Recent posts - Page 46

by Boxy
April 17th, 2024, 3:28 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 1
Views: 51

Nuova Simonelli pump intermittent

If you remove the back panel of the machine (requires removing top sheet metal first I believe), try rotating the pump motor manually via a screwdriver or similar. If it's sticky or hard to turn (harder than finger/wrist tight), then you may need to rebuild the pump or motor. Worn or corroded bearings could prevent motor starts. If the
by Boxy
April 17th, 2024, 3:23 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 2
Views: 70

Nuova Simonelli Mac Personal 1 - Programming doesn't work

Thanks WWWired, reading your older posts on these machines convinced me to take a stab at mine For closure, I found out from NS directly that the older control boards used manual potentiometer style adjustments behind the buttons. The newer style control panel will have the button method. Thanks for all your work on this board!
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by decent_espresso
April 17th, 2024, 3:02 am
Forum: Marketplace
Replies: 1841
Views: 238674

Decent Espresso news

{image} Now available: optional lid for DE1 water tank The DE1 water tank slides under the espresso machine, with a few millimeters cap between it and the bottom of the machine. Usually, that is perfectly ok to prevent dust and insects from getting in. However, some places have more insects than others, and so a well-fitting
by fmm
April 17th, 2024, 2:59 am
Forum: Blog
Replies: 50
Views: 2931

Mazzer Philos Comments

Sorry, I was referring to the "Timemore Sculptor 078s". And this wasn't the only grinder I had to shim right out of the box, I had the same issue even with smaller burrs and well established manufacturers (Eureka Specialita 55mm) but at least in Eureka's case, the access to the burr chamber and the entire alignment procedure was a breeze
by Steffche
April 17th, 2024, 2:37 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 9
Views: 186

Breville Dual Boiler gurgling, brand new machines x 2

I just purchased a brand new breville dual boiler that is gurgling. Surely this can't be normal? {video}
by malling
April 17th, 2024, 2:18 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 364
Views: 37077

New Mazzer grinder announcement - Mazzer Philos

The sweetness descriptor sounds lots like many cast burrs that also have this effect on light roast. Making them sweeter a tad less clear and nuanced than say the high clarity ones but precent light roast well, something traditional espresso burrs really do not doz
by Mikk
April 17th, 2024, 2:04 am
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 21
Views: 748

Highest chance of success - roasters

Kaffelogic can be used successfully with limited roasting knowledge using one of the many available roasting profiles, and is totally repeatable. Batch size is small, but running a few roasts back to back is super-simple
by Maak
April 17th, 2024, 2:00 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 24
Views: 868

Differences between Ww core 80mm and Ssp 83mm HU in espresso

Yeah I try other beans and ratios sometimes but always come back to the old Faithfull. It's true a different burr may be able to bring out something I like in lighter roasts or longer pulls but it's a huge expense 500-900 NZD if I don't like it. Also the cast LS wug bused to offer have been
by Rasmussoe
April 17th, 2024, 1:50 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 3
Views: 67

Izzo Alex Duetto 3 - pressure valve, need help !

Thanks alot for the response mate! I did take the water level probe and valve off, descaled it and even put the valve in cafiza, to get dirt away. It is plumbed yes, and the temperature is set to 128 and 93 degrees. Before this happened, normally with 128 degrees its around the high end on the pressure
by Fes
April 17th, 2024, 1:04 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 1
Views: 109

Beginner seeking espresso setup first purchase recommendations

Hi guys, I am an absolutely, complete total coffee beginner, located in Melbourne Australia looking to update my coffee game. Currently I just buy pre-ground coffee from the supermarket and brew it in a Breville aroma style BCM600. Out side of home I buy a cappuccino, and my fiancé likes a double strength latte. Pretty much I only make