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by IamOiman
April 22nd, 2024, 7:11 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 22
Views: 629

1959 Faema Urania Three Group Hydraulic with Hotel Group

The remaining parts are the selector pin and release lever (Figure 3 in the patent above and Figure 2). The former can reduce the shot volume by making the group begin extraction sooner when the short pin on the piston touches a boss either on the selector valve (for the small shot), or directly touches the release lever in the
by lagoon
April 22nd, 2024, 7:09 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 105
Views: 12652

Kees van der Westen Spiritello one-group lever

Nice. Where did you find the pricing?
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by bobkat
April 22nd, 2024, 7:08 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 228

Moving from Mignon Specialita to Ceado e37s or Atom 75

I agree 100 per cent!!!
by IamOiman
April 22nd, 2024, 6:59 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 22
Views: 629

1959 Faema Urania Three Group Hydraulic with Hotel Group

The valve has special attention due to its unique parts inside. The valve comes apart on both ends, the big cap nut and bigger hex nut on the rear and the triangular flange holding the engagement lever. The rear internals popped out after removing the rear fittings, but the front assembly needed an arbor press to push it out of
by Splatcat
April 22nd, 2024, 6:56 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 228

Moving from Mignon Specialita to Ceado e37s or Atom 75

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Ceado doesn't get enough love. I run an e37s and I love it. It is a big beefy grinder that is whisper quiet and lightning fast. The worm gear is a joy to use and cleaning is super easy. This grinder will outlive me by many years. It has near
by Greenbeen
April 22nd, 2024, 6:25 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 12
Views: 264

The steam boiler explodes (sometimes)

I have a Bezzera matrix mn. The espresso boiler is working fine. On the other hand, the steam boiler heats up to a certain temperature (not constant) and then explodes and fills the machine with water and steam, causing a short circuit in my entire apartment. It first happened a month and a half ago, so I took the
by JeffNYC
April 22nd, 2024, 5:47 am
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 7
Views: 438

Recommended Sweet Maria's Blends?

Liquid Amber is turning into my least favorite, just not a fan of Monsooned Malabar I guess
by Giampiero
April 22nd, 2024, 5:42 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 21
Views: 235

Izzo Alex Duetto 3 - deep need of expert help

That oring must be in the pin groove, (part number 19) in the parts diagram is showed externally but it's just a drawing necessity. {image}
by PIXIllate
April 22nd, 2024, 5:30 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 306
Views: 14048

Canadian Roaster Recommendations

One of Tony's recommendations to me would also fit the bill quite well. No Robusta but a very nice traditional flavour profile. The house blend from Manic Coffee. They don't do free shipping but the coffee is so cheap for that size bag that it works out to about the same as other roasters. Well worth it for anyone who
by Stephane_Paris
April 22nd, 2024, 5:03 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 2
Views: 140

Bezzera Strega: Grouphead "Air Lock"

Try ask here "Owner experience with Bezzera Strega"