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by fluke
November 21st, 2016, 12:15 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 13
Views: 2164

A modern Tamper

Interesting - adding a few drops of water to the beans before grinding? It least that's what I assume it was, although my first impression was something else
by fluke
October 18th, 2016, 3:01 am
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 20
Views: 4657

Z-Wave 20A Timer/Outlet

switched relay was what we considered for the 220 machine, but I've switched the 110v Pavoni off a Z-Wave Aeon Labs inline switch without any issues. What about this : {link} GE Z-Wave Smart Switch for Large Appliances, 40 Amp, Direct-Wire, Indoor/Outdoor, 12726 'Can be wired as a single power sourc...
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by fluke
October 14th, 2016, 12:26 am
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 3406
Views: 306568

The craziest %#*$ing thing I've seen all day...

surprisingly, that doesn't seem to be a completely no-name endorsement. {link}
by fluke
September 12th, 2016, 6:43 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 3406
Views: 306568

The craziest %#*$ing thing I've seen all day...

Sigh.. you said it. What a knob. I don't know the rarity of the GS1's particularly well, but there seems to be quite a difference between these two listings (one interesting & reasonable) {link} and the other one just silly *(same guy w' his $25k machine): {link} Sorry. not to veer off
by fluke
April 19th, 2016, 2:44 am
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 3406
Views: 306568

The craziest %#*$ing thing I've seen all day...

His blog is a little insufferable. This too.. if you stick it through to the very end of the facebook video, you get some wonderful tasting notes on a latte. {link}
by fluke
April 11th, 2016, 10:07 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 3406
Views: 306568

The craziest %#*$ing thing I've seen all day...

Isn't that the set-up at Artis in Berkeley CA, where one of the HB Bay Area meet-ups happened a while back? {image}
by fluke
March 12th, 2016, 3:08 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 6
Views: 1687

La Pavoni Pub Restoration

dsevier, most of the docs/rebuilds I've run across are the solenoid/manual machines. The best reference diagrams I've found, Bill already posted earlier on this thread. There are a number of variations, but also quite a few rebuild threads on H-B, CG and elsewhere. Some of the early electronics are ...
by fluke
September 30th, 2014, 12:11 am
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 18
Views: 4076

Adding sugar to the roast

Ahhh Kun Kee Great video. Sums up the type of roasting nicely. Man, I love Penang! My mom is from Ipoh (home of White Kopi-o...) and my dad was born in Penang when it was still British colonial. The last time I came back with several bags of beans from Penang, I ran a lb or
by fluke
August 11th, 2014, 12:24 am
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 38
Views: 2935

New Style Tamper

Another vid showing how it adjusts. Pretty neat idea, actually. {video} but it doesn't look like it's actually available yet? {link}
by fluke
August 9th, 2014, 1:55 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 14
Views: 4622

Help! Wiring 2 group Expobar 220V espresso machine??

parts list (link is on my public dropbox, let me know if you have any difficulties getting it, and I'll send it directly to you) {link} this is my coffee bench in the garage. {image}