Recent posts - Page 40

by Weirdcuba
March 25th, 2024, 9:39 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 1
Views: 109

Olympia Cremina SL won't turn on

Ha! Spoke with Cerini and they told me about the reset button below the bottom panel. I knew there had to be something like that, but could not find it mentioned anywhere in the manual or otherwise online (I likely just missed it). Took less than five minutes!! Thanks
by Jake_G
March 25th, 2024, 9:16 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 337
Views: 39675

Odyssey Argos owner experience

Great idea. Read this excellent post by Jeff, and pay particular attention to the image he attached. Than follow up with any questions you have over there. "Understanding Brew Pressure, Flow, Valves, and "Slayer Shots"" Cheers! - Jake
by cannonfodder
March 25th, 2024, 9:14 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 7
Views: 99

Long startup - Vibiemme Domobar Super

It sounds like a pump, or something is leaking like the bypass valve. I assume the machine is coming to full pressure if you do a backflush with a blind basket. Assuming it does, then it would not be a leaking OPV, just a lethargic pump, or a power issue to the pump
by Splatcat
March 25th, 2024, 9:07 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 6
Views: 174

Buying straight from Bravo Concepts in Brazil?

I bought a tamper and leveler from WLL and don't regret a second of it. If you have to pay a bit extra, I can say it's money well spent. The build quality is great
by Mat-O-Matic
March 25th, 2024, 8:52 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 17
Views: 964

Interesting grinder particle size analysis

My takeaway from "this thread" was that 1) as others wrote above, a lot of this is still unknown and 2) the effects of rpm appear to rest on top of several variables (load, burr design) and are not generalizable. Reports in the linked thread had some grinders/burrs behaving in opposite directions from one another. Also, it appeared as
by tiji78
March 25th, 2024, 8:48 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 257
Views: 19766

La Marzocco releases Brew by Weight for Linea Mini

I do, I have both. I use the lunar 2021 for some other purpose (flair which require a tiny scale, weight beans/grinder) and the brew by weight lunar is dedicated to the LM. my workflow is not altered, it is just easier because I do not pay attention at paddle anymore as soon as LM starts and I can for