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by davebm
April 19th, 2023, 4:52 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 3
Views: 76

Slow E61 Rocket

With the portafilter off, how much water flows out in 30 seconds? You should generally get anywhere from 220ml - 260ml in 30 secs
by davebm
August 4th, 2021, 9:29 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 6
Views: 200

Bezzera Unica extracting too quickly

Hiya, A few questions.. What basket size and dose are you using? What is the brew pressure meant to be set at? 12 bars at max seems a bit excessive How fresh are your beans and have you tried another type/varietal of bean? What grinder are you using - finest grind is subjective. What grinder is it?
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by davebm
November 21st, 2017, 2:37 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 5
Views: 3140

I raised Rocket Appartamento steam pressure and this is what happened

I doubt adjust the pressure has anything to do with it.. Two potential issues - there is a thermo syphon air block, or the solenoid for the fill is stuck (probably this issue) 1.) Potential fix _____________________ Warm up your machine with the steam tap open. Close it when steam starts coming out....
by davebm
November 2nd, 2016, 1:29 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 0
Views: 75

Rocket Evo 2 - Solenoid issue?

Hi guys Need some advice please.. My Rocket is plumbed in through a filter system etc. The other day when refilling the boiler it sounded like it was running dry (no water). I turned off the machine, filled up the tank resovoir (switch is pointing to line), turned back on the machine and it started ...
by davebm
November 2nd, 2016, 1:19 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 6
Views: 402

Weird grinder/extraction issue

I previously tried to use the Baratza Preciso grinder for espresso. It does not seem to be able to grind fine enough, for me anyway, I dose 15g baskets. its great for plunger and pour over but it will never give you the depth you need for espresso type coffees. Just my opinion
by davebm
October 31st, 2016, 8:58 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 16
Views: 2456

Rocket HX losing steam pressure

I own a Rocket Evo 2 too (wow thats confusing). My pressure was set to 1 bar stock and I pushed it up to 1.1 to help with recovery time between shots. In terms of steaming - the pressure starts to gradually drop as you start steaming and generally settles at around 0.5 bar. I am not sure if that
by davebm
January 13th, 2016, 4:16 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 16
Views: 686

Spot more errors in my barista routine [video]

One for the germaphobes - levelling coffee with your finger
by davebm
November 25th, 2015, 2:08 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 8031
Views: 1322221

Post a pic of your home espresso setup...

Quinn I'll post some more pics when I get home tonight
by davebm
November 24th, 2015, 2:41 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 8031
Views: 1322221

Post a pic of your home espresso setup...

{image} New espresso bar set up to welcome my new toy, K30 vario - Matte white. p.s That's an arabica coffee plant to the right
by davebm
September 29th, 2015, 10:31 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 6
Views: 502

Baratza Vario coarse to fine

The K30 is stepless - you wouldn't really run into this problem. You select your grind fineness and then lock it in by twisting the knob. The grind itself should never change. The problem with the vario is it was stepped and mine seems to jump out of its settings when it gets to the finer grinds, th...