Recent posts - Page 2

by Jake_G
1 hour ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 21
Views: 923

Shot inconsistencies with SSP Cast LS

I had the pleasure of fixing the aforementioned DF64 that was aligned at chirp, but not at all aligned elsewhere. The process to evaluate the adjustment collar was to remove the upper carrier and the bolt that holds the lower carrier. I then mounted a test indicator stud in place of the bolt (i have a few M8
by DaveC
1 hour ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 10
Views: 345

ACS lever safety system

One of the things to remember Matt and I do cover it in a video and in some discussions on my forum. The safety system because of the way it operates does allow 2 types of shots, one starting at a pressure of 9 bar and one starting at a pressure of around 10.5 bar. I have my 1 and
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by mgrayson
1 hour ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 50
Views: 3206

ACS Vesuvius Evo Leva owner experience

First, some advice: Download the manual from acs-espresso.it before unpacking and setting up. The included paper manual has insufficient instructions. The online version would have saved me some guesswork if I'd read it first. The only caveat there is that DaveC has posted above updated brew and group temperature settings that are different from the ones in the manual. His
by jeffreylam98
1 hour ago
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 4
Views: 68

La Marzocco GS3 Pre-Heater Element Question

Thank you Mr. Jake G, you're very kind. I have been wanting to know this answer for sometime already, sadly no one could actually provide a solid number for me. Btw, 110v country uses a 1000w heating element, 220V(here in Hong Kong) uses a 1200w heating element This is because my Synchronika can hold 1.75bar up for 50 seconds
by Trjelenc
1 hour ago
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 3
Views: 97

Underdeveloped coffee

It's very hard to see the details of your graph. You can export the final roast profile as a .png file and upload it directly here for better clarity. The first caveat to all of this: how you determine the start of first crack will dramatically affect what the appropriate development is. The first stray pop of a bean
by mgrayson
2 hours ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 10
Views: 345

ACS lever safety system

The same argument has been used against seat belts, air bags, antilock brakes, and helmets. Of course we should treat machines with high temperatures, pressures, electricity, and stored mechanical energy as if they were dangerous. Because they ARE. I'm still glad to have whatever safety features I can get. Matt
by PPapa
3 hours ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 107
Views: 12759

Kees van der Westen Spiritello one-group lever

They're both in a luxury category to be fair. It's a bit like comparing Lamborghini with McLaren, I can only imagine that it won't be the deciding factor for people that buy it
by PPapa
3 hours ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 10
Views: 345

ACS lever safety system

How often does a portafilter come out from the group? Word of caution... The only times I've slipped my Bosco group lever is when I was cleaning the machine with Espazolla - mainly because I have a tendency to wash the portafilter beforehand and still have wet hands. Once you do it, you'll learn a lesson
by Conqueror44
3 hours ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 0
Views: 12

Faema Baby Gasket

Hi dear all, I got this beautiful Baby but it does leak water with the current gasket. I tried the one from Francesco didn't work for me at all. I tried the O-ring that was recommended in the previous topics from Danco #100. It does come out when I try to put the portafilter, it doesn't go in fully, unfortunately
by bruca003
3 hours ago
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 0
Views: 18

Green residue after steaming milk.

Greetings from Toronto;) I own a 2005 synesso cyncra first gen 1 group. Machine has gone through somewhat of an overhaul, including a new steam tank. I have observed that after I steam my milk and pour it out the residue left behind is green. I have steamed some water and haven't noticed any green residue. Any thoughts