent posts - Page 2

by baldheadracing
42 minutes ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 9
Views: 259

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

You can store coffee in your fridge to extend its life by quite a lot. For example, the oldest roasted coffee in my refrigerator is coming up to a year old. However, unlike storing in a deep freezer, the coffee will still age appreciably, just much slower than coffee stored at room temperature
by Beobu
48 minutes ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 8
Views: 53

Brasilia Club - boiler keep pushing out gasket

Thank you Jake for your time! That diagram is not my Brasilia Club. As I know, that is diagram of Brasilia Lady. Brasilia club is more crazy simple. There is no normal thermostat on it boiler. There is only one high limit thermostat. Yes, gasket #7 was pushed out. Both of times, gasket was pushed out after about 3 minute
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by Pressino
56 minutes ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 8
Views: 223

Stain on df64 burrs

As Roy and Craig said you need to determine if the "stain" is above, below, or the same level as the burr coating. If it is above, it could be gunk adhered to the burr coating and you should be able to scrub it off, hopefully without scraping the burr coating. It could also be rust, which typically rises a
by bdbnewbie
1 hour ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 9
Views: 91

Breville Dual Boiler 920 little flow through group head

I've cleaned the shower screen and the gasket to make sure those are clean and they are clean and don't have any blockages. The shower head assembly link is very useful! I am getting a new screw driver which will (hopefully) fit under the group head to take it out for assessment
by Theosoler
1 hour ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 22
Views: 287

Troubleshooting la Peppina double basket fit

Oh man that shot looks beautiful ... So I just finished changing the gaskets, and I'm afraid I made one or two mistakes Namely, if I don't pull on the lever hard and fast no water comes into the piston, and I can see water coming back to the boiler I know I screwed quite tight; do
by odor4fun
1 hour ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 9
Views: 91

Breville Dual Boiler 920 little flow through group head

Did you remove the shower screen and clean it? You can unscrew the assembly that goes to the group and clean it by immersing it in a cleaning solution. In the link below you can see how it looks {link}
by lassepavoni
1 hour ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 9
Views: 259

(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: 25
Views: 304

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
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: 53

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