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- April 21st, 2024, 7:25 am
- Forum: Grinders
- Replies: 2583
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Lagom P64 Flat (Option-O)
I've just did a deep clean of P64 for the first time and while cleaning the lower burr chamber, the declumping screen fell off through the chute I didn't even apply the vacuum close to the chute... Really disappointed. I've emailed Option-O, but curious if anyone knows how complicated it will be to install a new screen?
- April 21st, 2024, 6:51 am
- Forum: Knockbox
- Replies: 26
- Views: 934
What are they doing here?
IME soaking greens in cold water (to rehydrate) nets a darker liquid. {image} I have also roasted and brewed gulf-style coffee and yes, it has been beige or brown. Maybe the orange is from all the beans mixed in and the lighting in the original video? It almost looks like fermenting coffee, but my guess is that
- April 21st, 2024, 6:47 am
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 4
- Views: 211
Micro sieve basket
{image} Hi, I have questions on micro sieve baskets. 1. How are double layer micro sieve basket (pic attached) Are they better then normal baskets? 2. Is the inner filter sieve welded only on periphery from inside or it's fully welded surface to surface..? Can some one please share a picture from inside if you can..?
- April 21st, 2024, 5:35 am
- Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
- Replies: 6
- Views: 123
Has my brew pressure gauge lost its mind?
Well, yes... it has... but I don't understand why... I am doing a frame off restoration of an old Astoria 2 group machine and it has the normal dual pressure gauge. I am reassembling the machine, and ran it a bit to check for leaks and test the electronics. And I noticed that the brew pressure garage is sitting
- April 21st, 2024, 3:04 am
- Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
- Replies: 1
- Views: 42
Breville Infuser - fix myself or send in?
Any time you can avoid sending a machine in for service, I think you should do so. I've had two Brevilles damaged in transit, one of which was a write-off. It was quite new, and I got an older, "refurbished" one back If you're handy, and you're sure it's the solenoid, I'd fix it myself
- April 21st, 2024, 2:59 am
- Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
- Replies: 22
- Views: 833
ECM Synchronika - Brew Lever Very Difficult to Operate
There shouldn't be much pressure exerted by the plunger of a normal switch. I put a thin film of grease on the cam that operates the switch, mostly so the switch does not score the cam. It makes it move a bit more smoothly and eliminates a slight squeak that sometimes appears if the lube dissipates. You should be
- April 21st, 2024, 2:44 am
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 1389
- Views: 192283
Breville Dual Boiler Mods and Maintenance
There is a product label that specifies the date of manufacture of the espresso machine If you can't find the label, check the date of manufacture of the coffee boiler, your espresso machine was manufactured shortly after it. This is printed on the top of the boiler, in the attached photo, the manufacture date is 2016-07, the espresso machine
- April 21st, 2024, 2:25 am
- Forum: Coffee Brewing
- Replies: 74
- Views: 990
Moka pot question about the amount of coffee in the filter basket
That thinness is what is coming out of my moka pot at all times. Maybe a tiny bit wider. I have an ascaso mini i2