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by gimpy
March 17th, 2024, 12:05 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 9
Views: 345

Phoenix/Scottsdale

I'm right there with you, dumpshot, unfortunately. :>( Wished I could have made the get together
by gimpy
February 21st, 2024, 10:23 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 9
Views: 345

Phoenix/Scottsdale

Sorry to hear about the interruptions. Hope they weren't too bad. Enjoy the rodeo and b&b
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by gimpy
February 21st, 2024, 5:38 am
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 9
Views: 345

Phoenix/Scottsdale

Sorry, didn't see this till just now, 21st. Sorry I missed it. We are currently in Willcox with old high school friends, going to visit Chiricahua Park. We actually drove thru on Monday afternoon. Sorry I missed it. I hope it was a good meet up and good coffee. :>)
by gimpy
April 30th, 2023, 7:40 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 5
Views: 10362

Breville Barista Express MODS & Gear Advice

If you got a new Barista Express, then you probably received the plastic funnel that came with it? It's not really a mod, but maybe an accessory, but I would think about getting/buying (I haven't gotten one myself, although I want to) the piece that goes over the steam/water knob. I just don't like ...
by gimpy
April 30th, 2023, 7:11 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 1
Views: 91

Sage / Breville Barista Express Pressure issues

I don't know, but, I would try descaling it 3 or 4 more times. Just in case?
by gimpy
April 4th, 2023, 8:42 am
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 35
Views: 720

Meet-up: Mesa/Phoenix

It was a great time. Forever greatful to Dave for organizing these get togethers. A big thx to John for providing some cookies for snacks. They were great. Look forward to next time (last year, he brought some biscotti?). Also a big thx to Pete for his gifts to the group (should not have-my sugar le...
by gimpy
March 20th, 2023, 10:21 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 35
Views: 720

Meet-up: Mesa/Phoenix

I'm in. Me and the wife
by gimpy
December 13th, 2022, 11:37 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 1
Views: 97

Breville Barista Express - No water, just steam

Russ, can you clue us in on what was wrong, what did you do, is it working right now? Any and all info you are willing to provide would be greatly appreciated. My 2 1/2 year old Express just quit working. Thx. Edit: I actually got mine working again (no water from the group head, no water
by gimpy
March 27th, 2022, 10:11 am
Forum: Coffee Brewing
Replies: 5
Views: 552

Knock Feldgrind excessive fines?

Thx, for your responses, bhr and Jonk. I thought the Knock would do fine for travel when I first bought it. Last year I sold my Pharos along with my La Pavoni, so it is the only grinder (besides my Zassenhaus-somewhat damaged) that I still have. I will continue with a little experimentation with the...
by gimpy
March 26th, 2022, 11:36 am
Forum: Coffee Brewing
Replies: 5
Views: 552

Knock Feldgrind excessive fines?

I use a Knock Feldgrind grinder for my Aeropress and Clever Coffee Dripper. I have no other stand alone grinder. I decided to check the fines amount produced, by using my Kruve sifter. I have not used it in quite some time. Anyway I used the 600 uM sifter for the fines amount. The 600uM is a