I'll complicate super easy a bit with a question : do you refer to spraying the empty basket inside and out while lodged in PF handle? Or using force oif steam through the basket to push the stuck out ? That sounds messy. I tried using the basket clip less. That was a PITA because

Great time catching up with familiar faces and new folks!

Is your tryer probe a separately source-able item? Alternatively, some photos alongside a ruler (metric plz) would be nice. Top-down (perpendicular), longest lens (minimize parallax) will improve accuracy

Had a request for a funnel for a KafaTek grinder and a dust cap/lid. I turned everything from one large block of wood. {image} {image}

It's still not really clear about that faucet end that you want to connect with. Many of the little faucets used with undersink RO units are either 3/8" OD or 1/4" OD pipe, and are typically supplied with a few plastic JG adapters for fitting to that pipe. If I understand your setup you already have

I've quit caffeine many times, fortunately keeping my equipment in storage. I find it takes a few months to really get 100% over it. I do think I'm more patient and there is less background anxiety when I'm off of it, but it's not horrible if I limit myself to two drinks a day, and none after 1pm.

I recently saw and snagged a used Nuova Simonelli G60 from Facebook marketplace. At $200, how could I not? (Btw, the guy was selling other coffee gear abandoned by a cafe that had relocated, including a Modbar system and a Mythos grinder. If you're in the Seattle area and interested, DM me and I'll send you a link)

What is an RTD? Sorry for being naive

I think I have solved the problem. Quick background first. Plumbed in machine, external timer set to turn on at 5:30 AM and off at 8 PM. Worked perfectly for 3+ years. Recently, timer turns on, but boiler does not heat. Manually switching off, counting to 5 and switching back on frequently (but not always) corrects the problem. Most recently

At the recommendation of someone on this forum I bought RTDs instead of thermocouples for my M3s (along with phidets). I'm only a few roasts in but am very pleased so far! Purchased directly from phidgets.com along with mounting nuts